The Period Talk.;

As today is "menstrual hygeine day", I thought to write something on the same;topic. I always have been very keen to understand why menstruation and the talk surrounding it is such a hush hush in our society. Our societal norms are strange, because they throw up a big celebration and announce it to everyone, but would not discuss the same with the one going through the phase of change.;

I started menstruation when I was 11 years old, like it's said, that we sometimes express our ancestral heredity. So, back then, I never what was happening,; because no one told me about it. Talking about menstruation and pads was like shhhhhhhhh!!!!!! What are you talking??? I had all my aunts surround me and ask me strange questions like "where did the bleeding happen from ?? " Today when I think of that situation I feel, so awkward and dirty and uncomfortable. It's time we break the stereotypes. Prepare our daughters for the day they will eventually come across and it should not be an awkward situation for them. I was always prepared mentally that if I gave birth to a girl then I'm ready to prepare her for that moment and each one of it.;;

But still I would like to share some tips to get your girl ready for that moment and make it a happy experience for her. Though the cramps and mood swings will make it awful, but the whole thought and process should not be an awkward one.;

* When you girl turns 10years, start discussing with her about menstruation. Don't sit and bombard her with all the knowledge at once. Take it easy and simple, keep it as a small discussion.;
*Let her know that she can discuss any changes with you, don't make it awkward for her and yourself.;
*Keep yourself prepared to answer the questions, make sure your answers are not the stereotypical ones that we heard.;
* Don't ask her to change her lifestyle, if she enjoys playing with boys, let her. But teach her what's important for her to know.;
*Tell her about PMS and pads. It's time to let her know than keep waiting for the time. Help her know to improve her hygeine.;
* Explain to her about the emotional, physical and other changes happening to her are normal. You might need to handle done hormonal tantrums and mood swings. Keep yourself ready for it.;
*Let your immediate family know if you do wish to announce, when it happens, the world need not know....keep her safe and happy, simply by keeping the matter like it should be...it's a natural phenomena remember. No big deal about it, so let her be the same. Also it's the matter if her privacy.;
*Don't start tying her up indoors, she has a life to explore. All you need to do is prepare her for that.;

Don't let the taboos of the world and societal norms cut her wings down, let her soar high with her wings open wide. Teach her to protect herself, she's the apple of your eye.;