India, Oct. 21 -- Talking about menstrual hygiene or just periods was considered a taboo when I was in school, and this was even though I came from a privileged background. Although my school did have the provision of providing a sanitary napkin whenever there was an emergency, it was mostly a 'hush-hush' or 'keep it under the wraps 'topic. A topic that should not have reached the boys of our school. It is still a taboo to talk about periods.
I had written an article that was published by the Assam Tribune in 2017, on the occasion of menstrual hygiene day, and it was loved by all. Here is a short excerpt from it:
"I have had many friends back in school who had never talked on such issues with their fathers or brothers. If they ever happen...