Description
MENSTRU, YOUR FAITHFUL FRIEND, 2ND DAY
Book summary
In this second volume of the series, the faithful and punctual Menstru returns to continue breaking down taboos and offering clear, useful information about menstruation. Through fun and revealing stories, we follow a couple on vacation, an alien, and a manga editor, exploring how the period affects various everyday situations. With an entertaining yet rigorous approach, the author invites us to reflect on topics such as bullying, workplace self-exploitation, and the pressure of gender roles, proving that knowing our cycle better can make our lives easier.
What is it about?
Menstru, the personification of menstruation, never misses her monthly appointment. In this second volume, we accompany her on three new adventures: she visits a couple on vacation, meets an alien who is completely unaware of the menstrual cycle, and advises a stressed-out manga editor. Each encounter serves as an excuse to address, with humor and sensitivity, realities that both men and women often ignore about the period. Beyond the biological aspects, the book delves into how menstruation intertwines with social issues such as bullying, workplace pressure, and gender stereotypes, offering a critical and empowering look. This volume is part of a complete four-volume series.
Main themes
- Menstrual education and breaking down taboos.
- Relationship between menstruation and couple dynamics.
- Social pressure and self-exploitation in the workplace.
- Reflection on bullying and gender roles.
- Cultural and biological comparison through fantastic characters.
Who is it recommended for?
This manga is aimed at both women and men who wish to better understand menstruation from an accessible, fun, and unprejudiced perspective. It is ideal for young adult readers interested in feminism, sex education, and graphic novels that combine entertainment with social awareness. It is also very useful for those looking for tools to talk about the period in a natural and lighthearted way.
What this book contributes
- Clear and accessible information about menstruation, presented in an entertaining and visual way.
- A critical look at social issues such as bullying, workplace pressure, and gender stereotypes, linked to the menstrual cycle.
- Tools for normalizing conversations about the period in different contexts (couples, work, friendships).
- An entertaining read that combines humor, reflection, and learning.
Technical specifications
- Author: KOYAMA, KEN
- Publisher: TOMODOMO
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: GRAPHIC NOVELS: MANGA
- Collection: MENSTRU, YOUR FAITHFUL FRIEND
- Publication date: June 2021
- Number of pages: 248
- Weight: 425 g
Editorial review
This second volume solidifies the series' proposal: to combine menstrual education with social criticism through the language of manga. Its direct and humorous approach manages to disarm the discomfort that usually surrounds the topic, making it a light read with substantial content. The choice of varied scenarios (vacations, science fiction, the workplace) allows for the exploration of multiple facets of the menstrual experience, making it especially relevant for a broad audience. A necessary work that proves that talking about the period can be as fun as it is enlightening.