The Ovation

The Ovation is a zine about menstrual health. It is an all inclusive reference to the magic of your menstrual cycle. Written, illustrated, and created from start to finish by Erika Busse who referenced and collaborated with many women to make this for you.

The Ovation goes over the anatomy and biology of a period and a full menstrual cycle. It is meant to be an introduction and easy-to-refer-to guide for those about to start puberty, who have just started menstruating, or for anyone who menstruates and wants to learn more about their bodies. 

The topics of this zine include:

-Basic anatomy and key words

-What is a period and the stages of a full menstrual cycle

 -How to track your cycle

-Period product options

-Tips for a happy period

-Self-care and nutrition for each phase of your cycle

-PMS symptoms and home remedies

-Yoga poses for menstruation

-Period myth busting

-Period history

-Why period blood is magical and what to do with is

-A reference guide with book, podcast, and product suggestions

This book is fully illustrated and comes in full color printing. This zine is of saddle-stitch construction and stapled together with a card stock cover. The inside paper is 100% recycled and the zine will be delivered in cute pink sparkle paper! Ready to gift to yourself, friend, or young one.