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Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Alyx Coble-Frakes, an author and period activist, announces the launch of her new ebook Manstruation, now available on Amazon. Manstruation aims to bring a fresh perspective to gender issues by initiating conversations and fostering an understanding of each other's experiences. It teaches men period basics, menstruation's physical and emotion effects, and tools to provide affirmation and support throughout the cycle.
Manstruation is an easy-to-understand field guide that includes:
- The biology of periods and the menstrual cycle
- Tools for physical and mental self-care
- Strategies for providing better support to partners during their period
- Resources for tracking and understanding periods
- Interviews with everyday men
Manstruation even shares recommendations like when it might not be a good time to tease or make jokes. "I went into writing Manstruation with a lot of frustration,” says Coble-Frakes. She discovered through her interviews and conversations that nearly 100% of the men she spoke to didn’t learn about periods when they were young. “I kept having more conversations with men about periods and the phases, and by the end, I have to say, they really showed up. Men want to understand these topics that affect their relationships,” Coble-Frakes explains.
Chris Petrone, a young creator who wrote the forward for Manstruation comments, "It is the intersection between period-havers and non-period-havers, where we gather to more fully understand one another." Manstruation invites non-menstruators to be part of the solution.
In the next three months, Coble-Frakes plans to continue spreading awareness about menstrual health through her podcast, app, and other social platforms. She hopes to see Manstruation improve relationships between men and women and create a future where people are more compassionate of each other's needs.
ABOUT THE AGENDA.:
The Agenda. is a company focused on teaching people what they should have learned about the menstrual cycle in fifth grade. Its mission is to create a global shift in perception of men and women and to ultimately create a world where men are advocating in public for people with periods. They offer an app, Period School, as well as courses and resources for those wishing to learn more about the menstrual cycle.
The Agenda. is the first ever planner and app that helps women and menstruators sync their work and life tasks with their cycle, adding flexibility to a busy lifestyle. With The Agenda. you can track what phase you’re in, and accomplish and complete tasks that are aligned with how you’re feeling. The Agenda. covers four phases - ovulation, menstruation, Luteal and Follicular - each with its own level of empowerment.
The Agenda. creates space for daily reflection, helps track symptoms, and adds tips and insights to help navigate tasks. The Agenda.’s Google Calendar integration allows you to see your cycle knowledge alongside the rest of your tasks and appointments, and provides insight on ways to utilize energy more wisely and tune into what your body needs to feel supported.
The Agenda. strives to help women understand the nature and power of their cycle in order to inform strategic planning and professional endeavors. The Agenda.’s ground-breaking service helps bridge a gap in the understanding around the menstrual cycle. Through and through, they believe in Equity, Education and Empowerment, and stand by these values in everything they do.