In today’s episode, human rights activist Sunil Kumar Sah is taking us to Madhesh Province to demonstrate the issue of taboos and shame around menstruation. On highlighting the state of menstrual health and hygiene knowledge among menstruators on a large scale.

We attempted to encourage the two young girls to communicate their thoughts, even though they were hesitant to talk about their periods.

In Nepal, 13 percent VAT is added to the price of menstrual hygiene products, where accessibility and affordability of these products are low. The lack of proper menstrual hygiene and sanitation often leads to increased school dropouts and low productivity at work, besides health issues.

Thus, various youths have been demanding the revoking of taxes on menstrual hygiene products. This month, one similar event was organized in capital.

Period Kaa Kura also participated in this peaceful protest in Jawalakhel, so in this episode, find more from the spot directly.

Episode 35 Pills and Period

In conversation with Dr Shreyashi Aryal 

Last episode for 2021. Thank you and a Happy New Year. 

Period Kaa Kura continues to speak about dignified menstruation. 

The whole month of December, we have been talking about dignified menopause. In this episode, listen to this conversation about dignified menopause with author and activist Radha Paudel.  

Menopause is a natural stage that takes place after a person's final menstrual cycle. However, it is a neglected issue as similar as menstruation, not just in Nepal, but also in developed countries. Due to this, many women have to suffer silently while they go through the menopause phase.

In this episode, let's find out more from Helen Kemp, Dignified Menstruation Activist from Scotland, who is also an author of the book Surgical Menopause.

Not just menstruation, but the issue of menopause is considered a taboo subject in Nepal. It is often shrouded in shame, secrecy and stigma. Many are unaware of the signs and symptoms. Due to this, many menstruating women face several physical and mental health problems during menopause period. In this episode, let's hear the experiences of a woman who successfully handled the menopause with dignity. We believe each menstruator deserves dignity throughout their entire lifespan.

Menstrual Talk: Dignity first

What is Dignified Menstruation?

Do you remember when you had your last period? Or do you know when the next period date is?

Menstruating people are often left out during period in Nepal. In this episode, youths from Nepal have shared their experience of being abandoned due to menstruation. Listen to Ashish, Sarada and Divya and their struggles dealing with menstrual stigma.

No one deserves to be isolated due to period

#NepaliPodcast

Period Kaa Kura- Nepali Podcast is one year old today. It has been a wonderful journey for a year, filled with many challenges but overriding with enthusiasm and determination ending period taboos and stigma.

Period Kaa Kura is a personal initiative of two sisters cum friends Shristi Kafle and Priyanka Budhathoki smashing menstrual taboos and stigma in Nepal. We are thankful for all our audience, listeners, friends, families and well wishers who supported this journey. We are encouraged to continue raising our voices for dignified menstruation.

Creator and Host: Shristi Kafle and Priyanka Budhathoki