[Update: It seems the viral video was either a spoof or a potential ad that Always decided not to run. We apologize to Always, but still find the ideas behind the video–whoever made it–pretty offensive. Thanks to Ms. blog commenters for keeping us accurate!] A viral video claiming to be an Always ad for menstrual […]
Menstruation and Menstrual Equity
True Blood Cast Gets Sexy And Bloody–Remind You of Anything?
My first thought on seeing this Rolling Stone cover, featuring cast members from the vampire TV show True Blood, was “I wonder if Anna Paquin had her period when they shot this?” Yeah, I went there. I know this is a show about vampires–and vampires who really get around, at that–making this sexy, bloody cover […]
What Has Feminists Seeing Red?
I had the pleasure of conversing with Chris Bobel, Ph.D. about her new book, New Blood, which deftly tackles a taboo topic: feminism and menstruation. Ms./Adina Nack: You explore new feminist activism that focuses on menstruation. Historically, how have feminists viewed menstruation, and why is menstrual activism important now? Chris Bobel, Ph.D.: The issue of […]