In developing nations, this can be even more harmful.
One term used, “on the rag,” came about in the 1800s.
It referred to the cloths, or other absorbent fabric, pinned to underwear to capture menstrual blood.
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How Period Stigma Manifests
There are numerous ways that period stigma appears in society.
Below are some examples.
Resorting to everyday materials such as newspapers or socks can lead to infection as well.
“People being temporarily separated while bleeding may lack access to everything from sanitation supplies to food and water.
By speaking about any topic openly, we help to remove the societal rule against discussing it.
This can be done with friends and family, work colleagues, acquaintances, or on a broader scale.
They can also use straightforward language when referencing their policies and supplies, to further remove the discussion taboo.
By giving menstruating people access to basic sanitation products, we would be creating a healthier society.
Because shaming lowersself-esteem, that element alone would lead to a happier, healthier population.
Everyone stands to benefit from normalizing menstruation, whether it is one of their biological functions or not.
Reviewed August 25, 2019.
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