FAQs
Mindful Menstruation is the 101 menstrual cycle education we never got in school.
Why write the book? Most people with periods weren’t given the education they deserved about their cyclical body. If more people understood their cyclical body and mind, it would result in more self awareness, self acceptance, self compassion, and more opportunities to alleviate emotional and physical pain.
What’s included? This book is written from a mental health perspective and is divided in two parts:
An introduction to the menstrual cycle and the intersection of menstrual cycles and mental health.
A cycle tracker for people to explore their own cycle.
Why should I buy this book? The guidebook is for people wanting to better understand their period. Whether you feel generally disconnected from yourself or your body, if you feel like PMS and your period surprise you out of nowhere, or maybe PMS is a more-than rough time for you and your relationships, this book can be a good first step to better care for yourself. While insightful and informative, the book isn’t too overwhelming and is easy to understand.
What’s different about this book? This book is a great alternative to a detailed textbook. It presents information in an accessible format, it is succinct and visually designed to make a stigmatized topic easy to connect to.
Who is it for? It is best suited for people who menstruate that want to understand their cycle better, even as an adult. Secondly, the book can be for supportive partners, family, and friends who want more information to better support a loved one.
What can I expect to gain from the book?
Learn foundational information about the menstrual cycle
Understand impacts the menstrual cycle has on mental health
Reflect on ways to better connect to and support one's cycle
Use a customized tracker to explore one's own cycle
What is this book not for? This is not an in-depth look at menstruation or mental health. This is a first step towards gaining knowledge in an accessible way. This is not for any one specific diagnosis and instead provides a general view of periods. The book is written from a mental health perspective. While it includes some nutritional guidance, it is not a primary resource for nutritional information.
What more in-depth resources do you recommend?
Wild Power by Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer and Alexandra Pope
You Can Have a Better Period: A Practical Guide to Pain-free and Calmer Periods by Le'Nise Brothers
Period Repair Manual: Natural Treatment for Better Hormones and Better Periods by Lara Briden
International Association For Premenstrual Disorders iapmd.org
Can I carry this in my retail store? Yes, contact here for information on retail wholesale.