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Working in a hospital for hours, wearing a PPE kit, drenched in sweat, has always been tough for healthcare workers. But, the situation is even worse for menstruating people. Periodपाठ bit.ly/3exPjAL

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And it's not just the painful period cramps and secret alternative words for periods but some even face terrifying experiences. Periodपाठ bit.ly/2IlkvqB

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In the UK too, most of the girls consider it an awkward subject. Girl flu, shark week, code red, on the blob are common codes used to refer to period. Periodपाठ bit.ly/32ueiQp

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It reflects the awareness, understanding and acceptance level of people towards the topic about which everyone prefers to remain silent. Periodपाठ bit.ly/2IAti8P

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In our country, sanitation systems have been constructed only for urine and faeces. These systems are inefficient as far as menstrual materials are concerned. Periodपाठ bit.ly/38BAKLi

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Where an urban upper-caste woman is not allowed to enter a temple during her menstruation, a Dalit woman isn’t allowed that for her entire life. Periodपाठ bit.ly/36K3fnA

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The act of isolating them was criminalised in 2018, but it is still being practised today, which reflects the deeply ingrained societal mentality. Periodपाठ bit.ly/2Hhl6d2

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Women and girls with disability dropout from school early which poses another threat of not gathering adequate information related to menstrual health management. #InternationalDayOfPeopleWithDisability youthkiawaaz.com/2020/11/you-ne…

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"Most menstrual taboos that we encounter are an amalgamation of the caste system and patriarchy. The Brahmanical ideals of being “pious” and “pure” are adhered to with rituals and taboos." Periodपाठ bit.ly/39GEJXK

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"It is difficult to tend to vaginal hygiene during menstrual cycles in port-a-potty facilities. A lack of privacy, shower, and laundry facilities makes them more prone to vaginal and urinary tract infections." Periodपाठ bit.ly/3lytmmY

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"“Have you tried eating well?” “Maybe practice yoga?” “Don’t worry, it is normal” are responses that we all have heard from our friends or relatives when we have told them that we were taking pills for menstrual ache." Periodपाठ bit.ly/3hnJAP9