by Because menstruation is not a curse — it’s a sign of life.
In many parts of India, the word “period” is still spoken in whispers.
Girls hide sanitary pads in black plastic bags.
Mothers hush their daughters if they ask questions out loud.
Temples, kitchens, and even conversations become off-limits.
But why?
Menstruation — a completely natural biological process — is wrapped in layers of shame, silence, and stigma.
And it’s time we broke free from that.
🎭 Culture, Customs, and Silence
In India, many girls are taught from their first period that they are now “impure” during those days.
They are:
- Not allowed to enter the temple
- Told to stay away from cooking
- Asked not to sleep on regular beds
- Isolated during festivals or rituals
These restrictions are not just cultural boundaries — they become emotional scars.
Young girls grow up thinking their body is dirty for something it was biologically designed to do.
🧚♀️ Common Myths — And the Real Facts
Let’s bust a few popular myths that still rule many homes:
| Myth | Fact |
|---|---|
| “Periods are impure.” | Menstruation is a natural, healthy process. Nothing about it is impure. |
| “Women shouldn’t enter temples during periods.” | There is no scientific basis for this belief. It is purely cultural. |
| “You can’t wash your hair or touch pickles.” | No medical reason exists for such restrictions — they are outdated taboos. |
| “Girls shouldn’t talk about periods in front of men.” | Periods are not a private shame — they are a public health issue. Education is key. |
🌺 Real Impact on Girls
Because of these myths:
- Many girls miss school during their periods.
- Some don’t have access to pads or hygiene education.
- Others suffer in silence, thinking pain is normal, when it could be a medical condition like PCOS or endometriosis.
The taboo doesn’t just silence — it harms.
🌈 Breaking the Boundaries
We need to change the way we talk about periods — in schools, at home, and in public.
Here’s how we can start:
- Educate boys and girls equally about menstruation
- Normalize conversations around menstrual health
- Promote access to pads, clean toilets, and hygiene education
- Challenge cultural restrictions that shame girls for something natural
- Encourage mothers and teachers to be open, supportive, and factual
🔊 Let’s Say It Loud: PERIODS ARE NORMAL
Your period is not a punishment.
It is not a secret.
It is a symbol of strength, fertility, and life.
So let’s:
- Talk openly
- Support each other
- Educate with facts
- Break the silence
- End the shame
Because only when we talk without fear, can we live without shame.
💬 Final Thought
Let’s raise a generation where a girl doesn’t feel embarrassed to ask for a pad in public.
Where she isn’t made to feel “less than” for something so powerful.
Let’s stop whispering — and start shouting truth with pride.
Break the taboo. Embrace the truth. Period.
