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The Curse: Confronting the Last Unmentionable Taboo, Menstruation
The Curse Confronting the Last Unmentionable Taboo Menstruation
Author: Karen Houppert
A provocative look at the way our culture dealswith menstruation. The Curse examines the culture of concealment that surrounds menstruation and the devastating impact such secrecy has on women's physical and psychological health. Karen Houppert combines reporting on the potential safety problems of sanitary products--such as dioxin-laced tampon...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780374273668
ISBN-10: 0374273669
Publication Date: 4/1999
Pages: 263
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4 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux (T)
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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reviewed The Curse: Confronting the Last Unmentionable Taboo, Menstruation on + 5 more book reviews
A light read but necessary for all menstruators--what you don't know can hurt you, as it turns out
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not as provacative, or in depth, as I would have liked.


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