Periods-not a taboo anymore
Menstruation, periods, chumming. We all have come across these words in our lives but people mostly talk about it in hushed tones as if it were a punishable offense to even mention these words loudly. It is most certainly a taboo to talk about these subject in public and I want to contribute in a small way in eradicating this taboo. A girl experiences periods for the "most part of her life" starting from the age of 10-12 which lasts up to the age of 45-50 on an average (although it may vary depending from person to person) and yet we do not talk about it openly. So let us start a conversation and normalize this because it is a natural process and there is nothing to be ashamed of. I got the courage to speak about it in public domain all thanks to our Prime Minister Modi ji who on this 15th of August spoke about it from the Red Fort, Delhi and the whole nation applauded and welcomed the news about biodegradable sanitary napkins being provided to 5 crore women at Re.1 through 6...