Menstruation is a natural process that every women and adolescent girls experience in their life. People once considered menstruation as shameful, impure and dealt with it secretively. The myths and taboos still exist in many parts of the country and the social stigma on menstruation still prevails among majority of people. The same stigma makes them less aware of the menstrual cycle, bodily changes and hygienic practices that should be followed during those times. It is even horrific to know that quite a good number of adolescent girls even drop school every year when they menstruate. Menstrual hygiene is a very important thing and the major challenges faced are:
• Lack of access to facilities
• Non availability of good quality products