Near midnight and I get a photoshoot request message to support a social cause. Woh! Who thinks of me at this hour! Next day I am talking to Deki from Ministry of Education who is going all out to promote " Menstrual Hygiene Day. This lady is " burning midnight oil " in pursuit of creating acceptable space for fellow female especially of adolescent age.
Menstruation is natural process that takes place in a female body to keep afresh the cycle of life and birth. When it happens to a young girl the very first time, it can be strange, confusing, frightening and embarrassing. Go ahead and talk to your mother, sister or female friend. They all experience the same physical phenomena.
Menstruation known as " monthly period " is mostly uncomfortable and at times accompanied by painful cramps and even headaches. Embarrassing at awkward times. It flushes out especially at stressul moment like being asked a question by the teacher in the class to which you do not have the right answer. But definitely menstruation is not shameful. Just make sure that you are well padded up.
And for that, there must be an easy and convenient access to low-in-cost and high -in-quality sanitary napkins/ pads. An important goal of " Menstrual Higiene Day.
Please lend your support. Accepting Menstrual Day is important and more so is Menstrual Hygiene Day which is even more relevant to easing menstrual blues and ridding society of stupid stigma.
Early in life, I thought how unfortunate ladies are to undergo 4- 5 days menstrual period every month. That is very challenging. As years passed by and more women outlive men and fellow female friends tend to lead more energetic and fulfilling lives, I realise that menstrual phenomna is a rare " gift " not a curse of nuisance. This cycle rejuvinates the shine and health of women. It is a natural spa process that relaxes the body and brings back colour of youth even at mid-age.
We men and boys can contribute to our own comfort and that of our female family members, fellow students and work colleagues by developing an appreciative and positive attitude to this mostly referred to as " ladies troubles ". Just be acceptably understanding. No need to be helpful. Thank you.
P.S Now my midnight lady Deki, could you excuse me from photoshoot? I just cannot bear public gaze. I fully support your noble social vision. Nice talking to you. regards.
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