Harambee: menstrual blood and the politics of solidarity
Artistic expression, language and shared rituals around menstruation have the potential to foster ‘harambee’, the Kenyan concept of solidarity, writes human-rights lawyer Farah Ahamed.
Tag: menstruation
Locked in the system: Shobhita Thakur’s ‘Khilawadi’ exposes the violence of caste and patriarchy
Filmmaker Shobhita Thakur speaks to Palak Malik about her debut film ‘Khilawadi’, its portrayal of caste-based sexual exploitation, and how a woman’s lens shapes stories that need empathy, restraint and political conviction.
Childfree not childless: a filmmaker reclaims her right to freedom from motherhood
A married woman without children faces innumerable judgements and questions in India. But even though motherhood is idealised, the woman’s body is considered impure, notes filmmaker Shobhita Thakur.
Nepal study finds that menstrual taboos persist despite education, women still secluded during periods
A recent study by CGIAR-Gender found that menstrual taboos are firmly in place in many parts of Nepal, with women being denied their rights and opportunities during menstruation.
From shame to digital snooping, this new book explores the experience of menstruation in South Asia
Edited by human-rights lawyer Farah Ahamed, the new anthology ‘Period Matters’ is an in-depth look at how menstruation is perceived and experienced in South Asia.
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.
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.
by eShe
May 28, 2019
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.
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