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"From Sacred Blood to the Curse and Beyond"
by Judy Grahn
From The Politics of Women's Spirituality, edited by Charlene Spretnak, New York: Anchor Press, 1982.
Background on the context in which this essay was written.
Date Reading Was Discussed: May 4, 1992
Present: Colleen M., Robin Z., Stephanie R., Catherine C., Lisa B., Cathleen M., and Jane S.
Judy Grahn's essay on menstrual culture was written almost ten years ago, and yet such information continues to occupy the realm of obscurity. Even the women present at this session who regularly participate in Selene Circle [EVE's monthly gathering at the time to explore and Celebrate women's bleeding] were fascinated by Grahn's essay, one rich in menstrual facts and lore.