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Experts suggest using moringa in sanitary pads, citing its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and skin-nourishing properties. The plant may improve menstrual comfort, reduce irritation, control odor, and lower infection risk, offering a safer, chemical-free alternative for sensitive intimate care
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As women’s cricket remains one of the ICC’s six key strategic priorities, the governing body has broadened its educational and awareness efforts on women’s health, aiming to normalize discussions on topics like menstruation within team settings.
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Over 250 participants including beneficiaries, policymakers, representatives from the development sector, and youngsters were present at the event.
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Top court had said the issue was of "immense importance" and that the Centre should engage with all the stakeholders for implementation of a uniform national policy
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In urban areas, sanitary napkins are the norm, with only a few exploring other sustainable options.
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To create awareness about sustainable period products, a team of volunteers from Humjoli Foundation attempted a Guinness World Record by making a mosaic image using 4,562 biodegradable sanitary pads.
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Hyderabad: City-based voluntary organisation Youngistaan Foundation in collaboration with UNICEF recently organised a unique event at Lamakaan on the issue of observing menstrual hygiene and to spread awareness about it. As part of the unique event, being organised on the occasion of menstrual hygiene month-2022, over 100 members of inter-generational, gender inclusive audience leveraged art, […]
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Hyderabad: With women in many rural areas of the country still reluctant to talk about menstruation, the NGO Humans for Humanity founded by Anurag Chauhan is on a mission to educate the rural population on menstrual hygiene. They are also assisting transmen who are unperturbed on their menstrual health. Anurag’s life took a turn when […]
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New Delhi: Menstrual health comprises the physical, social and mental aspects related to menstruation or periods. In India, women’s health has been given secondary importance due to a male dominant society, illiteracy, low socio-economic conditions and ignorance. The most common causes of menstrual problems are PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), and abnormal or heavy menstrual bleeding. […]
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BC Welfare Hostel warden Aparna and JD Foundation member Vemuri Hansi explained to the students about the personal hygiene practices adolescent girls should follow
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NTPC in association with Deepthi Mahila Samithi and Dhanwantri Hospital organised an awareness session through virtual mode wherein more than 100 girls participated
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Sriharshitha's journey working for the environment started three years ago when she was in her second year of college and started interning at Council for Green Revolution (CGR)
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The movement, launched by feminine care brand Whisper, begins with shedding light on the impact of 2.3 crore girls dropping out of school due to lack of period education and protection.
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According to a March 2020 report of the Ministry of Health, majority of menstruating females in India are largely dependent on unsafe sanitary materials like rags, cloth, hay, sand, and ash as their only alternatives
