Periods
Opinion: Inclusive Menstrual Health Education In India!
Lack of education about menstruation is one of the drawbacks to achieving adequate menstrual hygiene worldwide. Schools offer an important chance to transform menstrual hygiene programs that will benefit young girls in the future. According to the research, India is home to about 113 million young girls and around 54% of these girls are unaware of menstruation before they have…
Explained: Menstrual Disc, An Unpopular Product!
With the market streaming with counter alternatives for menstrual products, Menstrual Discs are the new player to rock the town. This innovative product come with its own set of superpowers, like mess-free Period Sex. What is a Menstrual Disc? A menstrual disc is an insertable alternative period product that goes into the vaginal cavity and sits at the base of…
Why Period Pain And Discomfort Should Not Always Be Labelled As Normal
The experience of having periods differs from menstruator to menstruator. For many, the menstrual cycle typically starts between the ages of 11 and 14, with the average cycle being around 28 to 34 days. It can be light and painless for some while heavy and painful for others, but what might be completely normal for one might just be a…
The Down Side Of Hustle Culture: The Effects On A Menstruator
Hustle culture has sucked everyone into working long hours, losing sleep, skipping meals and making sacrifices, all just to get ahead of the competition or break another glass ceiling. Many get so caught up in the adrenaline rush of the hustle that they lose sight of other essential things in life, like their health. Thriving upon a fast-paced environment where…
Fathers And Periods: How To Initiate The Talk?
When it comes to discussing periods, fathers generally sit back thinking it’s a mother-daughter talk and refrain from any discussion which has been labelled as ‘girls’ stuff’. But believe it or not, a father plays a big role in how comfortable her daughter gets with her own personality — her femininity, thought process and emotions. It has been proven in…
Menstrual cup/tampon guide for the first-timers
Do you remember taking your first roller coaster ride? The thrill in anticipation, palpitation, and jitters right before taking the ride is so spine-chilling! Well, using a tampon or a menstrual cup for the first time might be an adventure on par with a roller coaster ride. The decision to ditch the easy-to-use pads and switch to tampons or menstrual…
Good Menstrual Health: 7 Period Red Flags You Shouldn’t Ignore
Have you missed your period? Do you experience pain before, during, or after your menstrual cycle? These are red flags. Menstrual troubles may affect a woman's general health. Good Menstrual Health should be distinguished by age of menarche, length of the menstrual cycle, excessive bleeding, clots, and persistent intermenstrual bleeding. What are the red flags? There are many different red…
How Accessible Is Menstrual Hygiene In India?
What is menstrual hygiene? While the concept of menstrual hygiene relates to proper care and accessibility to menstrual products, including the feasibility to use toilets, it is not limited to this arena only. Menstrual hygiene is about ensuring an environment that values and supports menstruation with dignity and not viewing it through the lens of taboos. This is a component…
