Having a period is an incredible thing – Own Your Period celebrates what the
body can do and provides young people (age 9+) with everything they need to be
prepared… and empowered. This fact-filled guide to periods is bursting with
positive, honest advice on managing and understanding menstruation, covering
every aspect of periods as well as lots of advice on puberty and growing up in
a warm, friendly and reassuring way. Topics covered include the fascinating
science behind why things happen, with all the details of menstruation through
to the menopause explained, as well as answers to all essential questions like
what’s a vulva and what does it look like, what do periods actually feel like,
and what happens if blood stains your clothes? Menstrual expert and educator
Chella Quint’s witty text slays superstitions, busts common myths and fights
period shame, while providing practical information about menstrual products,
tracking cycles and sharingher own personal stories. Funny, insightful and
warm illustrations with friendly chatty text makes this an everything-you-
need-to-know essential handbook, which pre-teens can refer to before their
periods start, and will appreciate when their cycle is more established. This
complete guide will prove an invaluable companion to any young person about to
start their first period, and will help them embrace their cycle with
positivity and pride, and grow into healthy, happy people! Read mor
