The Period Book: Everything you don't want to ask (but need to know)

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This is such an important book. Maisie's insights and cycle strategy have changed my life and my cycle. Period Power is written with such intelligence, humour and a deep understanding of women's health. If you have a period you need to read this book. Possible reasons for delayed periods include being underweight, doing lots of exercise (including dance, gymnastics and athletics), stress and a hormone imbalance. Your first period might not last very long, as it can take your body some months to get into a regular pattern. As a general rule, once they're settled, you'll have a period every 23 to 35 days and it will last 2 to 7 days. How much blood will I lose? This is such an important book. Maisie's insights and cycle strategy have changed my life and my cycle. Period Power is written with such intelligence, humour and a deep understanding of women's health. If you have a period you need to read this book.' - Anna Jones, author of The Modern Cook's YearWe also don’t teach young people about periods as part of a cycle, and often tell them nothing about ovulation. I was in my late twenties before I realised I could tell when I ovulated and it wasn’t until my thirties that I started to understand the impact my entire cycle had on me, and how, by tuning into it more, I could look after my mental and physical health better. I didn’t want another generation of girls to find out this information by accident – so I was thrilled to be asked to write this book for Wren and Rook, who are a fantastic publisher. A phenomenal book for everyone who wants or needs to know about periods (which is pretty much all of us!). Bravo Milli” Whether you’re a seasoned menstruator, a young menstruator, or a parent of a soon-to-be menstruator, you need books about periods to help guide you through the whole bloody (and absolutely normal!) process, physically and emotionally. We’ve got you covered. Blending interviews and personal experience with engaging stories from her own pioneering research, Kate Clancy challenges a host of myths and false assumptions. There is no such a thing as a “normal” menstrual cycle. In fact, menstrual cycles are incredibly variable and highly responsive to environmental and psychological stressors. Clancy takes up a host of timely issues surrounding menstruation, from bodily autonomy, menstrual hygiene, and the COVID-19 vaccine to the ways racism, sexism, and medical betrayal warp public perceptions of menstruation and erase it from public life.

This bestselling, essential illustrated guidebook for adolescent girls is a trusty friend that can help girls feel confident about this new phase of their lives. revelatory.... Clancy’s book will hopefully encourage more scientists to conduct more rigorous research on periods."—Rose George, Atlantic maximise your natural superpowers each month while making adjustments for the darker days, and use Maisie's favourite tips to improve them Talk to your parent or another adult you trust about what you can expect before it actually happens. Periods aren’t secret little taboos anymore. They’re a big, loud political issue, and Jennifer Weiss-Wolf breaks it down for us, with historical and cultural context across the world, along with tons of activism ideas to get your blood pumping. Periods Gone Public is a must-read for any feminist activist out there. Period Power: Harness Your Hormones and Get Your Cycle Working For You by Maisie HillWhat is my period exactly? Do I need to see a doctor? What does it feel like to wear a pad? What if I get my period at school?