DEMYSTIFYING MYTHS OF MENSTRUATION



Despite being a completely natural function, menstruation has always been met with the most ridiculous of myths and this is the reason for the negative effects of the perception of menstruation on girls and women.

The shame and misunderstanding surrounding menstruation has been deep-rooted in social and cultural norms.Today, we highlight a few of these myths as well as counter them with facts.

Here are a few of the myths;
📌 Menstrual blood is a bad omen and can be used for rituals against the menstruating woman.
📌 Menstruating women are impure.
📌 Menstrual blood can weaken both men’s productive and reproductive abilities.
📌 Menstruation is a disease.

Here are the facts of menstruation!
📌 Periods are a perfectly normal part of a girl or woman’s physiology.
📌 Menstruation is your body’s way of getting ready to  carry pregnancies. Without your period, you’re likely going to be unable to give birth.
📌 Menstruation is not a disease. It is part of the normal function of a woman’s body and is a vital indicator of good reproductive health.
📌 Menstrual blood is not a bad omen.

It is no secret that these myths continue to  negatively impact the lives of girls and women globally. It is our collective role to challenge  these social norms to make the world a safe place for our menstruating girls and women.

What can you do as an individual to demystify myths surrounding menstruation??

Kindly join the ongoing conversation on periods ahead of Menstrual Hygiene Day on our social media handles
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CREDITS: Abdul-Hanan Saani Inusah- Youth Advisory Board Member
                   Dzidzor Kwamuar- PRO

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