"Bleeding between the Lines: Gender, Politics, and Body Image Among Menstruating Individuals In Turkey"

This is an exploratory study on menstrual attitudes through gender and political lenses. Among 386 participants, gender essentialism (r=.300) and right-wing authoritarianism (r=.262) predicted more negative menstrual attitudes, while body esteem showed weaker links (r=–.131). Using adapted Turkish scales and mediation models, findings highlight sociopolitical influences on menstrual perceptions.