India, Jan. 21 -- Kotwali Chowk,
Bhagalpur,
Bihar-812002.
The Mayor
Bhagalpur Municipal Corporation,
Bihar.
Subject: Raising Awareness for a Safer and Sustainable Menstruation.
Respected Mam,
With due respect, I would like to draw your attention to the biological phenomenon of menstruation, which in our society, continues to be a taboo. I must say that, fortunately, the number of women using proper sanitary devices for managing their periods is on a rise. However, the sanitary pads which are used by most of the teenaged girls and younger women have it's own side-effects.
Firstly,the sanitary pads are designed to absorb blood.It needs to be changed frequently.Carelessness in changing the pads regularly may lead to 'Toxic Shock Syndrome' ...