IF YOU’RE A TAD SQUEAMISH ABOUT MENSTRUAL ART THIS POST MIGHT NOT BE FOR YOU.

So did you hear the one about the chick that likes to paint with the blood she collects from menstruating? No? Well you’re welcome to read on, or suddenly dry heave into a trash can.

Artist Tinet Elmgren is a legitimate period painter. If you visit her site you’ll be treated to a pretty detailed and open discussion of what that entails. Here are some of the Q&A highlights.

Does the blood smell? Is it icky?
Tinet says, “nope.” She goes on to explain that the fresh blood has a bit of a metallic, iron scent. Though after a few hours (once it dries), it might get a tad pungent.

***SHOCKINGLY, GROSS ANSWER ALERT***

So how do you create your art?
Tinet states that collecting blood in a menstrual cup isn’t her style. Instead, she squats over the canvas and lets the um red paint drip on the paper. Then Tinet grabs a brush and goes to work.

What happens when the blood congeals?
The color takes on a brownish tone. Tinet usually scans her work right after she’s finished.

Oh and FYI, you can buy Tinet's art featured on everything from journals to thong underwear. Click here to visit her Blood Shop.

AND NOW WE MOVE ON TO THE ULTIMATE PERIOD PIECES.