Ramadan and Menstruation

Not being Muslim, I know very little about Ramadan, save for the basics of the fasting. Here are a couple of interesting links about the Muslim holiday and women:

• The responsibilities of women and fasting during Ramadan
• Women Taking Pills to Stop Menses during Ramadan

From Sojourners

Prayer of the Day: Women with Unintended Pregnancies

07-28-2009

Jesus, we pray for women facing unintended pregnancies.  May the church offer them loving embraces and support amid their vulnerability. 

Categories: Prayer of the Day, Verse and Voice

An Educational Video for You

Linda's Film About Menstruation: An Intentionally Funny '70s Filmstrip

In this surprisingly charming and funny filmstrip, a girl named Judy and her boyfriend take a trippy journey and learn everything they need to know about menstruation. (Let's not take the film's advice and use two tampons at once!)