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Where I come from, menstruation remains a topic too awkward or embarrassing to discuss in public or even in private. A topic that like the female body itself remains shrouded in secrecy. And stigma. And shame. So much stigma surrounds…
This is part three of our editor chat, Ramadhan Reflections. To read part one click here and part two is available here. What must be done to change the mentality around menstruation? Mediah: I think we need to openly talk…
Whether it is the chhaupadi (banishment) practice in parts of Nepal or the tampon tax imposed in 40 states in the USA that deem tampons as ‘luxury items’ (Heh!), menstruation is a highly misunderstood and stigmatized subject with dire consequences…
This is part two of our editor chat, Ramadhan Reflections. To read part one click here and part three is available here. Why do you think there is a stigma upon menstruation? Any personal experiences to share? Mediah: There is this stigma and negative…
Since I was a child, I was taught to be a good and obedient girl. I was not to speak too loudly or walk too cheerfully; I had to keep in line like other good Asian girls. I was instructed…
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