Menstruation is a natural and essential part of a woman’s reproductive health, yet it remains surrounded by myths, taboos, and misinformation in many cultures. These misconceptions often lead to shame ...

If you ask ChatGPT for some of the biggest myths about periods, you’ll get suggestions like, “You shouldn’t use tampons if you’re a virgin,” “You can’t exercise when you have your period,” and “PMS is ...

When I reflect on what I am loving most about my senior year at Georgetown University, my answer is clear: school restrooms being consistently stocked with menstrual products. Following a long-overdue ...

In today’s world, open and honest conversations about menstruation are crucial for empowering young girls and helping them navigate this natural process with confidence and understanding. As a parent ...

Bent over her hand-crank sewing machine, Hajra Bibi carefully stitches sanitary pads for the women of her mountainous village in northwestern Pakistan, one of many rural areas in the deeply ...

Every year 28 May is Menstrual Hygiene Day. WASH United started it in 2014 to end period shame and spread awareness. Their mission is to create a period-friendly world. But we are not there yet.

The onset of menstruation is a major event in a woman's lifeiStock Menstruation is a natural part of a woman's life. World Menstruation Hygiene Day tries to eradicate stigma and taboo associated with ...