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natalieoneill4's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.25
A nice little book that kinda de-stigmatizes periods and women’s health :) while it has some good bits that explain things somewhat scientifically it does go a lot into self care. It becomes a little hippyish. Suggesting teas and ceremonies to do for milestones in your womanhood.
juniper_b_jones's review against another edition
5.0
This is a great resource for anyone looking to learn more about the menstrual cycle and how to embrace it, rather than ignore it the way that society has been telling us to for decades.
Pearce offers resources for celebrating the phases that women experience throughout their life and using the energy of different parts of the menstrual cycle in a way that is beneficial, as well as allowing oneself to just be while experiencing menstruation.
I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is interested in learning more about why/how the cycle affects them or their loved ones; but definitely go into it with an open mind, because there are some unfamiliar ideas throughout the book which can be scary at first, but if you give it a chance, a lot of it makes a lot of sense.
Pearce offers resources for celebrating the phases that women experience throughout their life and using the energy of different parts of the menstrual cycle in a way that is beneficial, as well as allowing oneself to just be while experiencing menstruation.
I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is interested in learning more about why/how the cycle affects them or their loved ones; but definitely go into it with an open mind, because there are some unfamiliar ideas throughout the book which can be scary at first, but if you give it a chance, a lot of it makes a lot of sense.
silverbirch's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.5
Informative and holistic, with inclusive language, topics that covered science to spirituality to womanhood and moon phase cycles. Inspiring and empowering.
katehyde's review against another edition
2.0
There were some nice ideas for how people with vaginas can honor their menstrual cycle throughout their lives, which is probably a good alternative to what I do, which is mainly being annoyed by my period every month.
However, there were way too many statements that definitely needed citations. For example:
“It has been proven that the full moon has a strong negative impact on the quality of sleep, regardless of whether the moon is visible or not.”
“Current research shows an increase in schizophrenic and epileptic episodes at full moon time.”
“Before the advent of electric light in the late nineteenth century, women’s ovulation was primarily activated by their hormonal response to the brightness of the full moon at night.”
“If you are looking to realign your menstrual cycle with the moon’s cycle so that you have a White Moon Cycle, exposure to the full moon light can have a very powerful effect.”
The lack of footnotes or citations makes me strongly doubt all of these claims.
On the plus side, the author gives lots of warnings ahead of her suggestions, saying to consult with your doctor. This is especially good considering one of her suggestions (in the PMS Busters chapter) is “go to the health food store and get some supplements for yourself. And then take them!” This suggestion can be extremely dangerous without a doctor’s recommendation/supervision.
Overall, this book had too many red flags and was definitely too “woo woo” for me.
However, there were way too many statements that definitely needed citations. For example:
“It has been proven that the full moon has a strong negative impact on the quality of sleep, regardless of whether the moon is visible or not.”
“Current research shows an increase in schizophrenic and epileptic episodes at full moon time.”
“Before the advent of electric light in the late nineteenth century, women’s ovulation was primarily activated by their hormonal response to the brightness of the full moon at night.”
“If you are looking to realign your menstrual cycle with the moon’s cycle so that you have a White Moon Cycle, exposure to the full moon light can have a very powerful effect.”
The lack of footnotes or citations makes me strongly doubt all of these claims.
On the plus side, the author gives lots of warnings ahead of her suggestions, saying to consult with your doctor. This is especially good considering one of her suggestions (in the PMS Busters chapter) is “go to the health food store and get some supplements for yourself. And then take them!” This suggestion can be extremely dangerous without a doctor’s recommendation/supervision.
Overall, this book had too many red flags and was definitely too “woo woo” for me.
elliebooks's review against another edition
3.0
Nice little book, expected / hoped for a bit more info on how to heal from pms but really just gathered to slow down and take it easy, which is kind of what I already do. A lot of lists on how to practice self care which I get is relevant but didn't feel i needed to read a book to find out how to have a bath! I also don't have a bath lol.
Would've appreciated extra info on pmdd as well / severe pms where it comes from and coping with it I'd lend it to a friend who wanted to read something about periods but wouldn't massively recommend it
Would've appreciated extra info on pmdd as well / severe pms where it comes from and coping with it I'd lend it to a friend who wanted to read something about periods but wouldn't massively recommend it
emturnspages's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
scarolync's review against another edition
3.0
Love the essence of the book, some super helpful charts, tables, and explanations - but ended up skimming the second half because I wasn’t super intrigued.
brookeshoevlin's review against another edition
4.0
This was a lovely book, full of so much information for women of all ages. Some parts of it were a little too “woo woo” for me, but overall it was a very enlightening book. I enjoyed it!