The six women discuss feedback and comments they received from Book Interrupted Series 3, Episodes 1 through 5, on “Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Period.” by Kirsten Karchmer.

Discussion Points:

What was it like for previous generations of women and their periods?
First period experiences - “am I dying?"
Menstrual education for children and men
Are males curious about periods?
Tampons with applicators, versus without applicators, versus reusable applicators
Menstrual cups and period underwear - how do they work?
Period boxer briefs for trans men and boys
Pads worn by women after giving birth
Social media posts normalizing periods
Internet trolls - should you engage?
Tampons as costumes
Lack of understanding around menopause
What is perimenopause versus menopause?
Update of Brazen Cramp and PMS herbs
Performance art inspired by periods and vaginas

Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:

My Balanced Life. Finding inner balance through individual, corporate, and community wellness programs.

Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Period. by Kirsten Karchmer

Book Interrupted Website

Book Interrupted YouTube Channel

Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group

Period. End of Sentence. (The Pad Project.)

Knix Period Underwear

Dear Kate Period Underwear

Aisle Period Boxer Brief

Diva Cup

Down the Rabbit Hole

The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism by Dr. Jen Gunther

Forever Brazen

The Period Expert | Kirsten Karchmer on TikTok

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