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Cultural Roots of Rest: How India’s Traditions Align With Modern Menstrual Leave

Jun 19, 2026PeriodSakhi Editorial Team
Cultural Roots of Rest: How India’s Traditions Align With Modern Menstrual Leave
Menstrual Justice in Public Places: Bridging the Gap Between Awareness and Action
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Menstrual Justice in Public Places: Bridging the Gap Between Awareness and Action

Jun 19, 2026Dr. Shreya Karan
Supporting Women With PCOS and Endometriosis Through Menstrual Leave
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Supporting Women With PCOS and Endometriosis Through Menstrual Leave

Jun 19, 2026Dr. Akanksha Priya
Why Menstrual Leave Matters in India’s Work Culture
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Why Menstrual Leave Matters in India’s Work Culture

Jun 19, 2026Dr. Akanksha Priya
Why May Is Celebrated as Menstrual Awareness Month
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Why May Is Celebrated as Menstrual Awareness Month

Jun 19, 2026Dr. Akanksha Priya
Government of India’s Menstrual Hygiene Scheme (MHS): Impact on Rural Adolescent Girls
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Government of India’s Menstrual Hygiene Scheme (MHS): Impact on Rural Adolescent Girls

Jun 19, 2026Dr. Shreya Karan
Why Are Women Told Not to Visit Temples During Menstruation? Understanding the Myth, Culture, and Science
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Why Are Women Told Not to Visit Temples During Menstruation? Understanding the Myth, Culture, and Science

Jun 19, 2026Dr. Akanksha Priya
Can Girls Touch Pickles During Periods? Breaking One of India’s Most Common Menstrual Myths
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Can Girls Touch Pickles During Periods? Breaking One of India’s Most Common Menstrual Myths

Jun 19, 2026Dr. Akanksha Priya
Cow Dung, Sand, and Sacks: Traditional Menstrual Absorbents and Their Hidden Health Risks
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Cow Dung, Sand, and Sacks: Traditional Menstrual Absorbents and Their Hidden Health Risks

Jun 19, 2026PeriodSakhi Editorial Team