Dr Maria Tomlinson

New podcast! Presenters @drmariatomlinson.bsky.social and @benbgdalton.bsky.social are joined by @dcarliniversini.bsky.social, guest-editor of our recent special issue on abortion and by discussant @dnduffy.bsky.social, author of Abortion Trail Activism
www.podbean.com/eas/pb-23hin...

Tomorrow is #IWD2025 💜 Join @drmariatomlinson.bsky.social from @sheffielduni.bsky.social and explore the power of menstrual activism and media.

Our film shows how inclusive education can break down stigma around periods and fight period poverty.

Click here to watch: bit.ly/41ncnL8

English schools provide free period products – but they’re still not easy for pupils to get hold of Pupils are still struggling to access menstrual products for use during lessons and exams.

I learned during my research in schools that period products aren't always accessible, even if schools are signed up for the scheme.
More info here...

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As this tumultuous new year advances, we look back at our achievements in 2024. We’re very grateful to all of our readers, authors, and of course our Editorial Board members for their invaluable support. Thank you for being part of our journey last year!

If you don’t have a library card go get one. Even if you don’t plan on using it right away, go get one. Keep our libraries alive.

Things to celebrate from 2024 - family, friends, all the wonderful people I've worked with on numerous knowledge exchange projects, and my book finally coming out!
And a new book to write in 2025!

Your report is incredible but the way and fills such a huge gap. I've read it all and referenced it in a grant application as well

This paper by @nisreenalwan.bsky.social and colleagues outlines the work required to live with long-term conditions. There are strong parallels with our ‘pathway to inequality’ which shows the impact of trying to manage when chronic illness is disbelieved. Read more here: tinyurl.com/3rd3hjxy

Unboxing my new book today...

The Menstrual Movement in the Media By analysing interviews with activists and teenagers, this book offers an in-depth examination of the menstrual movement, its mediation, and its impact.

Published today!
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

Leading up to my book coming out, I'm sharing quotes from focus groups. Teenage girl said about K Gandhi freebleeding: 'in Asian households, from personal experience, there can be so much stigma attached to being on your period. To be an Asian woman doing that is really inspiring for a lot of us'

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The Menstrual Movement in the Media By analysing interviews with activists and teenagers, this book offers an in-depth examination of the menstrual movement, its mediation, and its impact.

I'm finally here! And I'd like to begin by announcing that my book - The Menstrual Movement in the Media: Reducing Stigma and Tackling Social Inequities-will be published 23rd December! And it's open access (so totally free to read!)
link.springer.com/book/9783031...

You joining has finally encouraged me to do so!