In 1971, as part of their work with their feminist reproductive collective, Lorraine Rothman and Carol Downer invented menstrual extraction (ME), a suction process to pass the entire period all at once and abort an unwanted early pregnancy. An underground network of providers has kept ME alive ever since, and in a post-Roe era the demand is surging. Written by an anonymous medical professional, this zine provides a short history of ME and detailed instructions and diagrams about how to safely and effectively perform a manual exam, use a speculum, assemble a Del-Em kit, and complete a menstrual extraction procedure.
SUBJECT: DIY / Political / Feminism / Activism / Wellness / Sex / Microcosm Published / Self-Care / Self-Care Healthcare
PUBLICATION: March 19, 2024
PRICE: $12.95
ISBN: 9781648413360
FORMAT: 128 pages, 5x7", paperback
WHOLESALE: $7.77
CARTON QTY: 60
ART: b&w illustrations
Marketing Notes
- In the wake of the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade in 2022, abortion access is greatly reduced in many US states
- Worldwide, 1.8 billion people are menstruating in any given month
- Inclusive language helps this timely book teach readers what they need to know to join together safely and take control of their reproductive rights
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