{"id":3670,"date":"2021-09-07T19:22:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T19:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vulvani.com\/wie-du-ueber-deine-periode-sprichst-offenheit-statt-stigma\/"},"modified":"2022-11-03T11:53:50","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T11:53:50","slug":"how-to-talk-about-your-period-replacing-stigma-with-openness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vulvani.com\/en\/how-to-talk-about-your-period-replacing-stigma-with-openness\/","title":{"rendered":"How to talk about your period: replacing stigma with openness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are, according to a&nbsp;survey by the International Women\u2019s Health Coalition and the app&nbsp;<em>Clue<\/em>, over&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/commentisfree\/2016\/mar\/02\/taboo-period-menstruation-damaging-lives-euphemisms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5,000 ways to say you\u2019re on your period<\/a>. They run the gamut from English\u2019s \u201cAuntie Flow,\u201d to French\u2019s \u201cthe English have landed,\u201d or even Danish\u2019s \u201cthe communists are in the funhouse.\u201d These 5,000&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vulvani.com\/en\/period-euphemisms-call-it-by-its-name-period\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">different euphemisms<\/a>&nbsp;can come in handy: the survey also found 78 % of menstruators only talk about it through euphemisms. But why is it so awkward to talk about your period?<\/p><p>That same survey examined how the stigma can vary from place to place \u2013 and also on who you\u2019re talking to. 95 % of Algerians feel comfortable discussing their period with a&nbsp;female family member, while 86 % of Russians would hate to do so with a&nbsp;male classmate. These are two&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vulvani.com\/en\/category\/menstruation-around-the-world-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">very different cultures and situations<\/a>, but differences in the same topic are striking as well. 93 % of Pakistanis wouldn\u2019t talk about it to a&nbsp;male family member; in Sweden, that number dropped to 55 %.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vulvani.com\/en\/menstruation-social-taboos-and-discrimination\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Taboos<\/a>&nbsp;will vary depending on the culture \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vulvani.com\/en\/naiema-likes-her-period-despite-endometriosis-and-adenomyosis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">India<\/a>&nbsp;is known for a&nbsp;very strong one \u2013 but many cultures still carry it. And this can have tangibly harmful effects on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vulvani.com\/en\/why-are-we-using-the-term-menstruating-people\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">menstruators<\/a>, especially when they are&nbsp;young.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The impact of stigma when you talk about your period<\/h3><p>There are a&nbsp;number of reasons that silence about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vulvani.com\/en\/menstruation-101-the-most-important-period-facts-explained\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">menstruation<\/a>, especially menstrual health, can be damaging. One in four children in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vulvani.com\/en\/periods-in-ireland-three-menstruators-tell-their-stories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UK<\/a>&nbsp;don\u2019t learn about their period until they have reached puberty. The International Women\u2019s Health Coalition reports that in some developing countries, period discussion is so rare that young people are often surprised when it arrives.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vulvani.com\/en\/is-my-period-normal-all-about-your-menstruation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Periods can be terrifying<\/a>&nbsp;if you know nothing about them, so the chance to talk about your period is vital. Furthermore, not only can a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vulvani.com\/en\/a-sex-educator-explains-why-we-should-talk-about-our-periods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lack of education<\/a>&nbsp;lead to poor menstrual hygiene and infection, but also reinforce myths that demean and shame menstruators. (Hint: walking past a&nbsp;plant when you\u2019re menstruating will&nbsp;<em>not<\/em>&nbsp;kill&nbsp;it.)<\/p><p>The effects of this stigma and lack of attention are dangerous. Only 12 % of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vulvani.com\/en\/interview-when-the-period-taboo-still-runs-deep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indian girls<\/a>&nbsp;have&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vulvani.com\/en\/free-period-products-for-all-how-scotland-tackles-period-poverty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">access to period products<\/a>, which frequently causes them to drop out of school. Across the world, World Bank estimates that pupils miss four days every four weeks due to menstruation. UNESCO ran several small&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unesdoc.unesco.org\/ark:\/48223\/pf0000226792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">studies<\/a>&nbsp;on it, which had varied results. A&nbsp;2010 study of 198 students in Nepal found menstruation\u2019s effect on attendance was minimal. Meanwhile a&nbsp;2012 study of 120 students in Ghana found&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vulvani.com\/en\/social-period-im-kampf-gegen-periodenarmut-period-shaming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">supplying period products<\/a>&nbsp;and education significantly improved attendance over five months. Overall, however, menstruating students were found less likely to contribute, stand up or write on the blackboard, for fear of accidents. Being unable to talk about your period can have detrimental effects on health, self-esteem,&nbsp;<em>and<\/em>&nbsp;education and future prospects.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"882\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vulvani.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Natu\u0308rlicheFamilienplanung-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vulvani.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Natu\u0308rlicheFamilienplanung-1.jpg 882w, https:\/\/www.vulvani.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Natu\u0308rlicheFamilienplanung-1-416x313.jpg 416w, https:\/\/www.vulvani.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Natu\u0308rlicheFamilienplanung-1-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vulvani.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Natu\u0308rlicheFamilienplanung-1-768x577.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 882px) 100vw, 882px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can you talk about your period?<\/h3><p>So how could we change this? There are a&nbsp;number of ways to try to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vulvani.com\/en\/the-reason-i-want-to-break-the-taboo-of-the-first-period\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">normalise discussion of periods<\/a>&nbsp;in everyday life. I&nbsp;listed a&nbsp;few below which may help, though they are unlikely to work for everybody.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talking to others about periods<\/h3><p>Talking to other menstruators may be easier: they already have the experience and understand what it means. But it\u2019s just as important to talk to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vulvani.com\/en\/biodegradable-pads-for-bangladesh-mashiyats-story\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">people who don\u2019t menstruate<\/a>&nbsp;as it is to those who do. In order to decrease the stigma, educating&nbsp;<em>everyone<\/em>&nbsp;is important.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using proper language<\/h3><p>Proper language is vital. Euphemisms serve to alleviate the speaker\u2019s discomfort, and thus&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vulvani.com\/en\/representation-of-menstruation-in-advertising-blue-flowery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">perpetuate the idea a&nbsp;period is dirty<\/a>&nbsp;and shouldn\u2019t be spoken of. Call your period what it is; don\u2019t call it a \u201ccrimson wave.\u201d Not only does it fight the implication that periods should be hidden, but it\u2019s also for clarity\u2019s sake. If you\u2019re&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vulvani.com\/en\/sex-education-in-the-21st-century-where-are-you\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">educating a&nbsp;young person<\/a>&nbsp;or someone who doesn\u2019t menstruate, euphemisms risk confusing them on what you\u2019re actually talking&nbsp;about.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Being consistent<\/h3><p>Talking about a&nbsp;period once then never again still sends the message that it shouldn\u2019t be spoken of. Bringing it up often enough that it isn\u2019t avoided, but still treated in conversations as something totally normal, is key. The more it is used in conversations as a&nbsp;perfectly casual topic, the more it begins to be viewed as&nbsp;one.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Being inclusive<\/h3><p>Periods are a&nbsp;biological function. That means that no two people will experience them the same! Some have a&nbsp;very difficult time with it, while others will find it easier, and some people may not menstruate at all.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vulvani.com\/en\/menstruation-around-the-world-periods-as-a-transman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Not all menstruators are women<\/a>, not all women menstruate, and not all menstruation is the same. In order to encourage discussion, it\u2019s important to embrace differences, rather than try to think of all periods as a&nbsp;single experience.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Having confidence<\/h3><p><br>Finally, the important one is perhaps the hardest one: being confident and unashamed. The more you act awkward for bringing it up, the more awkward a&nbsp;topic it will be. And if other people see you\u2019re unapologetic in talking about your period, they may feel&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vulvani.com\/en\/menstrual-movement-menstrual-education-even-at-the-university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inspired to talk more about it<\/a>&nbsp;as well! Feeling ashamed for a&nbsp;basic bodily function serves no one. If you build confidence in yourself and stop needing to act like it\u2019s a&nbsp;secret, it may make everything that much easier.<\/p><p>These tips are supposed to be just that: tips. Depending on the situation you\u2019re in, and how people around you might react, they may not work for you. As the fourth tip highlights: we all have different experiences, and expecting something to work for everyone is unrealistic.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talking about your period and encouraging openness<\/h3><p>The situation in most countries is still far from ideal, but there are plenty of movements driving change. There is now an international&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/menstrualhygieneday.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Menstrual Hygiene Day<\/a>. Openness in the media is also on the rise, like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0XnzfRqkRxU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hello Flo\u2019s 2013 ad<\/a>&nbsp;and CBBC\u2019s 2021&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/newsround\/56267456\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Newsround special<\/a>. WaterAid works with communities to encourage conversations about periods, improve facilities, and even made the short film \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EFk6MokDeEY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peaky Bleeders<\/a>\u201d.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vulvani.com\/en\/when-period-blood-turns-into-art-a-photo-gallery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Period art<\/a>&nbsp;is increasingly common. A&nbsp;period emoji\ud83e\ude78has even been added to keyboards worldwide, to make it easier to talk&nbsp;about.<\/p><p>So, hopefully in the future, the stigma won\u2019t be nearly as powerful, or non-existent entirely. But in the meantime, it may be possible to improve openness about it in your daily life, through a&nbsp;simple conversation or two. Talk about your period! Even if it\u2019s only with someone you trust, it will make such a&nbsp;difference.<\/p><p>Who do you talk to about your period and who do you hesitate to talk to about it? 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