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 […]
More Than Mood Swings
By: Kumar A week before her period, Sani felt as if she were in someone else’s body, but not her own. Her chest felt heavy when she woke up in the morning, she noticed a sudden change in mood and would feel aches throughout her body. She was now 21, a college student in Janakpur, but […]
Fast Food Boom:Choice or Compulsion?
BY NITYA SHAH In today’s fast-paced world, fast food has become more than just a craving for many, it’s a global phenomenon. it’s a lifestyle but the question remains: Is it a choice made out of desire, or a necessity carved by modern pressures? From sizzling burgers, fries to spicy wraps and sugary sodas, these quick bites are everywhere. Walk into any city street, and you’ll find a line outside […]
Sex Before 18: Curiosity or Crime
Oops. Did I just touch the forbidden topic of public discussion? In a society like ours—especially in Nepal —SEX is still the topic of taboo and constant judgement. In a world where everyone especially young people are constantly bombarded with conflicting messages about sex, relationships, and identity, it has become even harder than ever to know what’s right or wrong, or even real. The world is moving at an unimaginable […]