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Be Period Positive

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A unique and informative read on menstruation. The author seems to know what they are talking about and present it in a unique and interesting way.

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Interesting read. As a mother to 2 daughters. It was a good interesting read. It’s very well written.

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This book was extremely informative, inclusive and enjoyable.

I truly appreciated that this book used inclusive language and considered people of all walks of life, all decisions, and experiences throughout their lives.

This truly was a catch-all guide with infographics and clear explanations and definitions.

We need more books like this!

Thank you for the e-arc!

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A fantastic collection of infographics and to-the-point answers to the nitty gritty questions.

Definitely a book to keep for the years and pick up where necessary! :D

Thank you to NetGalley for the Arc.

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This is a brilliant book for people who menstruate and also those that don't. It covers the full gamut of topics that are linked to menstruation, from preparing for menarche right through to menopause, stopping at contraception, fertility, pregnancy, STDs, menstrual products and more on the way. I've seen diagrams on hormone levels throughout a "normal" cycle before, but what I hadn't seen was the charts for people on hormonal contraception, that was really interesting. It was good to see some of the things that can go wrong with our periods and genitals covered, for example PMT. PMDD, vaginismus, plus awareness of how disability or FGM might affect someone's ability to use menstrual products.
Throughout the book it encourages us all to be more open about periods, something around the half the population experiences, yet we've been brought up to believe it should be something secret and hidden. There are lots of hints and tips and encouragement to try to help people get over the fear of blood, leaks and talking about periods generally. The book is written in a very accessible way, not preachy, just informative and really useful.
I was really pleased to see the author use gender-neutral term throughout, it is important to remember it is not just cis women that menstruate.

This book is packed full of useful information. I learnt that period syncing between people who live together is a total fallacy, and how it's the follicular phase of your cycle that varies between people and affects the length of your cycle.
I highly recommend this book, even those of us who think they know a lot about periods could learn a thing or two from it.

I highly recommend this book.

Thank you to DK and NetGalley for the eARC of this book

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Books about period are undoubtedly a current trend. Chella Quint's "Be Period Positive" is not the only publication for menstruators about menstruating, but it is quite unique and very refreshing, especially considering its inclusivity. Thanks to Chella Quint for acknowledging that periods are not only "a girls' thing", but more likely a phenomenon that is a part of life of many people of various gender identities.

"Be Period Positive" is very well-written, breaking down not only what the cycle is all about, but also covering such topics as managing one's period, how periods change during transition, as well as menopause and what comes after. The information is easy to understand, no matter if the reader is in their teens or an adult. The only thing I found missing, was the intersection of menstruation and disability.

Chella Quint's book is also visually appealing, with beautiful illustrations and layouts. In my opinion, it is a perfect gift for any menstruator in your life or simply yourself.

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We need more books like this., where its okay to talk about periods, cycles and all of that detail that can be so important to your mental and physical health.
I wish Id had this book in my teens!

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This was a beautiful read and I learnt so much. A great read for every woman. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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This book breaks down everything from free-bleed shame to hormonal cycles, history of menstruation and period products. It’s interesting for me, someone who’s been menstruation for 20+ years and I’m sure it will be interesting and highly useful and supportive to menstruators at various stages of their life. I think perhaps it is a little too involved for a menarche (depending on age, obvs) but definitely good for an adolescent.

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Really enjoyed reading this book. Feel every lady needs to read it. It has giving me lots to think about too

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