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The Point

The real story of menstruation

By Liz Lerner
Published August 1, 2023 at 11:17 AM EDT
Book cover art
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Half of the world’s population menstruates, yet there’s still mystery and stigma surrounding this normal bodily function. On The Point, Liz Lerner sits in for Mindy Todd and talks with Dr. Kate Clancy, a biological anthropologist and author of the new book Period, The Real Story of Menstruation. 
Dr. Clancy will be giving a talk at Titomb's Bookshop on August 1st

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Liz Lerner
Liz Lerner is a digital producer and announcer at CAI, bringing years of experience in production and broadcasting to the station. Prior to joining CAI, she spent a decade in community television, where she produced and hosted local news magazine programs and taught production classes.
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