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Social Stigma Surrounding the Menstrual Cycle

In many cultures, menstruation is often celebrated as the moment in a young girl’s life where she enters womanhood. Despite it being a regular bodily event, it remains a target of discrimination and embarrassment. Cultural, religious, and social taboos work to reinforce stigmas surrounding the menstrual cycle, shaping how menstruation is both viewed and discussed.… Continue reading Social Stigma Surrounding the Menstrual Cycle