From Awareness to Action: The Role of Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024 in Ending Period Stigma

Does period talk make you uncomfortable? If so, you’re not alone. There’s a whole day dedicated to tackling period stigma and misconceptions, and it’s called Menstrual Hygiene Day!  28 May is Menst...

Busting Myths: Menstrual Cups Aren't as Painful as You Might Think

Menstrual cups have been gaining popularity as a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional menstrual products like pads and tampons. However, despite their numerous benefits, many w...

A cup to Cheer !!!!!

We are glad to share this article published in DH today by Dr. Meenakshi Bharath who is a retired fertility specialist and an advocate of sustainable living who is passionate about women converting...

What is a menstrual cup? What are the pros and cons of its use?

A menstrual cup is a reusable feminine hygiene product.  It is a small, flexible funnel-shaped cup usually made from medical grade silicone that needs to be inserted into the vagina during menstrua...

Is stem on a menstrual cup like our Vestigial organ? Outdated and of No Purpose!

Stem on Menstrual cup looks like our Vestigial organ, appendix, non-functional remnant of evolution. Why design a cup with a no use tail or stem and later advise to file or chop it off? Do you real...

How to wash, clean and dry reusable cloth sanitary pads?

Reusable sanitary pads are a great way to go green.  It ensures that your body remains clean and maintains hygiene.  It is also pocket-friendly.  The general opinion is that cleaning reusable sanit...

Crazy Comfort Cup – the ramblings of a first-time user of Stonesoup Menstrual Cup !

Harini attended an online session and after a lot of hesitation tried the stonesoup menstrual cup. She narrates her experience here.

Cloth pads in their new avatar are good – in fact very good.

Dr Meenakshi Bharath writes on how cloth pads have re-emerged as a long-term solution for period care.

What Is Menstrual Cup? How to Use It? It’s Benefits

It is a menstrual care product that is placed into the vagina to collect the blood during menstruation. This feminine hygiene product is designed with the purpose to collect the discharged blood (m...

Sustainable Menstruation India Shutdown?

Popular Cup support group on facebook was recently announced to be shutdown on the basis of some concerns. Dr Meenakshi addresses those concerns and says that is no reason to withdraw support to th...