by Heather Dillaway | Feb 2, 2012 | Celebrities, Internet, Media, Menstruation, Music
It was Etta, Christina, Los Angeles. Was that menstrual blood or a melting spray-on tan running down Christina Aguilera’s legs during her performance at Etta James’ memorial service last Saturday? The verdict is still out. Regardless, word on the internet is that...
by Heather Dillaway | Oct 28, 2010 | Language, Menopause, Menstruation, Philosophy
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the words we use when we’re talking about menstruation or reproductive experiences more generally. I’ve been noticing lately that we use the word “waiting” quite a bit. I have a friend who is “still waiting” for her menstrual...