Why Can’t We Take Periods For What It Is?
My five year old darling comes running to me in the kitchen as I fry the...
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My Periods Don’t Stop Me From Praying
22ndJuly, 2008 To my dearest child, I wish you a very very Happy Birthday. I hope...
A Father Explaining Periods To His Daughter
(*Nuara is an Assamese term denoting menstruation but it literally means: ‘cannot be done.’) “Koliyameghedhakiseoidhuniajunormukhonioi…” Sapna...
Why Menstrual Leaves are Necessary?
“She is a mother, she is a sister, she is a friend and she is a...
How A Father Made Sure His Daughter Was Ready For Her First Period
Men have reached Mars but even now fathers hesitate discussing menstruation with their daughters. This was...
How Two Friends And A Pilot Pen Dispelled The Shame Around Periods.
Aaditya is a quiet and shy boy in the ninth standard. He shares all this thoughts...
Every Boy Needs To Be Educated About Periods. Here’s Why.
Prelude. Ayush’s story. I had gone to meet my childhood friend, Aahana. While were talking, she...