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Do we have a healthier approach to periods nowadays?
Half of us have them, human existence depends on them, but do we like to talk about them? From the 'The curse' to visits of Aunt Flo, euphemisms for periods reflect a range of attitudes from embarrassment to fear. Jane Garvey looks at whether the stigma surrounding menstruation is being challenged.
First broadcast on A Bleeding Shame, 24 June 2016.
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