Pinkishe organized a Period Simulator Camp in Hansraj College

Pinkishe Foundation Promotes Menstrual Empathy Among Boys

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April 17, 2024

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April 17, 2024

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Pinkishe Foundation’s Menstrual Awareness Drive Brings Period Pain Simulator to Delhi University Campus

Pinkishe Foundation, in collaboration with the Women’s Development Cell of Hansraj College, University of Delhi, recently conducted a one-of-a-kind event — the Period Simulator Camp. Focused on menstrual health education and awareness, the camp allowed male students to experience what menstrual cramps actually feel like, breaking centuries of silence around menstruation.

Boys Experience Period Pain Through Simulator: A Step Toward Gender Sensitivity and Menstrual Education

This interactive session gave young men a chance to use a period pain simulator, which mimics the intensity of real menstrual cramps. As the simulator activated, the reactions were instant — gasps, discomfort, and realization. Participants were visibly shocked by the pain, replacing earlier curiosity or disbelief with empathy and understanding.

Menstrual Empathy Through Simulation: Bridging the Gender Gap in Period Conversations

For many boys, the experience was a wake-up call. It highlighted the physical and emotional toll of menstruation, encouraging them to rethink their assumptions. This menstrual empathy initiative is helping change attitudes by making menstruation not just a “women’s issue” but a human one.

Breaking Menstrual Taboos in Colleges: How Period Simulation Is Changing Perspectives

The camp didn’t just stop at simulation. It sparked powerful conversations. Boys asked questions about PMS, hormonal changes, and period myths. This safe space allowed for open dialogue, helping break period taboos and normalize conversations about menstruation — especially among young men.

Educating Boys on Menstrual Health: Why Inclusion Is Key to Ending Period Stigma

By including boys in menstrual education, Pinkishe Foundation is addressing a key gap in menstrual health advocacy. When boys are informed, they become allies. They support, understand, and advocate for menstrual hygiene, dignity, and equality.

Hansraj College Menstrual Awareness Camp: A Milestone in Period Education for Youth

This event marks a major step in Pinkishe Foundation’s ongoing efforts to promote period dignity and menstrual health awareness in educational institutions across India. The Period Simulator Camp at Hansraj College is not just a campaign — it’s a movement toward equality, compassion, and change.

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