It is not only a third world country issue. According to the Founder of Princesses Attaining Defining Stages (PADS) founder, Temitope Udom, most young girls who were not educated about the physiological changes that occur upon reaching puberty get embarrassed and lo se self-esteem during the menstrual flow.

“Education about menstruation changes everything. A girl should be able to wear a sanitary pad to school with the conviction that she would not stain herself and feel embarrassed. “Schools and government should regularly include menstrual hygiene education in any health programme organised in communities or the larger society as a whole,’’ she said. Udom said that menstrual education was necessary because of cultural, religious and traditional beliefs that could lead to restrictions that women and girls face during their period.

Time for Emgoddess to step in. Menstrual education is a powerful tool for all women, no matter where they live. Embrace the best parts of your cycle and live a full life.