by David Linton | Sep 1, 2011 | Film, Independent Film, Literature, Men, Menorrhagia, Menstruation, Sex
The taboos against menstrual sex are ancient and deep-seated. Despite the well established fact that sexual intercourse during the period is not medically counter-indicated nor somehow debilitating to women and, furthermore, that some women find the experience more...
by Elizabeth Kissling | Aug 16, 2011 | Advertising, Disposable menstrual products, Menstruation
Slip on stilettos and zip up those skinny jeans. Because there’s nothing so comfortable to a menstruating woman as skin-tight pants, right? At least they’re not white pants. It is interesting that for one line of products, Kotex is mocking the usual tropes...
by David Linton | Aug 15, 2011 | Books, Celebrities, Literature, Menstruation
The ways in which a “menstrual stain” can signify embarrassment, shame, or even some sort of moral or career failure are surely infinite. If not a literal stain even being associated with menstruation in the most benign way can be seen as perilous. ...
by Elizabeth Kissling | Jul 27, 2011 | Advertising, Art, Menstruation, Meta, PMS
Tap, tap. Is this thing working? Is this thing on? After some rest, reconnaissance, and re-organization, re:Cycling is back — bigger, bolder, and with more menstruation and women’s health news than ever. Most of our old team is back, along with a few new...
by Elizabeth Kissling | Mar 21, 2011 | Celebrities, Humor, Menstruation, Studio Film
I’m not really a fan of Ashton Kutcher (and I haven’t seen this movie) but a boy who made a period mixtape for me would definitely have a chance. From the film No Strings...