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Hi, we’re Christie and Marina!
Hi, we’re
Christie and Marina!
Despite having had a menstrual cycle for more than a decade we had no clue what was actually happening in our bodies or how the cycle impacted our everyday lives.
Nobody taught us.
Despite having had a menstrual cycle for more than a decade we had no clue what was actually happening in our bodies or how the cycle impacted our everyday lives.
Nobody taught us.
Driven by our own frustration and curiosity we dived into the science, cultural texts, and sociology of the menstrual cycle. This is what we realized:
01
Having a menstrual cycle is seen as an inconvenience.
02
Periods are still considered a stigmatized experience inappropriate for public conversation.
03
There’s insufficient education and research around the topic.
04
Our social environment is not designed for or supportive of menstruating bodies.
This realization fueled our desire to take action. As visual communication designers, we specialize in turning complex ideas into engaging, accessible designs. We asked ourselves: could we apply this approach to the menstrual cycle?
Our goal is to build a resource hub and online community for people who menstruate.
wandering wombs is a space for learning and sharing knowledge about the cultural, social, and political aspects of the menstrual cycle. We want to answer questions like what’s happening in our bodies? How does capitalism shape our experience of menstruation? How do our daily lives intertwine with our cycles? Is it possible to fully align our lifestyle with the menstrual cycle? And many more!
wandering wombs?
The wandering womb myth is an ancient Greek belief that the uterus could roam around the body, causing various health issues and emotional disturbances. Plato argued this occurred because a woman’s desire to bear children, if unfulfilled, made the womb restless and prone to wandering. Remedies prescribed by doctors to “tame” the womb included fumigation, scent therapy, and sneezing, though sex and pregnancy were the ultimate cure (duh).
We were astonished to learn about the myth yet inspired by the notion of our wombs having their own autonomy. In a sense, we see ourselves as wandering wombs, navigating through a society that is not designed for menstruating individuals.
We were astonished to learn about the myth yet inspired by the notion of our wombs having their own autonomy.
In a sense, we see ourselves as wandering wombs, navigating through a society that is not designed for menstruating individuals.
Join the club
wandering wombs is built on the strength of community – and we’d love for you to be a part of it. Your involvement makes all the difference. Connect with us on Instagram (@wanderingwombs_) to stay updated on our upcoming initiatives and to keep learning about the menstrual cycle. If you have feedback, questions, or resources to share please reach out via email.
Hi, we’re Christie and Marina!
Despite having had a menstrual cycle for more than a decade we had no clue what was actually happening in our bodies or how the cycle impacted our everyday lives.
Nobody taught us.
Driven by our own frustration and curiosity we dived into the science, cultural texts, and sociology of the menstrual cycle. This is what we realized:
01
Having a menstrual cycle is seen as an inconvenience.
02
Periods are still considered a stigmatized experience inappropriate for public conversation.
03
There’s insufficient education and research around the topic.
04
Our social environment is not designed for or supportive of menstruating bodies.
This realization fueled our desire to take action. As visual communication designers, we specialize in turning complex ideas into engaging, accessible designs. We asked ourselves: could we apply this approach to the menstrual cycle?
Our goal is to build a resource hub and online community for people who menstruate.
wandering wombs is a space for learning and sharing knowledge about the cultural, social, and political aspects of the menstrual cycle. We want to answer questions like what’s happening in our bodies? How does capitalism shape our experience of menstruation? How do our daily lives intertwine with our cycles? Is it possible to fully align our lifestyle with the menstrual cycle? And many more!
wandering wombs?
The wandering womb myth is an ancient Greek belief that the uterus could roam around the body, causing various health issues and emotional disturbances. Plato argued this occurred because a woman’s desire to bear children, if unfulfilled, made the womb restless and prone to wandering. Remedies prescribed by doctors to “tame” the womb included fumigation, scent therapy, and sneezing, though sex and pregnancy were the ultimate cure (duh).
We were astonished to learn about the myth yet inspired by the notion of our wombs having their own autonomy. In a sense, we see ourselves as wandering wombs, navigating through a society that is not designed for menstruating individuals.
We were astonished to learn about the myth yet inspired by the notion of our wombs having their own autonomy.
In a sense, we see ourselves as wandering wombs, navigating through a society that is not designed for menstruating individuals.
Join the club
wandering wombs is built on the strength of community – and we’d love for you to be a part of it. Your involvement makes all the difference. Connect with us on Instagram (@wandering.wombs) to stay updated on our upcoming initiatives and to keep learning about the menstrual cycle. If you have feedback, questions, or resources to share please reach out via email.