Making the most of PMS

The quick-fire, verbal atonement for our emotions at the time of our period is a suppressive tradition that spans across generations. “I’m feeling super lonely” - no, no you’re due for your period. “I have unhealthy hang-ups about my appearance” - wrong! You’re on your period. “I’m showing signs of depression” - don’t seek help, it’s just your period. These snap-back justifications arrive like a triumphant chorus of ‘you’re not crazy’ - a dismissive remedy that rides the loop of denial for approximately 28 days. An exploration piece of the physical and emotional effects of the menstrual cycle, including insights from a female biologist and psychologist to debate whether we should or should not take our time-of-the-month mind struggles seriously.