Menstrual Showdowns and Breakthroughs

Is it my imagination or has there been a flood of menstrual references across the blogosphere lately? From fake Russian ads with menses hunting sharks to singers faking leaks on stage to TV sit-com jokes and vodka bottles disguised as tampons it seems that the number...

Fun Facts About Menstruation

Menstruation occurs because the inner lining of the uterus (called the endometrium) has undergone changes that prepare for pregnancy. If there is a fertilized egg, the uterus will be able to provide a hospitable and nurturing environment. If a woman doesn’t become...
Guys Goin’ With The Flow

Guys Goin’ With The Flow

A couple of recent web site items capture a wide range of male responses to Close Encounters of the Menstrual Kind. First, consider a peculiar blog post by a man named David Barton Wallace who does music reviews, this time a piece titled, “Brazilian Girls go with the...
If Men Could Menstruate: 2013 [Aussie] Edition

If Men Could Menstruate: 2013 [Aussie] Edition

Guest Post by poet Tami Sussman We might be 17 or so hours ahead in real time, but when it comes to The Arts, we’re a bit behind here, down under. Poetry slams were introduced in Australia (by an American) around a decade ago and the National Poetry Slam is in its 7th...
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