Periods Gone Public: Taking a Stand for Menstrual Equity

The first book to explore menstruation in the current cultural and political landscape, feminist icon Gloria Steinem said Periods Gone Public, maybe the beginning of liberation for us all.

From eliminating the tampon tax, to enacting new laws ensuring access to affordable, safe products, menstruation is no longer something to whisper about. Jennifer Weiss-Wolf shares her firsthand account in the fight for period equity and introduces readers to the leaders, pioneers, and everyday people who are making change happen.

Weiss-Wolfthe woman Bustle dubbed one of the nation's badass menstrual activistsexplores why periods have become a prominent political cause. From societal attitudes of periods throughout historyin the United States and around the worldto grassroots activism and product innovation, Weiss-Wolf challenges readers to face stigma head-on and elevate an agenda that recognizes both the powerand the absolute normalcyof menstruation.

At its core, a menstrual movement, and Periods Gone Public, is about challenging all of us to face stigma head-on. And about advancing an agenda that recognizes the power, pride, and absolute normalcy of periods. Indeed, President Trump, we do have blood coming out of our wherever. Every month. It is not a secret.

After centuries of being shrouded in taboo and superstition, periods have gone mainstream. Seemingly overnight, a new, high-profile movement has emergedone dedicated to bold activism, creative product innovation, and smart policy advocacyto address the centrality of menstruation in relation to core issues of gender equality and equity. See more