Lack of Menstrual Hygiene Holding Back the Indian Economy

Sexual taboos limiting women's contributions

Sushma Devi, a mother of three in Northern India, stores her "moon cup" on the window sill of the mud-brick veranda that shelters the family goats.

In a village where few have indoor toilets and the Hindi word for her genitals is a profanity, 30-year-old Sushma struggles to talk about how she manages her period and the changes brought by the bell-shaped device she inserts in her vagina to collect menstrual blood.

H/T Charles WT

Comments

[ednavinson]

There are still many villages where women don't get the best hygienic environment for their periods which is very embarrassing. This has to be stopped and some necessary programs should be arranged by the government to spread awareness regarding this issue. As it can also affect on women's fertility.
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[LorettaTapia]

Nice article...
This whole idea will help women's to get their best health care facilities in low money. To stay comfortable and hygienic during menstruation you can make use of cup menstruelle which is 100% safe for all women and also it helps it in doing physical activities. This will be really great for all women to get all necessary hygiene during menstruation, the lack of facilities and appropriate sanitary products.