When it comes periods, it can get really awkward being a Desi girl.
Especially a Desi girl having her first period. And even a Desi girl on her period at a wedding. As a guest, as a bride, as the bride’s sister.
The AWKWARDNESS. “Shit, I need a tampon. A pad. A giant absorbing towel!”
The IRRITATION “Stop bothering me. My back hurts. I’m bloaty. My mood is crazy and I can’t stop it.”
and the worst…
THE SHAMING. “Don’t touch the gods, don’t pray, don’t go to this room.”
Let me tell you something, GOD doesn’t care if you have your period or not.
Also, people need to stop freaking out when you have period, whether it’s your first or 1000th.
And if you’re freaking out, that’s okay. There’s a resource you can go to now. Menstrupedia. In the making for almost two years, the founders created a comic book about your period. It’s scientifically accurate, debunks myths, and wholly makes the period process less awkward.
Written in 10 languages, you can buy the e-book of Menstrupedia online. There’s also a message board, but it’s rarely updated unfortunately. The Learn section, with loads of quick guides, is definitely the best.
Pass this on to a young desi girl in your life. Let’s stop the stigma against periods.