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Cow Dung, Sand, and Sacks: Traditional Menstrual Absorbents and Their Hidden Health Risks

May 20, 2026PeriodSakhi Editorial Team
Cow Dung, Sand, and Sacks: Traditional Menstrual Absorbents and Their Hidden Health Risks
Government of India’s Menstrual Hygiene Scheme (MHS): Impact on Rural Adolescent Girls
Period Equity & Inclusion

Government of India’s Menstrual Hygiene Scheme (MHS): Impact on Rural Adolescent Girls

May 13, 2026Dr. Shreya Karan
Countries That Offer Menstrual Leave and What India Can Learn From Them
Period Equity & Inclusion

Countries That Offer Menstrual Leave and What India Can Learn From Them

Nov 28, 2025Dr. Akanksha Priya
Why May Is Celebrated as Menstrual Awareness Month
Period Equity & Inclusion

Why May Is Celebrated as Menstrual Awareness Month

May 10, 2026Dr. Akanksha Priya
The Economic Case for Menstrual Leave in Indian Workplaces
Period Equity & Inclusion

The Economic Case for Menstrual Leave in Indian Workplaces

Dec 03, 2025Dr. Akanksha Priya
A Father at the Airport: What the IndiGo Flight Delay Revealed About India’s Menstrual Preparedness
Period Equity & Inclusion

A Father at the Airport: What the IndiGo Flight Delay Revealed About India’s Menstrual Preparedness

Dec 14, 2025Dr. Akanksha Priya
Can Girls Touch Pickles During Periods? Breaking One of India’s Most Common Menstrual Myths
Period Equity & Inclusion

Can Girls Touch Pickles During Periods? Breaking One of India’s Most Common Menstrual Myths

May 19, 2026Dr. Akanksha Priya
Menstrual Leave as a Workplace Right: Why Women Deserve Rest Without Stigma
Period Equity & Inclusion

Menstrual Leave as a Workplace Right: Why Women Deserve Rest Without Stigma

Nov 28, 2025Dr. Akanksha Priya
From Ash to Old Rags: Unsafe Menstrual Hygiene Practices Once Common in Rural Communities
Period Equity & Inclusion

From Ash to Old Rags: Unsafe Menstrual Hygiene Practices Once Common in Rural Communities

May 20, 2026PeriodSakhi Editorial Team