Periods, Menstruation, Monthly cycle, Those days, body ache, back pain, and the list of names goes on. The experience of our body bleeding without any wound is usually unusual. Some are frightened, some speak to their parents, and some parents educate the children, but, for the first time we all panic because it’s all blood there. While we girls are trying to sink the normal fact – Bleeding is normal and an essential process for the body, there is a deeper shocking fact – This will be a monthly affair for a great period of time in our life. Then, we experience ‘mood swings’ which are annoying complimentary gifts with the periods.
Back in April 2012, I noticed blood spots on my underwear. I ignored the first day, as I was scared to tell this to my parents. On the third day, I was bleeding and was much more frightened. So I went to my mother and told her the whole story. I remember the very next moment she told me to take a bath and taught me how to wear a pad. She called up a few of our relatives and shared the news happily. In the evening, there was a celebration for me. I was wearing a new saree and a few aunties along with my mother were explaining to me why girls and women bleed.
Over the years I have realised, getting periods on time is much more essential than the pain and hormonal imbalance. The physical pain and ride of emotions can be managed and maintained by yoga and simple exercises. So, our menstrual cycles are indeed a blessing indisguise.!
Written By : Nidhi Kulkarni
Author’s bio :
Nidhi Kulkarni, is working as Associate HR Executive in Bengaluru. Basically, I am a common person looking forward to living a life as
simple as possible. Writing can be the most relaxing hobby and the most creative and thoughtful career opportunity. In my opinion, the best articles or poems or write-ups result in the best when you just write your heart out. The readers will connect and maybe, it is you, who are giving them a new perspective to think upon.
