It's Only Blood: Shattering the Taboo of Menstruation

Menstruation is seen as a mark of shame worldwide, leading to grave consequences for young people and adults, including poverty, culture, and religion. Anna Dahlqvist's book "It's Only Blood" tells the stories of people fighting back against the shame.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Across the globe, approximately 2 billion people experience menstruation, yet menstruation is often viewed as a source of shame. We are often instructed to keep our periods private, to conceal tampons and sanitary pads, and to make our blood invisible. In many regions of the world, the intersection of poverty, culture, and religion leads to severe consequences associated with the taboo surrounding menstruation. Younger individuals who experience menstruation are discouraged from attending school, while adults are prevented from going to work. Infections go untreated, and the stigma persists. The shame associated with menstruation is universal, and the silence surrounding it is a global norm. Anna Dahlqvist's book, Its Only Blood, sheds light on the compelling and often heartbreaking stories of individuals from various countries, including Sweden, Bangladesh, the United States, and Uganda, who are bravely fighting back against the stigma associated with menstruation.

Weight: 248g
Dimension: 198 x 130 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786992628