Celebrating ‘Raja Parba’, the Odisha Festival That Breaks Menstruation Taboos
Odias believe that Mother Earth goes through her menstruation cycle during the Raja Parba in mid-June, and she needs time to regenerate before the monsoon.
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Making Menstruation a Girls’ Secret Excludes Other Genders from an Important Conversation
We must let the secret of menstruation out and share the knowledge with adolescent boys and transgender individuals at the same time as girls.
This Single Mom Has Created the Ultimate Bedroom Accessory for Steamy Encounters
New York entrepreneur and Airbnb superhost Claire Alba has come up with the perfect solution for post-sex and menstruation bedroom messes.
“The Menstrual Period Is the Most Valuable Feedback Tool to Measure a Woman’s Health”
A new book explains why menstrual cycles are the perfect barometer of a woman’s health, and how to “biohack” one’s period problems away.
4 Smart, Sustainable Menstrual Hygiene Options for Eco-Conscious Women
On World Menstrual Hygiene Day, we list four options that will keep both your body and the planet safe.
This Startup Makes the Softest Eco-friendly Sanitary Napkins in India
Entrepreneurs Monica Bindra, Nazish Mir and Ali Mir are redefining menstrual hygiene with their new eco-friendly range, Laiqa.
When a Bunch of Gurgaon Divas Decided to ‘Shine Their Light’
Here’s what happened at the Gurgaon edition of eShe magazine’s event, Shine Your Light.
The Day a Film on Menstruation Shot in an Indian Village Made it to the Oscars
The fact that a documentary on a subject as taboo as menstruation, showing how village women are manufacturing low-cost sanitary napkins, has won an Oscar, is a game-changer for the Indian film industry.
From Lice Remedies to Menstrual Hygiene, These ‘Supergirls’ Teach Indian Kids to Stay Clean
The Supergirls series by Katha India contains interesting, relatable stories to educate children about water, sanitation and hygiene – from day-to-day cleanliness to menstrual taboos.
Period Politics: How Does Menstrual Leave Play Out in Our Fight for Equality?
A ‘menstrual bill’ has been placed in Parliament to allow women two days of leave during their periods. How does it play out in our fight for equality?
She Eats Pickles During Her Periods: One Girl’s War Against Menstruation Taboos
A comic on menstruation designed by Aditi Gupta as a college thesis snowballed into Menstrupedia, a creative platform for social awareness.
Opt for These Eco-friendly Sanitary Napkin Brands, and Stop Plastic Waste
Why must your sanitary napkin leave a plastic burden on the earth? Opt for these biodegradable and reusable versions instead.
India’s Eco-Conscious Padwoman Has Created the Ultimate Sanitary Napkin
All of 26 years old, Tanvi Johri has not just launched India’s first 100% biodegradable sanitary napkin, she is also out to change social perceptions surrounding menstrual goods.
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