Description
PERIOD ON THE GO
Book summary
An essential guide to accompany the arrival of menstruation and approach it without false myths or taboos. This book offers precise and rigorous information to understand body changes, associated emotions, and the different ways to experience this process. With a clear, engaging, and inclusive approach, the authors answer fundamental questions and debunk erroneous beliefs, helping to normalize the menstrual experience from a respectful and educational perspective.
What is it about?
Period on the Go is a work that addresses the arrival of menstruation with honesty and scientific rigor. Through accessible explanations, the authors answer questions such as what exactly menstruation is, who can menstruate, if it hurts, if other animals menstruate, or if it is a permanent process. The book includes practical tips, dismantles false myths, and encourages new questions, promoting a comprehensive understanding of the menstrual cycle. Martina Trach’s illustrations, colorful and free of prejudice, reinforce the message of naturalness and acceptance, helping to break down taboos and promote an open, inclusive, and respectful view toward one's own body and diversity.
Main topics
- Menstrual education without taboos or myths
- Physical and emotional changes during puberty
- Diversity of experiences and menstruating bodies
- Normalization of menstruation in society
- Use of art and illustration as an educational tool
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for young people who are approaching menstruation or are currently experiencing it, as well as for families, educators, and professionals who wish to accompany this process with clear, inclusive, and prejudice-free information. It is also useful for anyone interested in better understanding menstruation from an educational and respectful perspective.
What this book provides
- Rigorous and accessible information about menstruation, debunking common myths.
- An inclusive vision that recognizes the diversity of experiences and bodies.
- Tools to talk about the topic naturally and without shame.
- Illustrations that normalize menstruation and promote body acceptance.
- An educational approach that encourages curiosity and self-knowledge.
Technical specifications
- Author: CALVO, GLORIA A.; LYNN, CAMILA; MILEO, AGOSTINA
- Publisher: Kalandraka
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND CURRENT ISSUES (CHIL, PERSONAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES: SEX EDUCATION)
- Collection: SCIENCE
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: February 2026
- Number of pages: 48
- Weight: 121 g
Editorial review
Period on the Go is a necessary work that combines informational rigor with educational sensitivity. Its inclusive approach and commitment to breaking down taboos make it a valuable resource for both young people and adults seeking to accompany this stage naturally. Martina Trach's illustrations reinforce the message of acceptance and diversity, making this book a useful tool for affective-sexual education and self-knowledge.