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Our blog has articles and conversations about menstrual health that matter. Engage, educate, and empower with us, one post at a time.
Sanitary pads are often questioned for their environmental impact, but baby diapers create even more plastic waste and are rarely discussed. This blog explores why diaper waste remains ignored, highlights the imbalance in public conversations, and calls for a more honest and inclusive approach to sustainability.
While sanitary pads are widely debated for their environmental impact, baby diapers generate even more plastic waste in India. This blog explores the silence around diaper pollution and calls for a fairer, fuller conversation on sustainability.
NGOs across India are creating impact — but often without the stability or systems to sustain themselves. Explore what changemakers need for lasting social change.
Discover the benefits of ovulation calculators, menstrual tracking, and safe period calculators in our comprehensive guide. Learn how to track your cycle, boost fertility, and plan for pregnancy—or avoid it—naturally.
At Pinkishe, we advocate for women’s menstrual rights at multiple levels and influence change at all levels.
Discover how period tracking apps are revolutionizing menstrual health management. Learn about their benefits, including cycle prediction, fertility awareness, and health monitoring. Explore top features like ease of use, customizable notifications, comprehensive logging, and robust privacy measures. Embrace technology to make your menstrual cycle more manageable and predictable.
Period poverty, the lack of access to sanitary products, menstrual education, and proper facilities, affects millions of women worldwide. Governments are combating this issue with initiatives like the Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Scheme, Suvidha Sanitary Napkins, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, and Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK). Despite progress, challenges remain, such as widespread myths, limited access to affordable products, inadequate facilities, and disposal issues. A holistic approach involving education, infrastructure, and product distribution, alongside community engagement and public-private partnerships, is essential to eradicate period poverty and promote menstrual health.
Navigating menstruation can be particularly challenging for non-binary individuals, who do not conform to traditional binary gender roles. This blog explores the intersection of gender identity and menstruation, shedding light on the unique experiences and difficulties non-binary people face. It offers coping mechanisms and support strategies, such as using gender-affirming language, seeking support from communities, and exploring hormonal options. By breaking societal taboos and increasing awareness, we can create a more inclusive environment for all gender identities.
Menstruation is a natural biological process that often falls prey to myths and misconceptions, causing misinformation and stigma. This blog dispels common myths about menstruation, such as the belief that it's dirty, you can't get pregnant during your period, extreme period pain is normal, all women have a 28-day cycle, exercise should be avoided, PMS is imaginary, tampons can get lost, and swimming is unsafe. Understanding the facts about menstruation can lead to better menstrual health and reduce the associated stigma.
Managing your period can be challenging, but following these 10 dos and don'ts can make it easier. This blog covers essential tips like staying hydrated, using a heating pad, doing light exercises, and pampering yourself to alleviate discomfort. It also advises against heavy lifting, consuming caffeine and alcohol, eating salty and sugary foods, being inactive, and wearing tight clothing. By following these recommendations, you can feel more comfortable and in control during your menstrual cycle. Learn how to take better care of yourself and make your period more manageable.
Perimenopause is a natural transitional phase before menopause characterized by hormonal changes and menstrual irregularities. This guide explores common symptoms such as changes in cycle length, skipped periods, changes in flow, spotting, and prolonged periods. It also discusses other perimenopausal symptoms like hot flashes, mood changes, sleep disturbances, and vaginal dryness. Managing these symptoms through a healthy lifestyle, stress management, regular health check-ups, and hormone therapy can make this transition smoother. Understanding and preparing for perimenopause can help you navigate this phase with confidence and ease.