blood- the fluid (red in vertebrates) that is pumped through the body by the heart and contains plasma, blood cells, and platelets; "blood carries oxygen and nutrients to the tissues and carries away waste products"; "the ancients believed that blood was the seat of the emotions" ...
As most menstrual apps allow for observation of emotions, motivational levels and sociality, several participants stated that they engaged in period tracking in order to know more about the possible connections between cycle-associated (hormonal) changes and mood swings: “In my case it’s more abo...
I chart some religious foundations underlying widespread notions that menstruating women cause suffering both to themselves and others. I also explore some communities whose residents offer less negative interpretations. Here, I build on the work ofBlood...