Archive · 10 Nov 2025
West Bengal Launches Booklet to Normalize Menstrual Health Awareness
Imagine talking about periods is like a secret whisper, but we want to shout it out loud so everyone understands!
A special group in West Bengal made a colorful booklet to help girls and boys learn about periods.
It's written in Bengali and has pictures, making it easy to read.
The goal is to stop people from feeling embarrassed or making fun of menstruation.
This way, everyone knows it's a normal part of growing up and that it's okay to talk about it.
They also want to teach kids what to do if they have pain or other questions about their period.
This helps everyone be healthier and more comfortable.
A booklet on menstrual hygiene and reproductive well-being was released in West Bengal.
The initiative was a collaboration between the WBCPCR and The Bengal Obstetric and Gynaecological Society (BOGS).
The booklet aims to break the taboo surrounding menstruation and provide information to both girls and boys.
It addresses common questions and myths related to menstruation in an easy-to-read, pictorial format.
The commission plans to conduct further programs in districts to spread awareness.
- Who
- West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR) in association with The Bengal Obstetric and Gynaecological Society (BOGS)
- What
- Released a booklet on menstrual hygiene and reproductive well-being to raise awareness and break taboos.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- West Bengal
- Why
- To address the ongoing taboo surrounding menstruation, normalize discussions, and provide accurate information, especially to teenagers.
Traditional Views
Modern Awareness
Discussing Menstruation
Traditional Views
There is a tendency to keep menstruation within wraps and not talk about it, a practice maintained for generations.
Modern Awareness
The objective is to break the silence around menstruation, encouraging open discussion and knowledge dissemination.
Awareness among Students
Traditional Views
Schoolboys sometimes make fun of peers, and discussions are often hushed up, leading to awkwardness.
Modern Awareness
Awareness should be equal among both girls and boys, so no one feels awkward about menstrual stains.
- Organization 1
- West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR)
- Organization 2
- The Bengal Obstetric and Gynaecological Society (BOGS)
- Publication
- Booklet on menstrual hygiene and reproductive well-being
- Language
- Bengali
- Launch Date
- Sunday
- Objective
- To raise awareness, break taboos, and disseminate information on menstrual health and hygiene.