A review by mzjai117
Periods Gone Public: Taking a Stand for Menstrual Equity by Jennifer Weiss-Wolf

5.0

I'm so happy I got the opportunity to read this. I happened to stumble on it on my Kindle Unlimited. The author, Jennifer Weiss-Wolf brought up so many topics that I'd pondered previously such as how healthy are pads and tampons as well as the environmental effects on those products but then I read the book and realized just how elitist those views are. I was just discussing reusable menstrual products with a few friends and cup options don't realizing just how privileged we are. We have choices and numerous options but other women certain countries have only dried leaves or rags. The book highlights access to menstrual products in America for incarcerated women, homeless women, periods in school and in the workplace. This book also highlights how religion and culture plays a part in how menstruation is viewed. I wasn't aware that some women in Indian have died because they were relegated to huts with no heating, plumbing or sanitation. Young girls in Africa miss days of school because of their periods. This is totally unacceptable! Tampons and menstrual pads are viewed as a "luxury" while Viagra and Rogaine are seen as medical necessary...The only thing I can say is WTF!!!!! After reading this I've decided to start a drive for menstrual products to donate to women's homeless shelters.