Red Moon Gang: An Inclusive Guide to Periods

This jaunty, unashamed, and comical guide to periods dissipates taboos and furnishes us with up-to-date facts and intel on menstruation.

This gender-neutral book, packed with info and unencumbered by cultural baggage, is here for everyone who’s ever had a period. Tara Costello, renowned writer and influencer, has spent over ten years researching and writing about menstrual issues––and she’s brought it all together in a comprehensive, inclusive, and entertaining package. Idiosyncratically illustrated by Mary Purdie, Red Moon Gang covers the entire cycle, from body science and hormones to menstruation management, period products and conditions like endometriosis and PCOS. Tara draws on her own experiences to explore how her period has shaped her sense of self and her place in the universe. She also dives into topics often left out of health classes, like how people with body dysmorphia, disabilities, and poverty face unique challenges during their cycles. Then, her Period Toolkit offers advice and resources to make your menstrual journey as smooth as possible.