Real Stories

True stories from real women breaking taboos and embracing their cycles with strength and courage.

Can You Safely Stop or Delay Your Period for a Marathon? What the Science Says

Jul 31, 2026PeriodSakhi Editorial Team

Can You Safely Stop or Delay Your Period for a Marathon? What the Science Says

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

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

May 20, 2026PeriodSakhi Editorial Team

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

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

May 13, 2026Dr. Shreya Karan

Why May Is Celebrated as Menstrual Awareness Month

Why May Is Celebrated as Menstrual Awareness Month

May 10, 2026Dr. Akanksha Priya

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

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

May 19, 2026Dr. Akanksha Priya

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

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

May 20, 2026PeriodSakhi Editorial Team

Period Stains on Clothes: How to Clean, Care for, and Protect Your Favourite Fabrics

Period Stains on Clothes: How to Clean, Care for, and Protect Your Favourite Fabrics

Jul 06, 2026PeriodSakhi Editorial Team

Why Menstrual Leave Matters in India’s Work Culture

Why Menstrual Leave Matters in India’s Work Culture

Dec 02, 2025Dr. Akanksha Priya

Supporting Women With PCOS and Endometriosis Through Menstrual Leave

Supporting Women With PCOS and Endometriosis Through Menstrual Leave

Dec 02, 2025Dr. Akanksha Priya