Period Basics

Menstruation is still a taboo in many parts of the world, not just India. A product of misogynistic and patriarchal structures, menstruation is a natural result of women’s childbearing abilities. So why has something so empowering been turned into a taboo? Let’s unpack this. The Origins of Menstrual Taboos For […]

Patriarchal conditioning and gender stereotypes as well as preconceived notions about gender roles over the last 100 odd decades have led to predefined spaces that men and women occupy. But while women are so used to taking care of emotional needs and men are the protectors and providers. How do […]

We asked a few women about their first period stories to see if everyone goes through the same experience. Turns out, while some stories are surprisingly similar, others are truly one-of-a-kind. From convent school lessons to awkward first stains, here are five first-period stories that’ll make you smile, laugh, or […]

When we get our first period, the immediate thought that crosses the mind is how will things be managed? The first period is often associated with cramps in the lower abdomen, breast tenderness, lower backache, dizziness, etc. It takes time for the period to get stabilised — the first one […]

We all must have experienced brown discharge before and after the period ends. Spotting is different from bleeding which happens in between the menstrual cycle. Spotting happens from the upper reproductive tract or from the lower reproductive tract. One might experience heavier spotting from the upper reproductive tract (uterus) and […]