by Chris Bobel | Dec 24, 2012 | Activism, Communication, Menstruation, Politics, Reproduction
Rejection stings. A couple weeks ago, I received the following ‘thanks, but no’ to a proposal I sent to a reproductive justice conference, Dear Chris Bobel, Thank you for submitting your proposal, “How Menstruation Matters to the Reproductive Justice...
by Paula Derry | Dec 10, 2012 | Menopause, Menstruation, New Research
We are unique individuals. Or, we are like everyone else. Which is it? For menstrual periods and the menopausal transition, as perhaps for most things, we’re a little bit of both. For me, keeping in mind that both are somehow true, and understanding the ways in which...
by Heather Dillaway | Dec 6, 2012 | Girls, Menarche, Menopause, Menstruation
The other day a Huffington Post article crossed my desk, titled, “Gift Guide 2012: What To Get The Menopausal Women In Your Life.” According to this article, here are some of the things menopausal women (read: perimenopausal women) might want this December: Coldfront...
by Elizabeth Kissling | Nov 28, 2012 | Activism, Menstruation
The Occupy movement is about equality. Its primary aim is to create a more just world economically, but socially, too, for economic justice and social justice are inextricably linked. The specific focus of each local group may be somewhat different, but Occupiers...
by Alexandra Jacoby | Nov 22, 2012 | Menstruation
It’s something that’s happening TO me; it’s not part of me. It struck me when she said that. It happens to you. It’s not part of you. What do you think about that? Is that how it’s like for you? Your menstrual...
by Kati Bicknell | Nov 20, 2012 | Fertility, Menstruation, Ovulation
Have you ever been concerned because your period was late? I know I have. But I’m not anymore! And you don’t have to be either! And since I’m sure you’d rather not spend several days every month nervously pacing and counting dates backwards on your hands while glaring...
