As with any topic that is shrouded in secrecy or surrounded by stigma, the fallout is shame, misinformation and an inaccessibility to the necessary avenues of support. Menstruation is one such topic. The historical views surrounding it have resulted in both menstruation, and those who menstruate, often being presented as shameful, dirty, inferior and impure. Only by having open and factual conversations can we all correct this skewed and erroneous view surrounding menstruation and its impact on reproductive health. Historical... Continue reading
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