Includes bibliographical references (p. 127-143) and index.
Contents
1. Introduction : from rags to riches -- 2. Marketing menstruation -- 3. Blood on-screen -- 4. Pills, profits, PMS, and PMDD -- 5. Manipulating menstruation for fun and profit -- 6. Tampon safety debates and product alternatives -- 7. The menstrual counterculture -- 8. Conclusion : how to break a curse.