BOOK DETAILS :
- Publisher : Rupa Publications India (10 June 2024); Rupa Publications India
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 280 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9361565966
- ISBN-13 : 978-9361565960
ABOUT THE AUTHOR :
BOOK REVIEW :
We’ve grown up in a world where menstruation is spoken about in hushed tones, wrapped in euphemisms, and buried under generations of myths. But what if a book came along that didn’t just educate—but empowered? That’s exactly what Nirmala Gowda Nayak delivers in “Menstruation: Moon, Men and More”.
This book is not just about periods—it’s about reclaiming them. It beautifully weaves science, Ayurveda, emotional intelligence, and cultural wisdom to paint menstruation as what it truly is: not a monthly curse, but a sacred, cyclical intelligence that guides the physical and emotional rhythm of half the world’s population.
🩸 From explaining how menstrual cycles are connected to lunar phases, to exploring how food, stress, sleep, and even relationships influence our flow, Nayak offers a deeply personal and practical guide to understanding our bodies.
What stood out for me?
✨ The inclusion of men in the narrative—because menstrual health isn’t just a “women’s issue”
✨ The call for menstrual equity—access, dignity, education
✨ Her gentle, nurturing voice that feels like a big sister who’s walked the path and now wants to walk with you.
🍃A notable aspect of the book is its inclusive approach, emphasizing the importance of engaging men in conversations about menstruation to foster an environment of respect and understanding. Nayak advocates for menstrual equity, highlighting the need for accessible and affordable menstrual products for all.
📖 This is the kind of book you wish you had as a teenager. It’s what every parent, partner, teacher, and health educator needs on their shelf. It’s tender, unapologetic, rooted in ancient wisdom, and fiercely forward-thinking.
🔖 Favourite line:
"Periods are not a problem to be solved, but a power to be understood."
Whether you’re 16 or 60, if you menstruate—or know someone who does—this book is a gift. To yourself. To your daughters. To a future without shame.
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