periods
A natural biological process that indicates that a woman is of reproductive age is degraded as an impurity. She, who is called the life-giver, is cast out by society.
My dad has been extremely supportive when it comes to my periods, among many other things. He was there for my first period and many after that. I do not have to think twice before talking about the throbbing pains or the edgy behaviour my hormones make me go through.
For most of us, more than a piece of cloth, short skirt means that the girl is provoking others to harass her sexually.
Overall, the concept of menstrual leaves comes with a lot of ifs and buts. In India, where menstruation has long been a taboo, many women still don’t talk openly on the topic. Therefore, menstrual leaves might either force them to disclose their period dates, or they won’t be able to avail the benefit
Channel 4, a national TV Station in Britain has rolled out a raft of measures to assist women dealing with menopause.
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has also been authorized to install around 500 sanitary pad dispensers and incinerators for the women personnel.
Menstruation is still a subject less talked about, in every section of society. Periods have long been associated with dirt,…
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It’s important to put this right upfront – the conversation on periods. There should be no stigma attached. But there…
Parwati Bogati, a 21-year-old woman from Western Doti District in Nepal, died last week after she was forced to stay…
An MP talked about her period in the Scottish House of Commons and is gathering praises for the move. Danielle Rowley,…
While there are many initiatives in India that are trying to dispel the taboo around menstruation, here’s one that is…
