Not Just a Period (Paperback)

1.9 Billion people on this planet menstruate and, on average, have approximately 456 periods over 38 years of their lives. But despite this, less than 1 in 5 women feel they have enough information on menstrual wellbeing and many of us are in the dark about how the different phases of our cycle affect us. This book brings together pioneering research, community-driven surveys, case studies and research-backed lifestyle practices, to teach women how to navigate every phase of our menstrual cycles with greater ease and control and to deepen our understanding of how our bodies work. It also positions periods as the fifth vital sign, a way to understand the health of the rest of our bodies. Not only is this book a roadmap toward a better understanding of women's health, it is also a call to arms to remove the ancient and absurd stigma around periods which stops women asking for help when they need it.