My Dear Period - A Guidebook

Elena Riu (author)

My Dear Period-A Guidebook is a treasure trove of information for girls and their Mothers/caregiver. This book is for you if you are curious, worried, excited or confused about growing up, the changes that are happening in your body and about having your first period. This is a guide for you to grow into your most inspired , confident, gorgeous and empowered self.

This book is both practical and meaningful so I am offering you many solutions, ideas, and activities for how to approach THE DAY ! There are also games, drawings for you to colour in, brain teasers and quieter places for you to ponder and journal.
You will meet many characters: 'Eva Ova Superstar', the 'Hormonic Community Choir' and even my daughter Ananda!
And for the Mum's and Caregivers: if you are looking to strengthen the bond with your daughter, this is the book for you!

Testimonials & Reviews

“This is a beautiful, imaginative and enchanting guide to the experiences of menstruation. It is written with love and exquisitely illustrated by Elena. I warmly recommend this tender, friendly guide to all girls and young people who are about to begin menstruating. Those who have been menstruating for a while, and the parents, teachers and caregivers of young people at the gates of puberty are also likely to find the kindly perspectives and artistic presentation of this charming book very helpful. Thank you, Elena, for bringing this precious resource into the world!”

Uma Dinsnmore-Tuli PHD. Author of ‘Yoni Shakti. A Woman’s Guide to Power and Freedom Through Yoga and Tantra

“This book is a perfect introduction to the menstrual cycle for our daughters. Elena weaves science, practical self-care tips, stories from other cultures, craft and interesting information together with beautiful illustrations, creating an engaging and inspiring invitation to the menstrual cycle for girls of every age!
Thank you, Elena, for creating this fabulous book that teaches us everything we need to know about menstrual cycle and our bodies!”

Jane Hardwicke Collings Author of 'Becoming ~a Woman: A Guide for Girls approaching Menstruation-Book & E-Book.

“My Dear Period is a delightful, playful and engaging guidebook full of very useful, fun information to support young girls with their first period. It is written with so much love and care, everyone who reads it will feel it”

Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer, authors of Wild Power: discover the magic of the menstrual cycle and awaken the Feminine path to power. (Hay House)

“My Dear Period is a mighty contribution to the smashing of the period taboo cause and, importantly, dedicated to those at the very beginning of their menstrual life, giving girls the opportunity to develop a forward-looking experience of the menstrual cycle characterised by confidence, knowledge and agency. In My Dear Period Elena Riu invites girls, and those alongside them, to a rich and engrossing journey through all thing’s puberty and periods. Not only does this provide a potent antidote to shame and taboo, but most importantly it offers a positive, well-informed perspective that warmly welcomes girls into the world of menstrual cycling and life in a female body.
Simply put this is a delightful and thoughtful book that honours this quintessential experience and offers many hours of fascination, fun, and rewarding return visits”

Jane Bennett , ‘Founder, Celebration Day for Girls and the Chalice Foundation, Menstrual educator and author of About Bloody Time.