SheTalks
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Unlocking Potential: How Period Positive Schools Facilities can Empower Indonesian Students
by: Febby Clarissa Menstruation, something that happens to half the world's people, is somehow still kept quiet and looked down upon at school, especially in a country like Indonesia where conservative views and cultural taboos are common. Not knowing...
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Breaking Barriers: Insights into the Journey of Queer Menstruators in Indonesia
by Nanda Bagus Menstruation is still seen as a taboo topic worldwide, even in today’s society.So, what happens when we bring a queer narrative and perspective into the conversation, particularly in the country where patriarchy dominates the narrative? Let...
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Labuan Bajo: more than a tourist destination
“Raising awareness and educating women on menstrual health,doesn’t happen overnight,” is what Ririn, Perfect Fit young Menstrual Health Agent, told me during our trip to Labuan Bajo. I am currently volunteering at Perfect Fit to help monitoring and evaluation while...
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Ayu's Journey: Hymen Imperforata dan alternatif produk menstruasi
Hi, namaku, Ayu. Sembilan tahun lalu, tepatnya 2013, aku didiagnosa mengidap kondisi langka bawaan lahir yang disebut Hymen Imperforata. Hymen Imperforata hanya terjadi pada 1 dari 1.000 kelahiran bayi dengan organ seks vagina, dan umumnya baru bisa diketahui saat memasuki...
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A typical menstrual cycle: what happens to me and what hormones are involved?
In the process of learning more about your body , it can be empowering and useful to understand your menstrual cycle. You might have often wondered why sometimes your emotions take you on a rollercoaster ride, and how this is...
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How period underwear is revolutionizing menstruation in Indonesia
By switching to period underwear, women can join the movement towards comfortable, convenient, and sustainable menstruation. Not only will they will experience the benefits, but they will also be contributing to a more sustainable and healthy future for all women.