The Wandering Womb

Talk on the history of periods in culture and medicine. Looking at how these two worlds shape one another. Featuring writing exercises.
About this Event

Myself and the others in attendance laughed, cried, and most importantly LEARNT. I couldn’t recommend this workshop enough. Unlike anything I’ve experienced before.”

— Hope, Yorkshire

“Poppy’s workshop was phenomenal. A unique experience with a lot of research and care behind it. Everybody learned something new about themselves and the world. Get involved.”

— Maddy, USA

“I think of Poppy every time I remove my tampon.”

— Aimee, London

A talk/workshop on the history of periods in culture and medicine, exploring how these two worlds shape one another, and how the stories we tell affect our bodies.

How did encyclopaedic writings on the dark magic of period blood, including its supposed ability to destroy meat and sour wine, survive more than 2,500 years of cultural and scientific evolution to appear in the British Medical Journal in 1783?

How does period shame affect the way we move through the world? Our ability to experience pleasure? Joy? vitality?

Come and join the Wandering Womb as we unravel the history of periods through stories, myths, medicine and humour.

The talk presents new research on the history of periods. Come and learn. Connect with your body and leave feeling empowered with new knowledge, energy, and connection.

No need to have a period or a female reproductive system to come along for the ride. All bodies are most welcome. Trans darlings come on in!