Menstrual Health: An Issue Overlooked Among Underprivileged Girls

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Menstrual Health An Issue Overlooked Among
Underprivileged Girls Once a girl hits puberty,
menstruation becomes an important part of her
life. Managing periods properly is crucial to
maintaining good menstrual hygiene.
Unfortunately, many girls still dont have access
to sanitary napkins and menstrual health
products. Girls from the underprivileged sections
of society struggle to manage their periods. The
most unfortunate consequence of poor access to
menstrual health products is increasing dropout
rates. Many girls in underprivileged communities
miss school during their periods because they do
not have access to sanitary pads or proper
facilities to manage menstruation. According to
reports, 60 of girls in India remain absent
during their periods or drop out permanently from
school due to various challenges. This is an
alarming statistic that needs to be addressed
with utmost urgency. What are the consequences
of lack of access to sanitary napkins? The lack
of access to sanitary products forces many girls
to use unhygienic alternatives such as old rags,
newspapers, or even leaves. Adopting these
methods leads to infections and other health
issues. This not only affects their physical
health but also their self-esteem and confidence.
Their academic performance too gets compromised.
All these issues finally result in rising dropout
rates. Moreover, in a country like India, there
is a lot of stigma and taboos surrounding
menstruation. This further adds to the challenges
faced by girls in underprivileged communities.
Many girls are made to feel ashamed or
embarrassed about their periods as these topics
are never openly discussed. This leads to a lack
of awareness about menstrual hygiene
practices. Contribute to improving girls
menstrual health Its unfortunate to know that
the girls in our country still struggle with
basic facilities. But we can help improve this
situation in various ways. Recently, I discovered
a very interesting way to empower girls and be a
part of a noble cause. I was browsing the web as
usual to indulge in shopping and came across a
brand called Bold Bae. Unlike the normal shop
now messages, this brand had a unique message
for its customers. Every time someone shops from
Bold Bae, the brand will donate one sanitary
pad pack to a girl, thus preventing dropouts due
to menstrual health issues. The brand aims to
Keep A Girl In School by donating one pack of
sanitary pads and contributing towards
eliminating menstrual hygiene challenges. Their
mission is to help girls pursue their education
without letting hygiene and health concerns stand
in the way.
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The biggest highlight is that the products are
available at exciting prices and there are
multiple offers active on different product
categories. The brand has collaborated with NGOs
and has already conducted social activities in
Mumbai if their website is to be believed. You
can buy Bold Bae lingerie of any value and the
brand will donate one sanitary pad pack to girls.
This is a noble initiative and I was motivated to
shop from a brand that contributes to society in
some way or the other. I bought a full coverage
padded bra and beachwear top and bottom. Both the
products had an amazing fit and the fabric felt
really soft. The brand is true to its core values
of fearless, empowering and inclusive, and is
taking small steps to empower girls with
education by removing obstacles associated with
menstrual health. Shopping from Bold Bae was a
great experience and I highly recommend this
brand to women who love wearing trendy styles.
Visit their website boldandbae.com for more
details and offer updates.