– Shami Chakrabarti, Of Women: In the 21st Century
Chella Quint is a writer, artist, designer, performer, educator, and the UK’s leading expert on menstruation literacy.
She is the founder of #periodpositive and researches shame and taboo.
Chella coined the term ‘period positive’ in 2006! Period Positive is now an award, curriculum model and framework for creative and inclusive menstrual literacy.You can find out more about the work of Period Positive and how to use the Period Positive Pledge framework to improve menstrual literacy in your organisation. Chella’s quintessential period primer for adults answers 100 of her audience’s questions. Out now in the UK!Preorder in the US and Canada!
Chella’s witty kids’ book slays superstitions, busts myths, and fights period shame, while providing practical information about menstrual products, tracking cycles, and sharing her own personal stories. Pre-order now!Chella co-hosts and curates the annual Sheffield Zine Fest and is available for zine-making workshops in Sheffield and online!
Everything you wish you’d been taught in school (but probably weren’t)! This interactive science communication and educational comedy show (based on the fanzine series of the same name) had successsful runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and a number of science festivals. Read a review or (two or three) of this five-star interactive touring comedy show and get in touch about future bookings. Now available as an online interactive performance lecture or craftivism workshop! Enquire here about a show, workshop or public speaking engagement specially tailored to your class, group or organisation.
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STAINS™ is an ongoing installation parodying the period stain as the world’s most recognised and coveted fashion emblem. It first appeared in Adventures in Menstruating zine #5 in 2009, and has since travelled to exhibitions in the US, UK and EU. STAINS™ was was selected for the Blood Exhibition at Science Gallery Dublin for their 2014-2015 season and drew attention from several Irish news outlets.
