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"An extract from Emma Barnett’s new book, Period: why are women’s periods still a taboo subject?" The Sunday Times (25 August 2019)
• Period. It’s About Bloody Time was published by HarperCollins in September 2019.
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My experience of periods is extreme because of my endometriosis. But while most women don't have a specific condition, they still often feel grim at that time of the month, require painkillers, need to access the loo more often and may suffer headaches, backache, sweatier brows and the squits.

— Emma Barnett

What It Means

This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "My experience of periods is extreme because of my endometriosis. But while most women don't have a specific condition, they still often feel grim at that time of the month, require painkillers, need to access the loo more often and may suffer headaches, backache, sweatier brows and the squits." in the context of ""An extract from Emma Barnett’s new book, Period: why are women’s periods still a taboo subject?" The Sunday Times (25 August 2019)
• Period. It’s About Bloody Time was published by HarperCollins in September 2019." to mean that wisdom is timeless.

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Emma Barnett

About Emma Barnett

Emma Barnett (born 5 February 1985) is a British broadcaster and journalist. In May 2024, she became a presenter of Today on BBC Radio 4.