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The Goddesses Did Bleed
Ever since I was 14, I started bleeding every month. Not a stranger to menstruation, I started accepting the fact that this is what I have been entitled to do since I have been born with a functional...
View ArticleI Just Started Using Menstrual Cups And I Couldn’t Be Happier
Menstrual cups are way better than sanitary napkins or tampons. It’s true that using a sanitary napkin is better than using a cotton cloth. But times have changed. Actually, I was surprised when I...
View ArticleWhat I Would Have Liked My Dad To Give Me When I Faced My Periods
Menstruation is not a ‘girl problem’. But yes, we the ones who bleed know that there are problematic aspects. I want to talk about our fathers. If only they knew that this isn’t a problem to be...
View ArticlePeriods Are Normal And I Am Not Ashamed Of Bleeding
We, the 21st-century generation are so particular about the latest technological advancements, gadgets and what not. But what happens to us when it comes to issues like menstruation? Why do we end up...
View ArticleTake That Plastic Bag You Use To Hide Pads And Strangle Your Outdated Thoughts
“Amma, what are those napkins that you use?” “Shh… Speak low, you shall know about it later. For now, it is none of your business.” How many of us women out here have heard our mothers, fathers,...
View ArticleThe ‘Impurity’ Of Menstruating Women In The Eyes Of The World’s Religions
It’s 3 AM in the morning. The dogs in our locality have suddenly staged a mesmerising Sydney opera. My limbo is beautifully shattered – and I am haunted by intriguing clouds of thoughts. I wonder about...
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What PMS And My Period Does To My Depression
I am writing this while on my period. The last few days, I have spiralled almost out of control – I have cried incessantly, with thoughts of me being absolutely worthless. My PMS is more like a...
View ArticleA Lack Of Knowledge Among Men Is Costing The Fight Against Menstrual Taboos
A universal lack of clear-cut information and education makes menstruation a source of shame and embarrassment. The persistent taboos around menstruation means that only limited information is...
View ArticleSmall Steps Can Indeed Go A Long Way To Ensure Menstrual Hygiene In India
The health and well-being of women are important determinants as they have an irreversible impact on our society. Women’s health in India can be examined by multiple indicators, which vary according to...
View ArticleOf Menstruation And Choice: Your Convenience Is Someone Else’s Impractical...
In the spring of 2015, when I was preparing for a social venture challenge and looking for an area which needed a change in my community, taboos against menstruation came naturally to me. Let me...
View Articleरिपोर्टिंग करते हुए जब पैड चेंज करने के लिए पूरे दिन एक भी पब्लिक टॉयलेट नहीं...
एक वक्त था जब पीरियड्स पर बात करने पर आपको बेशर्म होने के तमगे से नवाज़ दिया जाता था। लेकिन, आज लड़कियों/महिलाओं ने इस बेशर्मी को खुलकर स्वीकारा है। वे खुलकर बात कर रहीं, लिख रहीं, अपनी आवाज़ उठा रही...
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Why Do Menstruating Women Continue To Hold Fasts During Ramadan?
If menstruation starts during the day, the fast of the day is invalidated. If a menstruating woman intends to fast or refrain herself from any meals, even though she knows that it is haram, she is...
View ArticleTo Provide Better Menstrual Care, We Need To Understand What Menopause Feels...
I am 18 years old and most girls my age know and have experienced periods. Some months, they come and go like an old acquaintance; other months, they make you question the very reason for your...
View ArticleMy Dad Bought Me My First Sanitary Pad
Menstruation in India is associated with shame and taboo. Everyone loves to celebrate the birth of the child but nobody likes to celebrate the process. I was in class 10 when I experienced my first...
View ArticleThe Word Menstruation Has ‘Men’ In It
I was 15, down with high fever and upset stomach for almost no reason. It was a scorching afternoon that led to dehydration. Regular intake of water pushed me to the bathroom. I woke up to feel odd...
View ArticleWe Also Need To Talk About What Happens To The Body During Menstruation
Let’s face it, talking about menstrual hygiene is still a taboo in most parts of India. While things are changing, with many schools taking the initiative to educate their students and parents also...
View Articleदोस्त को पीरियड्स आए और स्कूल/कॉलेज में पैड ना हो तो ये सिर्फ ‘लड़कियों वाली...
पंद्रह साल की थी जब पहली बार एहसास हुआ कि औरत होना बहुत दर्दनाक है। जब माहवारी के दौरान दर्द पेट से होते हुए धीरे धीरे कमर और पैर/तलवे तक पहुंचता है तब ज्ञात होता है कि एक लड़की से औरत बनने तक का सफर...
View Articleसेक्शुअली ट्रांसमिटेड इन्फेक्शन से भी ज़्यादा खतरनाक है पीरियड्स का इन्फेक्शन
मुझे अपने जीवन में कभी पीरियड्स को लेकर किसी टैबूज़ का तो सामना नहीं करना पड़ा, लेकिन हाइजीन और पीरियड्स से जुड़ी सामान्य स्वास्थ्य की समस्याओं से ज़रूर दो-चार होना पड़ा है। और इस जानकारी के अभाव में...
View ArticleAs A German, I Was Shocked To See The Struggles Indian Women Face During...
When I grew up in Germany, I never had to worry about my period. Sure, probably everybody agrees that having your period – the pain, the mood swings, the tiredness – is not the most wonderful...
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Menstruating In The Indian Campus
Menstruation is a word the world refuse to say out loud. Even in the most progressive circles where we discuss the plight of humanity, we hesitate to address this one topic, which concerns half the...
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