Click here to read part 4. Personal experiences While I began exploring the origin behind menstrual practices and the understanding of it as per Ayurveda,
Author: Sinu Joseph
Menstrual Hygeine is now a days being translated as Sanitary Napkins only given the huge amount of money being poured in by various agencies. It may seem surprising to many that menstruation was not a taboo in the traditional societies, as it is being perceived today. Sinu Joseph has been an insightful and courageous woman to have voiced her concerns on this topic not just from social or physical, but also from spiritual perspective.
Click here to read part 3. 7. Taking time off during menstruation In Dakshina Kannada (Karnataka state), we came across a woman who explained to
Click here to read part 2. 3. Avoiding sex during menstruation One of the cultural practices surrounding menstruation is the restriction on sexual activity. On
Click here to read Part 1. In this write-up, I have covered the following cultural practices around menstruation: Not attending religious functions, visiting the temple
On the second year of the world menstrual hygiene day on May 28th, I write this blog. I write it, as I read articles, posters