End Of Menstrual Taboo In New India Begins?

In India, menstruation has always been surrounded by taboos and myths. Even a mere mention of the topic has always been behind closed doors and hushed. Till date the cultural and social influences appear to be a barrier of progress of knowledge on the subject. In some parts of the country menstruation is still considered to be dirty and impure. In this episode of Not for Women Only, we take a look at the myth surrounding menstruation and how the current government is changing the ‘hush-hush’ social narrative with a futuristic vision of ‘affordable and quality healthcare’ for all.