In 2022, with there being an app for pretty much everything, it is not a surprise that millions of menstruators use period tracking apps. Also often used by those who are trying to get pregnant, some apps also give you an approximate date of when you would be ovulating or what phase of your cycle […]
When Aunt Flo visits
Also referred to as the Arrival of Matthew Perry in Japanese, periods are a phenomenon that a menstruator is said to experience on an average of about 7 years in their lifetime. After doing some research, we’ve found 5 key physiological changes and effects that occur when Aunt Flo pays us a visit: Stomach Cramps:While […]
Is There Anything to Worry About Heavy Periods?
Are heavy periods affecting your daily life? Sometimes it is common to have heavy periods. Yes, in certain cases, you are likely to experience heavy flow periods. Some of these cases include – Getting periods for the first time After pregnancy (giving birth) During menopause (permanent stopping of periods) Fortunately, a lot of products are […]
Menarche, the first step towards womanhood – Guest Blog
The most beautiful phase of a girl child’s life is blossoming into a woman. Sure, the world perceives it as a reason to clip her wings and restrict her independence even before she understands what has happened to her. The start of the first menstruation or menarche is the symbol of the phase change. Menarche […]
Water, the elixir of life
Indians just celebrated Holi, the festival of colours…. also a festival during which plenty of water is used and wasted. At GiveHer5, we also honoured World Water Day on March 22nd. Water is a resource we often take for granted and contribute massively to its wastage. Whether you admit it or not, you are (as […]
Periods in the News: A step in the right direction so long as it’s backed up with action
Do you remember the horrific incident in the news where 68 girls were made to remove their underwear to prove their menstrual status? Can you imagine how invasive and traumatic that must have been for the victims? It is appalling that such an incident was even allowed to happen in the first place. Luckily thanks […]
Evolution of Sanitary Pads
One of the beautiful things about history is that it allows us to learn about the origins of things and how they have evolved. We can see how far we have progressed over time with education, technology, and beliefs changing across communities. With this intrigue, we thought it would be interesting to study and understand […]
The Whispers Are Being Heard
The whispers catch your attention. You turn around to see where the murmurs are coming from. But the sound is gone. Once you leave, they start again – always speaking but barely audible. They hide in the shadows, afraid to come out in the open; afraid to make a statement. “I got my period,” says […]
Thoughts on Gender Equality during the Covid-19 Pandemic
This pandemic has been unprecedented – no one saw anything of this magnitude coming. In the initial months, it was a global lockdown, and now we are at the stage of phased openings in a bid to kickstart a floundering economy. This pandemic has turned everything upside down. The old way of life is over, […]
How Shortage of Clean Water Affects Menstruating Women
Water is the elixir of life. However, many rural areas in India do not have easy access to clean water. Despite water sources being few and far between, a majority of them are already contaminated with pollutants, making over 21% of India’s diseases water-related. According to the Composite Water Management Index (CWMI) report released by […]