Description

The Book Interrupted six women share their thoughts while reading “Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Period.” by Kirsten Karchmer, followed by group discussions on their experiences with perimenopause, urinary incontinence, cysts and menstrual cups. Just because something is common, does not mean that it’s normal.

Discussion Points:

• The history of the period
• What is the ideal period?
• Seed cycling 
• How can you use your period as a diagnostic tool?
• Perimenopause and menopause
• Just because something is common, does not mean that it’s normal.
• Does period underwear work?
• How do hormone fluctuations affect our bodies?
• Urinary incontinence 
• How does it feel when a cyst bursts?
• The benefits of using a menstrual cup

Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:

Win a pair of Knix Period Underwear!

My Balanced Life. Finding inner balance through individual, corporate, and community wellness programs.

Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Period. by Kirsten Karchmer

Book Interrupted Website 

Book Interrupted YouTube Channel

Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group

The Vagina Bible: The Vulva and the Vagina—Separating the Myth from the Medicine by Dr Jennifer Gunther

The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism by Dr. Jen Gunther

Diva Cup