Period Power

Period Power: A Manifesto for the Menstrual Movement | Nadya Okamoto

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Surprisingly readable; palpably young author delivers history, facts and plans in an effusive, peppy tone. Reads as a modern, enlightened view of how society should talk about periods and menstruators and the necessity of robust policies and better access to menstrual products. 1/?

Robotswithpersonality The history of period products is fascinating, the history of period stigma in the 20th century is infuriating. Definitely a US focus in regards to policy, legislation. 2/?
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Robotswithpersonality I appreciate the gender inclusive language and discussions regarding trans and non-binary menstruators, as well as the acknowledgement of how period poverty affects different communities, minorities differently, addressing the need for diverse, intersectional involvement and representation in discussions. 3/?
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Robotswithpersonality My current curiousity is focused more on the personal health than the universal empowerment side of periods (which means I should have read the other book called Period Power, whoops!, it's back on my library holds list) but I am very glad this book exists. 4/5
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Robotswithpersonality Sidebar: I'm also aware there's been some semi-recent controversy with the author. I think considering the amount of good referencing, referral and ideas set forth here that this does not discredit the book's content and aims. 2y

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Robotswithpersonality

Period Power: A Manifesto for the Menstrual Movement | Nadya Okamoto

Fun fact!

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kaysworld1

Period Power: A Manifesto for the Menstrual Movement | Nadya Okamoto

Almost forgot about this readathon but here's my starting book's
Read: Period Power
Reading: Love in the time of cholera

#WinterReadathon
Thank you @Andrew65 š

Andrew65 Best of luck, great to have you with us. šˇ„šˇ„šˇ„ (edited) 2y

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Shievad

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I very much wanted to give this book 5 stars but there are major errors in chapters 1 and 2. There are A LOT of inaccuracies that could potentially cause confusion and harm for its target demographic. If a newer version addresses these errors, this would be a 5 star book. Read the comments for a break down of the errors.

Shievad 1) The author keeps confusing the vagina and the uterus. In several parts in ch2 she says that tampons and menstrual cups are placed INSIDE the UTERUS š¤¦ā€¨ā™€ļø¸ That is COMPLETELY FALSE. They are placed inside the vagina, NOT inside the uterus. Could you even imagine the pain and logistics of having to reach THROUGH your cervix every time you wanted to change a tampon or empty/insert your menstrual cup?! (edited) 2y

Shievad 2) In chapter 1, when giving a summary of the menstrual cycle, the author talks solely about estrogen and progesterone but there is no mention of FSH or LH. I‘m not expecting a very detailed description of the hormones of the menstrual cycle because that would be beyond the scope of the book, but FSH and LH, along with estrogen and progesterone, are key players in the menstrual cycle. (edited) 2y

Shievad 3) Lastly, there is only a very brief mention of PCOS but no explanation of the symptoms to help young menstruators know when to speak to a medical provider. Again, I‘m not expecting an in depth discussion of this very complex condition, because that would be beyond the scope of the book, but a couple additional sentences would help spread awareness of one of the most common hormonal conditions among AFAB. (edited) 2y

Shievad 4) If a newer version addresses these errors, this would be a 5 star book. The chapters on period poverty, period policy, and menstruation in the media are very informative and well researched. And the factually correct portions of chapter 1 and 2 are basically a manual on periods, period products, and how to use them, which is great for young menstruators. (edited) 2y

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DinoMom

Period Power: A Manifesto for the Menstrual Movement | Nadya Okamoto

Talking about periods, women‘s sexual health and the right to access products for all people who experience periods has never been anything I have shied away from.I am excited to start this book!

Come-read-with-me This sounds great! Agreed on the issue of access to all. š‘¨š¸» 4y

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DinoMom

Period Power: A Manifesto for the Menstrual Movement | Nadya Okamoto

Okay my #lmpbc #group11X peeps! @TheKidUpstairs @Read-y_Picker @BookishTrish Let me know your thoughts on these. Be honest. I will tag other books beside the main tag in comments.

@suvata thanks for organizing

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TheKidUpstairs I haven't read any of these. Some are definitely out of my usual, but that's a good thing. Meet Me at the Museum would be my first choice, but I'm good with stretching out of my comfort zone too! 4y

Read-y_Picker They‘re all new to me also! Way to push the envelope btw! I‘d honestly never pick the tagged book on my own, but I‘ll leave it entirely up to you because I‘m naturally drawn to the more fantastical. I‘m game for whatever you choose. 4y

BookishTrish I would š’Æ read any of these. Period Power is already on my radar so I‘d be excited for that, but I‘m game for whichever you pick. Im currently agonizing over choices and will post shortly. 4y

DinoMom @TheKidUpstairs @Read-y_Picker @bookishtrish. I see other posts of people doing this that are picking pen colors... is this something we need to do as well. Sorry new to this! #noob 4y

Read-y_Picker @DinoMom hahaha yeah sorry I guess I left that out. We each pick a colour for our notes so that we can tell who wrote what! I‘ve been using a light blue this round. If no objections I‘ll stick with it. 4y

DinoMom @Read-y_Picker @booktrish @TheKidUpstairs I have a purple pen I can use if that works for you all and I think I made a final decision on the book choice. I think I will go with

Meet Me at the Museum

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Read-y_Picker @DinoMom Good with me! Excited to get started! 4y

DinoMom @Read-y_Picker did your package show up yet? I sent it over a week ago? 4y

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MaggieCarr

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I'm gonna be quite frank and say not many books have made me as mad as Period Power. It took me over two months to read because I was so angry I almost didn't want to finish, yet most of it was from a perspective I had never considered before. Why does the pink tax still exist when Rogaine & Viagra are tax exempt? Why are menstrual products rarely listed as needs for homeless shelters? Pads & tampons should be readily available for all in need!

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MaggieCarr

Period Power: A Manifesto for the Menstrual Movement | Nadya Okamoto

Practicing breaking the stigma by reading about menstruation in public.

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MistyNichole

Period Power: A Manifesto for the Menstrual Movement | Nadya Okamoto

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I ordered this book for my high school library and I love it! It is written for young adults, by a young adult. Nadya Okamoto started her own company PERIOD that helps raise awareness of menstruating and the societal taboos associated with it. It is a must read for anyone.

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MistyNichole

Period Power: A Manifesto for the Menstrual Movement | Nadya Okamoto