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The Beauty of Red



I found this video on YouTube when researching for my brochure and I find it a wonderful video on menstruation, its taboos and being a female dealing with the challenges of cultural superstition and the often difficult experience of growing from a girl into a woman. It has such a beautiful message and portrayed menstruation in such a positive and welcoming way.

 El mismo video para mis amigas hispano parlantes.
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