Trans Menstruation: A Biology We Rarely Talk About
BY: ANUSHA When we hear the word ‘menstruation’, we think of girls and women bleeding and suffering, but are the women the only ones going through the menstruation? Well, women don’t bleed alone. Some transgender men and non-binary people who have a uterus and ovaries as part of their physiology menstruate too. They do not like to […]
WHY IS THE BURDEN OF CONTRACEPTIVE MOSTLY ON WOMEN ?
BY: AMLESH Have we ever stopped or really thought about this? Why is that when we talked about pregnancy, the responsibility always falls on women? From pills to hormonal injections, from IUCD, implants to permanent method of sterilizations, most of the contraceptives methods are designed for women. But why? Why are the women expected to adjust, tolerate side effects and sometimes even compromise with their health? […]
Watergun, a Poisonous Trap: A Student’s Reflection on Youth, Substance Use & Health in Nepal.
BY: AMLESH Have you ever wondered why a playful name like water gun is now associated with something deeply harmful? What happens when the curiosity meet easy access and the lack of protective environment for Adolescents. When I first heard the word water gun used by the local youth, I thought it was just a playful name of harmless toy. But the truth […]
Cultural Lag in Menstrual Health : When Products Advance but Mindset Remain Behind
BY: AMLESH When a girl has knowledge but lacks social permission, when products exist but acceptance does not, when awareness grows but silence remains – That is cultural lag. Cultural lag is the period of maladjustment between the material culture and non material culture. In simple language, science, technology, innovation and products developed rapidly but the cultural belief, values, norms and social […]
Protecting The Future: Addressing the Impact of Child Marriage on Reproductive Health
BY: AMLESH Child marriage is defined as any formal or informal union where at least one person is under the age of 18 (in context of Nepal, under the age of 20). Internationally, this practice is recognized as serious violation of human right that prevent young people, especially girls from exercising their right to health, education, and safety. […]
Story: A Silence Unheard- The Girls of Madhesh
BY: AMLESH “हमरा महिनावारी के समय बहुते जोर से बहुते पेट दुखाई छल, लेकिन हम इ बात अपन पप्पा स नई कहलियै । ओ बहुत ध्यान रखे वाला छथि, मुदा हमरा लाज लागै छेलै पप्पा के कहै लागी ।….” “ I had Severe pain during my period, but I did not tell my father. He is very caring, but I felt Ashamed.” This simple, heartfelt statement, shared quitely by an adolescent girl during a menstrual health sessions of SARATHI in the terai region of Nepal, captures a reality faced […]
Sarathi: Breaking the Silence on Menstruation
BY: BARSHA Menstruation is more than just a biological process; it is a natural and essential part of life. However, for many young girls, the onset of menstruation is often met with fear, confusion, and societal taboos. This is where Sarathi steps in not just as a word, but as an advocate for menstrual awareness […]
Why Returning to Work After Maternity Leave Is Still So Hard -Everywhere
BY MABI Becoming a mother changes everything but what doesn’t seem to change fast enough is how the world treats women when they try to return to work. Across the globe, newmothers face an uphill battle – juggling recovery, childcare, and a career that doesn’t wait. Yet in countries like Nepal, motherhood is often glorified […]
Bleed Like a Man
BY KUMAR Imagine a world where menstruation was not a matter of shame, but of pride — because it happened to men. Imagine the “bros” in the gym locker room saying, “Dude, I’m on my third day and still benched 220 pounds!” Menstruation becomes a badge of strength and courage, a proud ceremony of transition from childhood […]
Reimagining Menstrual Hygiene with Nano Technology
BY KUMAR Imagine—if the menstrual pads, tampons, or cups you use could not only absorb blood, but also provide greater protection, hygiene, and comfort? Today’s technology is making that possibility a reality. Nanotechnology—the science of manipulating materials at an extremely microscopic level—is revolutionizing menstrual care. New technologies such as nanoparticles with antimicrobial action, super-absorbent polymers, and breathable […]