Everything You Need To Know About The Female Cycle.
"Can I get pregnant when I first start menstruating? My partner says I', awful when I'm premenstrual, how can I help myself? What is the best contraceptive for me? Will menopause give me a new lease of life?"
'The Body of Knowledge' is an informative, reassuring and down-to-earth guide to the female cycle and menstruation. It explains how the cycle works, what can go wrong and why, what happens during puberty and menopause, and how menstruation affects our daily lives. Many of the conflicting myths, rituals and taboos surrounding women from around the world are discussed and dispelled.