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Here Is The ‘Period’ical History of The Making of Modern Sanitary Products
Probably the most prevalent menstrual hygiene product seen in use in recent generations has been the sanitary pad. It is available today in various sizes, fragrances and even for different times of the day, but the sanitary pad underwent evolution over centuries, with numerous failed experiments that ultimately led to its present form. Similarly, the existence of menstrual products other than pads too can be seen, even in the past.
What’s The Connection Of Menstruation With Gender-Based Violence?
Gender-based violence (GBV) is an untold story and unrevealed experience for a considerable percentage of women in India and the world. NFHS-IV data shows that 30% of women in India in the age group of 15-49 have experienced physical violence, and 6% in the same age group have faced sexual violence. About 31% of married women have experienced physical, sexual and emotional violence by their spouses. This shows how violence against women has been ingrained and increasing day by day.
Your Guide To Talk To Your Kids About Menstruation
When I asked my seven years old niece about periods, she fled. I got concerned thinking of how to console her. To my surprise, she came back immediately with a bag showing me the sanitary pads in it. She said, “My mother has told me, if we get periods, we must place the pad in our panties.” Just out of curiosity to know her awareness, I asked her what she knows about periods? With a naughty smile, she told me, “Girls lose a little blood every month when they don’t have a baby in their tummy.
Before You Pour Yourself That Umpteenth Cup Of Coffee, You need To Read This!
Caffeine is naturally found in the leaves and fruits of some plants. It has been consumed since time immemorial. Today, it is consumed throughout the world as tea, coffee and in some carbonated soft drinks. It is also found in mild quantities in chocolates, cough syrups and non-prescription medicines. It is the most commonly consumed and among the most studied psychoactive substances in the world. In many parts of the world, caffeinated beverages are popular and cultural.
Can Female Genital Mutilation Affect Period Flow?
Globally, people still hold onto many taboos and myths around menstruation. Such notions around period create negative attitudes toward this biological phenomenon and menstruators experiencing it. After menarche, girls experience challenges related to the management of period in public places. According to UNESCO, 1 in 10 school-age African girls do not attend school during menstruation. The World Bank further highlights absences of approximately four days every four weeks.
Over 50% Indians Feel That The Next Pandemic Could Come From Farm Animals: Survey
New Delhi (October 16th, 2020): On the occasion of World Food Day, International animal welfare organisation, World Animal Protection has released a report, which finds that superbugs are emerging on farms from antibiotic overuse, and those antibiotic-resistant bacteria are entering our food chain and our environment.
How Has The Period Industry Changed Over The Last 100 Years?
In recent years, the activity on periods has always made the global headlines, targeting taboos, digging at public policy, and promoting companies to create new products (including women, transgender, non-binary people). However, there is a growing concern about the corporate influence on the period resources. Menstruation in the last 100 years has become one of the most profitable markets producing various menstrual products.
Menstruators Should Be Allowed Menstruation Leaves, Period
Should a menstruator get paid leaves? This common question has been surfacing after a decision made by Zomato recently. Although this is not the first time that an organisation is making a progressive decision such as this to justify the diversity of biological process. The Bihar government also has the provision of taking two period leaves per month since 1992.
Why ‘Whisper’ Ultra, Not Shout Ultra: Time For Brands To Rise Against Stigma
This post is a part of Periodपाठ, a campaign by Youth Ki Awaaz in collaboration with WSSCC to highlight the need for better menstrual hygiene management in India. Click here to find out more. This post is a part of Periodपाठ, a campaign by Youth Ki Awaaz in collaboration with WSSCC to highlight the need for better menstrual hygiene management in India. Click here to find out more.
Do You Know About This Period Condition Called Endometriosis?
Latia Lee’s right lung collapsed. After her emergency surgery, she was told that it was due to spontaneous pneumothorax (just a fluke). But it ended up happening again, which is when she began to research. She realised that both times her lung had collapsed, she was on the second day of her period. Googling the term “endometriosis“, she was in disbelief. All the symptoms matched, as this was what she had been suffering with for 23 years, without proper diagnosis.
Sound Policies That Are Helping Young Children Combat Menstrual Stigma
When it comes to menstrual health management, the two missing As are: Access and Awareness. Lack of access to sanitary pads and awareness around menstrual hygiene is the major roadblock to ensure menstrual health management.
Population Control, Money Matters & Denial of Rights; Hysterectomies In India
The Emergency of India took place from 1975 to 1977. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declared it with the goal of controlling “internal disturbances”, which led to constitutional rights being suspended and freedom of speech and press being withdrawn. A significant aspect of the Emergency was forced sterilisation procedures which exist to date. Image source: WordPress 1.
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