Breaking The Taboos: Starting Open Conversations About Menstrual Health

Breaking The Taboos: Starting Open Conversations About Menstrual Health

May is Women's Health Month and it's the perfect time to break the taboos surrounding menstrual health and start open conversations about the topic. Menstrual health is a crucial aspect of overall women's health and other keepers of the womb, yet it is often shrouded in taboo and stigma. This can make it difficult for those with wombs to talk openly about their menstrual experiences and access the information and resources they need to take care of themselves during their menstrual cycles. In this blog post, we will explore some of the reasons why menstrual health is so often taboo, and discuss ways to break these taboos and start open and honest conversations about menstrual health.

One of the main reasons why menstrual health is so often taboo is because of the shame and embarrassment that is often associated with menstruation. From a young age, girls are taught to keep their menstrual cycles private, and to be discreet about their periods. This can make it difficult for womb holders to talk openly about their menstrual experiences and to ask for help or advice when they need it.

Another reason why menstrual health is so often taboo is because of the lack of accurate and comprehensive information about menstrual health. Many womb holders do not receive accurate information about their menstrual cycles and the various health issues that can arise during them. This lack of information can make it difficult for women to understand their menstrual experiences and to take care of themselves during their menstrual cycles.

To break these taboos, it is important to start open and honest conversations about menstrual health. This can involve sharing personal stories and experiences, and discussing the various health issues that can arise during menstrual cycles. It is also important to provide accurate and comprehensive information about menstrual health, so that womb holders have the knowledge they need to take care of themselves during their menstrual cycles.

It is also important to make menstrual health resources and products more accessible to womb holders. This can involve making menstrual products more affordable and widely available, as well as providing education on menstrual health to girls and women of all ages.

In conclusion, breaking the taboos surrounding menstrual health is crucial for womb holders overall health and well-being. By starting open and honest conversations about menstrual health, providing accurate and comprehensive information, and making menstrual health resources more accessible, we can help to empower women to take care of themselves during their menstrual cycles.