Have you been holed up with cramps, and just the idea of doing the dishes or a task you don’t want to do makes you cringe? Have you ever canceled plans because you’re exhausted; but your partner gave you the side eye, and didn’t believe you just didn’t have it in you? Sometimes explaining your cycle to your partner can be draining. But don’t worry, we’ve got help for you! Introducing, Manstruation: A Fieldguide for the men in your life to understand your period.
It gives men an in-depth look at the menstrual cycle
It covers not just your period, which is what people usually think of the menstrual cycle; but the entire four phases and how they impact your body. We’re talking hormones, uterine lining details, cervical fluid, and where the cervix is. (Basically: all the things they should have been taught in 5th grade but were shooshed out of the room for).
Your partner will have a deep dive around each of the four phases in the Manstruation: A Fieldguide!
All the science is fascinating, but it can get confusing if you don’t know what happens when. We’ll break it down in an easy-to-understand way. This book gives your partner ways to support the people in their life when they are going through each phase.
PLUS: Interviews with other men and non-menstruators about their actions to be good allies.
Period poverty and the impact periods have on lives is not just a menstruator problem but a human issue. If they need help knowing where to start, these interviews help give some ideas and help them feel not alone. After all, you don’t know what you don’t know!
Manstruation includes insight from women and menstruators.
Within the pages of this e-book are the things that are frustrating them and items, feelings, and moments they could use help with. Your partner will be able to read this, get ideas on where you may be struggling. This book gives them an inside track to what would be most helpful and when.
Even if you aren’t a guy, this book is an excellent refresher on periods and what happens during a person’s cycle. This collection of stories, facts, insight, and information is also perfect for teens who want an easy read about the four phases!
Right now, you can get it on Amazon as an E-Book. Leaving a review, and sharing about the book on your Social Media is always helpful to encourage people to learn more about cycles, menstruation, and how we can work together to create a better world!
Are you new to learning about your cycle as well and tracking? Check out this blog about tracking your period with our app and a planner!