Men must be educated to end menstrual stigma, says Pravati Parida - OrissaPOST

What My First Period Taught Me About Silence, Stigma, And The Power of Change

Growing up in Gaya, a small town in Bihar marked by its vibrant culture yet steeped in tradition, I witnessed a community grappling with deeply ingrained taboos and limited resources. Women and girls often lacked access to basic menstrual health knowledge, and silence around periods perpetuated shame and misinformation. Families here navigated poverty, patriarchal norms, and the absence of reliable infrastructure, leaving women to manage their h…

“Menstruation: A Blessing, Not a Taboo”: Dy CM Pravati Parida

Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida emphasised the need to break the silence surrounding menstruation and create a period-friendly environment in public spaces. Speaking at the World Menstrual Hygiene Day event organised at the State Institute for Women and Children, she described menstruation as a divine blessing and called for greater awareness and inclusivity. ଋତୁସ୍ରାବ […] The post “Menstruation: A Blessing, Not a Taboo”: Dy CM Pravat…

Men must be educated to end menstrual stigma, says Pravati Parida - OrissaPOST

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said Wednesday that men must be educated to help break the stigma on menstrual health. While inaugurating a conclave on ‘Menstrual Health & Hygiene 2025’, organised by IIT Bhubaneswar here, Parida said, “Menstruation, a natural biological process, has long been shrouded in taboo, forcing generations of women to suffer in silence. It’s time we break this silence, and initiatives like this c…