Reframing Blood: From Gore to Lifeforce

hosted by Natural Flow

Wednesday, October 29, 12:30-1:30PM

Omi Gallery, Impact Hub Oakland, 2323 Broadway, Oakland

Free Brown-Bag Discussion

http://oakland.impacthub.net/event/reframing-blood-from-gore-to-lifeforce

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“What words come up when you think about blood and menstruation?  Gross, scary, powerful, beautiful, dirty, comforting?

With Halloween around the corner, we’re all sure to see plenty of blood and gore – like vampires, ‘Carrie’ prom scenes, and slasher movies. However, blood doesn’t have to come from a wound; it doesn’t have to mean violence. In fact those are rather masculine conceptions of blood. In a more feminine understanding, we also know that blood does not have to mean something is wrong – rather menstruation is a normal, natural process that can signal ‘all is well.’ Blood is quite powerful and literally brings new life into this world.

Yes, menstruation is bloody! Here’s a designated space to talk about it.

Let’s come together and discuss our conceptions of blood and menstruation, both in pop culture/society and our own lives, particularly around this time of Halloween.
This is the fifth lunchtime discussion hosted by Natural Flow. All are welcome to attend, regardless of menstruation status or any other factor.”