7 Myths About Menstruation In India That Need To Be Busted In Order To Set Things Right

Menstruation is a monthly occurrence for women who are of reproductive age. There’s flow of blood and tissue as the lining of the uterus sheds itself each month. While it is the most natural process, patriarchy has stigmatised menstruation and menstruating women. We’re at a point where menstrual health is not addressed because of the various myths surrounding menstruation.

The idea behind most myths we encounter is that periods are supposed to be unhygienic and menstruating women are dirty. However, this needs to change if you want women in our country to be healthy. Moreover, this will also help them feel better psychologically and turn them into more confident women.

Periods are a natural process and there's no scientific proof behind any of the myths. Let's bust these myths to make sure women are healthier.

Here's to more awareness and setting things right.

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