Periods
How Important Is Hydration For Good Menstrual Health?
How much water do we need every day to maintain good menstrual health? I'm glad you asked! The answer is: it depends. Factors such as how active you are, the climate you live in, and your size all play a role. Read more about what it takes to stay hydrated in this blog post by Infano. Why We Need to…
Why Is Good Thyroid Health Important For Good Menstrual Health?
The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ located at the base of the neck. It produces thyroxine, a hormone that plays an essential role in regulating your metabolic rate, as well as other functions throughout your body. In addition to being able to cause or contribute to thyroid diseases, one's thyroid will also have direct implications on other bodily systems…
Is Chocolate A Healthy Diet For Women And Menstruators For Painful Periods?
Menstruators who suffer from painful periods and cramps often turn to over-the-counter drugs as a way to alleviate their pain but did you know that chocolate is a delicious treat that can also be a healthy diet for women? In fact, according to a study published in the medical journal Clinical Nursing Research, up to 75% of people report using…
Not All Premenstrual Symptoms Indicate Good Menstrual Health
Premenstrual symptoms are not normal for all women but are for many. However, not all types of premenstrual symptoms are normal or indicate good menstrual health. The purpose of this article is to explore the different types of premenstrual symptoms and provide tips on how to manage them. The menstrual cycle is a physical and emotional rollercoaster for many women.…
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…