Menopause is something that all menstruating humans will experience if they live long enough, and yet it is still so misunderstood, understudied and often, missed. The shame associated with the symptoms and the pain of misdiagnosis and years of medical difficulty leads to a reticence to share stories, and the door to information that might help others better understand and create  a community of support remains closed.

We at Kitchen Feminism are developing a “Menopause Manual”- a photo and story collection of the ways in which menopause symptoms have affected the lives of participants. This manual is an opportunity for women and menstruating humans to share their own journeys as a way to honor storytelling as an age old means to educating and supporting future generations who will share the same experiences. And we would love to hear from you!