Menstruation
It’s Time to Involve Men in Menstrual Talks: #MondayMenstruation
Since my childhood, I have seen many instances where mothers usually tell their daughters to keep it a secret from others when they get their periods. It is natural that girls feel scared and fearful and have no idea of what is happening to their bodies during puberty. Added to that fear is to maintain it a secret as if…
A Bunch Of Young Minds Are Changing Perception Around Menstruation
Paddling Foundation is a non-profit organization and a menstrual hygiene initiative based out of Mumbai. They work towards creating awareness about menstruation and menstrual hygiene as it is one of the most incognizant issues India faces today. Founded by Dipika Daga in December 2018, who set up her team and departments by February 2019. Paddling Foundation got registered in 2019.…
This NGO founder Is On ‘Mission Menstruation’
At fourteen years young when teenagers are dabbling with modern paraphernalia, Anurag Chauhan found his calling in social service. By the time he was twenty, Anurag had founded a non-government organization, Humans for Humanity in his home town Dehradun to bring awareness about menstruation, health, hygiene among women across India. At twenty-one, he launched the WASH project on Women, Sanitation,…
This Trust Is Guiding Rural India On Menstrual Health & Embracing Their Practices
Women in rural India have been resorting to their own ways for many years when it comes to menstruation practices and menstrual health. There are methods that are different from what we are familiar with. Sinu Joseph, the Managing Trustee of Mythri Speaks Trust, gives us an insight into menstrual practices in rural India. The narrative on menstruation is changing…
Boondh Is Spreading Menstrual Advocacy, One Drop At A Time
When it comes to India, one can never say that there is enough menstrual literacy and awareness because of the poverty and illiteracy that exists among the population. Boondh is a hybrid enterprise started by Bharti Kannan who noticed a gaping hole in menstruation-related interventions, activism and advocacy. Co-founder Sonal Jain came on board when they and Bharti met. Today,…
This Women-led Initiative Empowers Other Women
It is the 21st century and as a society, we are still plagued with patriarchal structures that seeps into our social systems. We are still reluctant to talk about sex education, mental health, menstruation, etc. The situations get worse when such issues are riddled with myths and taboos, and one such classic example that we still as a society need…
Everything you need to know about Menstrual Disc and How it differs from a Menstrual Cup
Not comfortable using sanitary napkins or tampons during your periods? Want to switch over to a more environment friendly options? Here is another alternative apart from menstrual cups- Menstrual Discs. A menstrual disc is a go-to option for your hassle-free periods. While the market of a menstrual disc is not as robust as cups and tampons, it is worth knowing…
How Does Period Underwear Work?
Are you tired of worrying about staining your favourite pants when on your period? Or are shifting pads and leaking tampons not allowing you to get a comfortable night’s sleep? Or, perhaps you want to switch to a more environment-friendly and sustainable option, unlike other disposable menstrual products? If you answered yes to any of those above questions, then there…
