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May 28th is #MenstrualHygieneDay & we have partnered with @my_hiccup to raise awareness on #Menstruation. Today, we will be tackling the misconceptions around periods!

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* PMS is fake.

No, PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) isn't a farce that womxn everywhere have collectively decided to participate in together. While not all of us are affected by PMS, it does affect about 75% (Source: @WomensHealthMag) of menstruators.

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The symptoms include bloating, fatigue, breast tenderness. About 5% of us face a severe form of PMS called PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) which is characterised by severe mood swings, irritability and depression.

#MenstrualHygieneDay #Menstruation @my_hiccup
* Period Sex is Unhygienic

While men (& womxn) might feel uncomfortable with it, period sex is completely safe & healthy. In fact, period sex can be a great experience because there's already a lot of natural lubrication & it can also help relieve cramps.

#MenstrualHygieneDay
However, to clarify another myth, you CAN get pregnant from sex while on your periods, so safe sex is important at all times of the month. #Menstruation
*You shouldn't swim/ exercise on your period.

It’s a myth that swimming, exercising, dancing or other such activity during periods can cause infertility. That is simply not true! In fact, physical activity releases endorphins that might help alleviate cramps & brighten the mood.
*You can't enter the kitchen or wash your hair while on your period.

Many may have heard or personally experienced this myth. These myths are part of a system that encourages stigma/shaming around periods - a completely natural & healthy bodily function.
It is completely safe to enter the kitchen, the temple and or anywhere else you would go otherwise!

What are some other myths you have heard or personally experienced related to #periods while growing up? Let us know in the comments 👇🏽

#MenstruationMatters #MHDay2020 #MHDay
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