Period Pride
The topic of Menstruation, Period Pride, and periods was a hush-hush topic till yesterday, and it wasn’t discussed openly in families. Every woman goes through it, and it’s quite a normal thing, but it was the thing to
be ashamed of, and many inhibitions and taboos were associated with it.
be ashamed of, and many inhibitions and taboos were associated with it.
I do remember, in my childhood days, I saw my Mom and Aunts to
stay away from the kitchen for three to four days, and they slept separately, and when
Anyone who asked about them during their period of exile they were told that they were
not well, and now I think that the mature men understood the reason, but it was
beyond my thought to understand the reason, so in simple words, I understood
that they were ill, but a conflict arose in my mind about why they were not
allowed to take their food or give us food or snacks, they appeared more as
untouchables.
stay away from the kitchen for three to four days, and they slept separately, and when
Anyone who asked about them during their period of exile they were told that they were
not well, and now I think that the mature men understood the reason, but it was
beyond my thought to understand the reason, so in simple words, I understood
that they were ill, but a conflict arose in my mind about why they were not
allowed to take their food or give us food or snacks, they appeared more as
untouchables.
When I was 12 years old, my mother & granny used to
ask me umpteen times in a hushed tone about bleeding in my panties, and they were on
vigil. At that moment, I didn’t understand their concern, but now I have
understood. My Period Pride was later than that of normal girls, so they were more
concerned, but they never explained it to me clearly.
ask me umpteen times in a hushed tone about bleeding in my panties, and they were on
vigil. At that moment, I didn’t understand their concern, but now I have
understood. My Period Pride was later than that of normal girls, so they were more
concerned, but they never explained it to me clearly.
Soon, my younger sister had her Period Pride on time, and she was
exiled just like my Mom and Aunt, sleeping in another bed, not allowed in the kitchen
blah…blah. I directly asked my sis, she told me that she was bleeding and Maa
had asked her to refrain from entering the kitchen & puja room, washing hair
and touching pickle jars and be vigilant in changing sanitary napkins n
staining dresses and not to discuss with anyone…I understood the reason behind
This has been rebellious since childhood. I told my Mom that if you
are continuing since the nonsense practice of exiling people in periods, then I
won’t ever disclose to you…I hate this practice.
exiled just like my Mom and Aunt, sleeping in another bed, not allowed in the kitchen
blah…blah. I directly asked my sis, she told me that she was bleeding and Maa
had asked her to refrain from entering the kitchen & puja room, washing hair
and touching pickle jars and be vigilant in changing sanitary napkins n
staining dresses and not to discuss with anyone…I understood the reason behind
This has been rebellious since childhood. I told my Mom that if you
are continuing since the nonsense practice of exiling people in periods, then I
won’t ever disclose to you…I hate this practice.
“Thud,” a hard slap hit my face…this was my Mother.
“How do you say nonsense? All members abide by n are you the
one exceptionally unique from others…you are bleeding and keeping it a secret.”
This was my Mom, fast and furious.
one exceptionally unique from others…you are bleeding and keeping it a secret.”
This was my Mom, fast and furious.
I told her that I wasn’t bleeding, but I feel very bad
watching this practice, and if I come of age and start my periods, I don’t want to
go through such practices.
watching this practice, and if I come of age and start my periods, I don’t want to
go through such practices.
I was in my 15th year, and now and then, the
The hushed topic among the ladies of my house was that my periods were late despite my having proper physical features, and they persuaded me to see a doctor for the same.
By this time, I understood the pangs of a Period Pride and was reluctant to visit
a doctor for the same. Granny gave me one year to wait for it, or else it was
compulsory to see the doctor. I was relieved for a year, but my bickering
continued about the age-old practice.
The hushed topic among the ladies of my house was that my periods were late despite my having proper physical features, and they persuaded me to see a doctor for the same.
By this time, I understood the pangs of a Period Pride and was reluctant to visit
a doctor for the same. Granny gave me one year to wait for it, or else it was
compulsory to see the doctor. I was relieved for a year, but my bickering
continued about the age-old practice.
Before completing the 16th birthday, signs of flow showed up
and the elder ladies were relieved that I had joined their group, but a rebel
has its own way. I slept on the same bed, went into the kitchen, and led a normal
life, and this way my younger aunt and sis too were relieved from their monthly
punishments.
and the elder ladies were relieved that I had joined their group, but a rebel
has its own way. I slept on the same bed, went into the kitchen, and led a normal
life, and this way my younger aunt and sis too were relieved from their monthly
punishments.
I felt proud of myself that I helped bring a change and
I led a normal life, the flow did not disturb my daily routine, only I
refrained from worshiping God… maybe the fear of an unseen power held me back.
I led a normal life, the flow did not disturb my daily routine, only I
refrained from worshiping God… maybe the fear of an unseen power held me back.
When I was in the tenth grade, our biology teacher explained the
Reason for ovulation and its importance in women’s lives; I was amazed to know
about the production house that a woman carries and how ovulation helps to
manufacture eggs with the amalgamation of a man’s sperm.
Reason for ovulation and its importance in women’s lives; I was amazed to know
about the production house that a woman carries and how ovulation helps to
manufacture eggs with the amalgamation of a man’s sperm.
The child is regarded as the soul of God, and so the woman who
carries life in her womb for 9 months should be worshipped as a goddess, and
This period should be regarded as the pride of a Woman who makes her eligible for
motherhood.
carries life in her womb for 9 months should be worshipped as a goddess, and
This period should be regarded as the pride of a Woman who makes her eligible for
motherhood.
The mothers should openly discuss and explain the ins & outs
out of periods and educate every daughter how to manage herself during periods, and
A lot more associated with it….it is a thing of Pride that God has bestowed on
Every female on earth.
out of periods and educate every daughter how to manage herself during periods, and
A lot more associated with it….it is a thing of Pride that God has bestowed on
Every female on earth.
How to take care of Periods Pride?
- Maintain cleanliness and good hygiene.
- Change
Use sanitary napkins at proper intervals and in case of heavy flow, change whenever necessary
You feel uncomfortable with the flow. - Carry extra napkins while going to work or
school. - Discomfort tit bits are normal in periods, but if
you experience excruciating pain and discomfort, immediately see the doctor. - Never neglect discomfort, pain, and heavy flow;
There can be a medical emergency & follow up with your gynecologist, the best friend of a complete Woman.
I feel proud to be a woman, and I take special care of myself
during my sacred days.
So important to talk about this. I'm proud too and there is nothing to be ashamed of. it is our biology no matter what someone might say. Woman and proud of everything that entails being a woman 🙂
Thanks Nabanita
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