Book on menstruation for girls

Girls will find ageappropriate answers to questions about their changing bodies, from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to bras, periods to pimples, and everything in between. A period is a release of blood from a girls uterus, out through her vagina. You can use a book or video as a jumpingoff point to discuss menstruation, but dont just hand your daughter a book and assume your job is done. Some girls do feel emotional changes around the time of their periods, but others dont. Menstruation is the topic of a comic book for girls and for boys in indonesia. A questionandanswer format in the last three chapters allows girls to locate easily the information they seek. Its so amazing is about general sexuality education, but includes a discussion of the menstrual cycle and its role in a womans body. This book focuses on menstrual management using pads rather than tampons. With more than 300,000 copies sold, the period book stands out from the.

But getting it any time between age 10 and 15 is ok. In addition to describing the dreaded period, the authors offer advice on handling high school mean girls, finding a parttime job, and planning their perfect future. This is called pms, and its caused by the same hormones that bring on menstruation. Many girls find tampons more convenient than pads, especially when playing sports or swimming. The puberty book thats about more than a girls period cnn. The period book is a reassuring mustread for every girl about to have her. In indonesia, a comic book about menstruation for boys. A guide for boys so they wont tease girls and advice for. Girls club members discuss menstrual hygiene at school in sheno, ethiopia. Aug 31, 2001 its me, margaret is the only book read by prepubescent girls in which menstruation is central and it clearly fills a need, since with more than six million copies sold, its the sixth. Menstruation stigma persists in some parts of the world due to cultural practices.

Educating girls about menstruation and menstrual hygiene. The menstrual cycle in a woman is a delicate interaction of hormones and physiological responses. However, this book is designed for older girls who are going through puberty and focuses even more on periods in general. Surrey, england, may 28 2019 ips the organisers of menstrual hygiene day say that although there has been a lot of good work on menstrual hygiene management mhm either currently underway or already completed, we are a long way off from achieving an even playing field for girls and women worldwide. A parents guide bound into the back suggests how to begin a conversation about puberty, what to cover.

With more than 300,000 copies sold, the period book stands out from the pack by specifically addressing younger girls. Dec 12, 2016 aditi gupta is the creative brains behind menstrupedia comic, an illustrated guide to menstruation for girls and women. Menstruation, also known as a period or monthly, is the regular discharge of blood and mucosal tissue known as menses from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina. Menstruation can feel like a big deal to a young lady, especially if it hasnt happened yet. These resources are provided to support information sharing and encourage dialogue about the menstrual cycle in educational, clinical, and activist settings. Once a rite of passage for girls, menstruation booklets. This book is a great reference and visual tool for girls that want to know about their bodies and upcoming changes.

This book will rescue menstruation studies from the onslaughts of technical fix, product mania, and the girl effect where the bodies of young girls are presented as a new category for useful intervention perpetuated by the global development industry. The taboo around menstruation and menopause doesnt only. The book uses diagrams to familiarize readers with the inner workings of their bodies, including what happens during menstruation. And giving your daughter and even your son some books about menstruation is a wonderful way to start talking. Once a rite of passage for girls, menstruation booklets are now a look back at evolving cycle about hygiene. Aditi gupta is the creative brains behind menstrupedia comic, an illustrated guide to menstruation for girls and women. It features tips, howtos, and facts from the experts. The taboo around menstruation and menopause doesnt only hurt. A girls guide to growing up offers clear, helpful information for girls about the ways theyre changing physically and emotionally during puberty. Mar 04, 2017 menstruation is the topic of a comic book for girls and for boys in indonesia.

A girls guide to growing up arms girls with information they need to feel confident and capable through puberty. The period book is a reassuring mustread for every girl about to have her period, and every parent wishing to prepare a daughter for this important milestone. Nov 21, 2015 9 puberty books for girls have you had the talk yet. As women of childbearing age go through menstruation, overall nutrition is an important issue. How do i prepare a girl with autism for menstruation. But this book does a very good job of explaining a girls changing body, her monthly cycles, pms.

These are some of the many books about menstruation or periods that have been written for girls. Sofy girls period video guide lets learn about girls bodies and periods together. Aimed at girls 10 and up, this book coauthored by a registered dietician doesnt just tackle the change body. Kuntala lahiridutt, the australian national university, australia.

Great book for girls anticipating their first period and in general for learning about the changes in the body. Menstruation is the topic of a comic book for girls npr. The perfect first book about periods for girls of primary school age, information at the right level. That is what she explores in her new book, the managed body. This creates friend circles where majority of friends are aware about periods and this friend circle serves as a period support group for the girls during their years in schools. Childrens book teaches andean way to honor menstruation. The writer of this book believes that a menstruating woman. In november 2012, citation needed she and her husband tuhin paul, the cofounder, launched the menstrupedia comic to help educate people about the natural process of menstruation. Pads are made of cotton and come in lots of different sizes and shapes. If your daughter has questions about her upcoming period, get her the.

Author karen gravelle helps girls and their families grow more comfortable talking about periods, pubic hair, and pimples without blushing in this friendly, compassionate update of her sex ed book. The managed body developing girls and menstrual health in. The menstrual cycle is the bodys way of preparing itself every month for a possible pregnancy. Menstrupedia explains menstruation by using relatable characters. Jan 30, 2019 new book busts myths about menstruation spread by public health groups. Girls are encouraged to share the book with their friends once they have learned from it. Great books for parents and children to read together that introduce menstruation, facts of life and hygiene for girls are the body book for girls and the growing up guide for girls. The writers of this book focus on the topic of menstruation. The managed body developing girls and menstrual health. Its the perfect first book about periods for girls of primary school age as it provides information at the right levelfamily interest parenting, marchapril 2004. This book is an invested critique of the discourses of menstrual hygiene management, a growing social movement to support menstruating girls in low and middle income countries. Watch it or read it with her, and talk about it with her afterward. Both books offer great illustrations and simple, accessible language.

Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Although this book is specifically for girls of age 914 years, younger or older girls and even boys would find it an interesting and informative read. Jun 04, 2019 researching this book certainly made me see it as pervasive, entrenched and harmful. There is a critical knowledge gap around menstruation and girls education in these contexts that must be addressed to ensure that girls experience a positive menarche and can manage menstrual hygiene.

The unicef survey also found that 1 in 6 girls skipped school while they were on their period. Most often, people skip a beat and force a weird smile, before. Like the first book, this sequel is all about teaching kids about their bodies. In surveying nearly 3500 women and girls about their experience of menstruation and menopause, we found that. The dot girl first period kit offers everything a girl needs for her first period, including the dot girl period answer book that is packed with 20 frequently asked questions and answers about menstruation, my period diary to track periods over the first year, five feminine pads, five disposal bags, one reusable heating pad, and two hand wipes. They have sticky strips that attach to the underwear. And its important to be courteous and supportive to friends. It answers more questions rather than laying out the groundwork and builds a better foundation for your child. Puberty and menstruation education for girls aged 815.

Sep 28, 2019 once a rite of passage for girls, menstruation booklets are now a look back at evolving cycle about hygiene. You may have heard that girls and women can get grouchy, weepy, and generally moody around the time of their periods. Very few of these women are able to insert tampons independently. Sometimes handing your tween daughter a book is a heck of a lot easier and less embarrassing for all involved. Its the perfect first book about periods for girls from primary school age and upwards, with a reassuring tone and fun, quirky illustrations. If i could support women in just one thing, it just might be to recognize the innate power they have to create. Once a rite of passage for girls, menstruation booklets are. Naama bloom decided to write a book to empower girls during a time. They are all really good books that you will find useful for starting the puberty conversation. In indonesia, a comic book about menstruation for boys kqed. Just before i started middle school, my mom handed me a large white book with three cartoon girls. A tampon is a cotton plug that a girl puts into her vagina. Most girls use pads when they first get their period. If youre looking for a resource that covers puberty in its entirety, period, a girls guide to menstruation, might not be enough.

A mighty girls recommended books and resources for preparing girls for their first periods. May 12, 2016 great books for parents and children to read together that introduce menstruation, facts of life and hygiene for girls are the body book for girls and the growing up guide for girls. Indias menstrupedia comic book teaches girls about. Girls are starting their periods younger sometimes as young as 9 or 10 so its a good idea to introduce the idea of menstruation to girls sooner than you might expect. Differences were revealed regarding menstrual myths, parentchild dynamics, sources of guidance and studentteacher relations. Most girls get their first period when theyre around 12. When that happens, youll know that her first period may not be far off. And a huge part of puberty for many is getting their first period.

Goats and soda in her new book, researcher chris bobel looks at how. New book busts myths about menstruation spread by public. The comic book tells boys that menstruation is perfectly normal. Complete with charming and informative interior illustrations, the period book is a trusty friend that can help girls feel confident about this new phase of their lives. Girls love to read stories in the book and learn about menstruation on their own. These books will change the way you feel about menstruation. The best books about puberty and periods for girls. An important aspect of our mission is to share information and promote public discussion about menstruation. A mighty girl a new comic book about menstruation is. Bobel shows how mhm organizations frame the issues by claiming girls face a hygienic crisis. Getting your period menstruation, when, how long, pads, tampons 10 other vaginal. This has been shown to cause the development of a negative attitude towards menstruation. Mar 16, 2017 the comic book tells boys that menstruation is perfectly normal. The body book for younger girls, revised edition american girl library by valorie schaefer and josee masse mar 26, 2012.

The care and keeping of you 1 truly me american girl. New book busts myths about menstruation spread by public health groups. To counter the widespread problem of girls missing school when they are menstruating, a unicef team in. And with eleven now the average age at which girls get. It is a sign that she is getting close to the end of puberty. A girls guide to growing up gravelle, karen, gravelle, jennifer, palen, debbie on. A journal of comparative and international education.

T elling people youre writing a book on menstruation and menopause is a great litmus test for the strength of the menstrual taboo. Its experienced every month by millions of girls and women, including their moms. As abuela killa says in the book, menstruation is the only blood that flows in the world without the need to hurt anyone. A new comic book about menstruation is teaching boys to support their female classmates.

How good menstrual hygiene keeps girls in school unicef usa. Girls with a strong christian faith will love the facts and fun quizzes featured in this book. However, periods may occasionally start as young as eight years old and still be considered normal. I used this book as an addition to the birds and the bees talk for my 11 yr old daughter. Several schools in the region launched clubs like this one as a way to tackle the problem of girls dropping out because of shame and discomfort around the topic of menstruation. She researched on the topic on menstruation by interviewing doctors and many young girls. When insertion by others is considered, difficulties arise.

This 2017 revision of karen gravelles original book published in 1996 thoroughly covers menstruation and much more, including bra options, eating disorders, braces, and sexual harassment. Finding the right books about menstruation can be challenging. All about periods and growingup stuff paperback august 5, 2014. And with eleven now the average age at which girls get their period. Goats and soda in her new book, researcher chris bobel looks at how advocates seeking to help girls manage their menstrual. The first period usually begins between twelve and fifteen years of age, a point in time known as menarche.