India has covered some distance as far as conversations surrounding menstruation are concerned, but undeniably, we have a long way to go. When one talks of menstruation, its management is key. A report by an NGO named Dasra states over 23 million girls drop out of school annually due to lack of proper menstrual hygiene management facilities in India. This disturbing figure automatically sheds light on how important it is to maintain hygiene while on your period. We give you some tips.
Begin by identifying the product which works for you. You can choose from sanitary napkins, tampons and menstrual cups. Do your research, and it’s a good idea to try all options available before settling for what works best.