I believe when people get out of their comfort zone, they end up writing their own stories! But what makes a story special? What’s the secret ingredient to make it out of the box or ‘one in the crowd’? While there could be a thousand answers to these, I would only choose one — people — and their emotions!
And while the question ‘what kind of emotion’ could trigger another debate here, I believe it could be anything — anything that makes us feel alive!!
So this Menstrual Hygiene Day, when I was told to write stories, I decided not to write one — rather — let the readers write their own!
For every menstruator, period means something different — depending on the culture they follow, the location they belong to, the age group they come into or the lifestyle they lead — everyone develops their own way of tackling period days.
But what makes it tolerable every month? A cup of hot chocolate or a jar of cold ice cream? A reusable menstrual cup or a hot water bag? One may say Netflix or Agatha Christie, or it could be an afternoon nap for someone or a pyjama party for another — but we decided to call it our ‘period buddy’!
This Menstrual Hygiene Day, we urge every menstruator out there to share their period buddy with us — and the world!
The idea is to create a safe, light-hearted online community with memories and words that could comfort menstruators every time they feel down! : )
Why should you be a part of it?
#MyPeriodBuddy is one step forward toward empowering menstruators; towards de-stigmatizing something as simple as MENSTRUATION!
In the times of elections, they say, one finger (on vote) can change everything. We say one story can bring revolution, a change. So why not you be that change?
How can you be a part of it?
Remember the high school slam book that we asked our friends to fill? Consider it similar!
All you need to do is click a picture of yourself with your favourite period buddy, write your heart out, and upload it on Instagram, tagging us & your fellow menstruators with the hashtag #MyPeriodBuddy.
Ask them to do the same while tagging their favourites — and let the cycle go on!
What happens when you share your period buddy with the world?
Well, in the time of stigmas and taboos we live in, #MyPeriodBuddy is a fresh reminder that bleeding doesn’t make anyone any less than others.
Not only will it bring out the essence of urban culture, it will also remind menstruators in the rural & semi-urban areas that periods are the same for everyone — from the pain to stain — it doesn’t differentiate.
The idea is to encourage other menstruators to follow their hearts, do what content them the most and find happiness and strength in small things — sometimes even a jar of ice cream!
This #MenstrualHygieneDay, #Infano, along with #TheLogicalIndian, is addressing nuanced conversations on period centering on the well-being of the menstruators as they power through every day.
If this is something that excites you, then write to us! Send us your picture with your period buddy or upload it on your Instagram, tagging us. Write your story and let the world get inspired by your journey! #IPeriodMyWay #MHD202