Dashain is the biggest Hindu festival in Nepal. Thus, in this episode, we are presenting you poems related to menstruation. We believe poems can portray or challenge social traditions and taboos around the period.  This festival, celebrate responsibly and let's be period positive. Today, we present a poem "Brahmaji ko Rajaswala" written by Nepali poet Nawaraj Parajuli. The poet has recited this poem in different platforms.

Dashain is the biggest Hindu festival in Nepal. Thus, in this episode, instead of talking about any specific issue, we are presenting you poems related to menstruation. We believe poems can portray or challenge social traditions and taboos around the period. This festival, celebrate responsibly and let's be period positive. Here we present a poem written by Lucile Clifton, which is translated and recited by communication professional Ganesh Acharya.

Dashain is the biggest Hindu festival in Nepal. Thus, in this episode, we are presenting you poems related to menstruation. We believe poems can portray or challenge social traditions and taboos around the period. This powerful poem is by Dhangadhi-based young social activist Prekchya Dhami. This festival, let's celebrate responsibly amid virus fear and let's be period positive.

During festivals in Nepal, menstruating women are often isolated and restricted to take part in celebrations. Thus, many women opt to take medicines to postpone their period cycle. In this episode, we talk about the current practices, health implications of such medicines and the importance of menstrual health. As we are celebrating the biggest Hindu festival Dashain, we also talk about how and why the Hindu religion has prohibited menstruating women in many activities. Let all women celebrate the festivity together.

Are our grandmothers ready to adopt positive attitude and behaviour towards menstruation?

The way females perceive menstruation is different according to age and experience. We know that attitude of today's generation is more positive towards menstruation as a natural process. But, what about the views of our grandmothers? Are they ready to accept the change? In this episode, let's hear from our grandmother herself. 

If we have options of sustainable menstrual products, why to stick to non-degradable pads and contribute to a disturbance in ecology? In this episode, we dwell on re-usable sanitary pads and menstrual cups, which are convenient and environmental-friendly. Let's make our Periods better for the environment.

Most of the women and non-binary person who menstruate often go through period shaming in life. The feeling of embarrassment and self-hate are then reinforced by society and that’s not something to be openly and honestly discussed.

Do you know most female healthcare workers cannot change pads or do not have access to toilets during menstruation while treating

In this episode, we are sharing our personal experiences about the first period. We might have different stories but the pain we go through is almost similar. We experienced the most terrifying and traumatising situation where once even self-esteem was lost. To know why and how to listen to our Podcast.

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