PMDD Poems

Abstract

In a complete embrace of bodily horror and excess, this collection invaginates readers within premenstrual dysphoria disorder (PMDD) and the larger biome of menstrual disorder. PMDD Poems accounts for the ongoing marginalization of menstruating bodies while synthesizing current research on the disorder. Simultaneously, the collection juxtaposes malady with salubrious gender identity, validating non-binary identity and portraying it as euphoric epiphany, a systemic casualty, and an anchoring solace. The baroque explorations in the collection navigate this intersectional niche with the body positioned as adversary, victim, companion, confinement, and corpse.