Description: "An exploration on the science and cultural history of menstruation that challenges many of the myths and false assumptions that have defined the study of the uterus. Covers issues such as bodily autonomy, menstrual hygiene, the COVID-19 vaccine, and the ways racism, sexism, and medical betrayal warp public perceptions of menstruation."--
Review Quotes: "Clancy's perspective is expertly blended with insights from evolutionary biology, clinical investigations, public health, and social science to broaden our understanding of menstruation. Period is a relevant and timely contribution to biological anthropology and popular science that has the potential to influence research, health policy, and cultural perspectives of women's reproductive health and menstruation."-- "Affilia: Feminist Inquiry in Social Work"