Period shaming

It is common in my practice to hear women talk about exhaustion, their cravings for junk food, skin break-outs, moodiness, bloating and puffiness prior to their menstrual cycle, followed by a severely heavy and crampy period

Periods are a normal part of puberty, but many kids still face it with confusion, embarrassment, and fear. That's why we spoke to experts to find nine simple ways you can prepare your child for their first period.

This is Mercy. When she gets her period, she doesn’t go to school. Mercy lives in one of the slums in Kenya, where money is very tight for many families. On average a pack of pads cost 1-1.50$, but with her family earning only around 1$ per day, Mercy can’t afford to buy any.

Our periods are not gross, inconvenient, or a nuisance. They are a part of who we are, a reminder of our incredible biological power. Each month, when we bleed, we are reminded of our ability to endure, to create, and to thrive. It’s time to break the silence and shatter the stigma. It’s time to celebrate our periods, not be ashamed of them! #periods #period #day #struggle #hide #shame #power #girl #women #social #days #happy #sanaterypad #happiness #tbt❤️

For Menstrual Hygiene Day, we spoke with OB-GYNs about the most common hygiene mistakes women make during their periods.