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Tag: shame & stigma

Removing the Stigma Around Menstruation

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

Period Poverty

Period Poverty & Its Impact Period Poverty is a reality for many all around the world! Period Poverty can be defined as the lack of access to safe and hygienic menstrual products during monthly periods and inaccessibility to basic sanitation services or facilities as well as menstrual hygiene education.  This directly impact one’s ability to navigate daily living activities. The lack of access to hygiene products can cause feelings of both seclusion and exclusion. People stay home from school or... Continue reading

Removing Stigma & Shame

Social norms have created a cloak of secrecy and shame around many things associated with sex. This includes our sexual health, something that needs to be cared for no differently than our physical or emotional health. Yet when shame and stigma is attached to our sexual wellness, we oft times attach it to our sexual illness and further exacerbate our negative feelings. We need to work on promoting awareness and education to all in order to help remove the stigma... Continue reading