Vol VIII, Issue 4
Date of Publication: October 09, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.20529/IJME.2023.047
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Letters
Men and menstruation in India: time for frank discussions
Nilanjana Ghosh
Limalemla Jamir
Abstract:
In the twenty-first century, there is still a taboo on frank discussion of menstruation in Indian society, particularly with men. This inadvertently widens the gender/equity gap in families and in society. Even men in the healthcare sector are uncomfortable talking about this because the societal norms often overpower professional knowledge. Indian society needs to move forward and normalise menstruation in the perceptions of boys and men in all settings. We highlight below some salient points on the orientation of men regarding menstruation.
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