Menstruation is natural and a healthy function of every woman's reproductive life. But even today it has been mythicized and mysterious. Women are restricted from everyday social life because of this. Menstruation is a taboo and it has affected many women's lives.
Menstruation myths that are not true
Woman should not visit a place of worship during her period: Hinduism, Buddhism and many other religions believe that women are impure and unclean during their period. So, they should not enter temples, public buildings and community spaces.
Women should not cook during menstruation: Generally girls are not allowed to cook when they are on their period. In many countries it is believed that the food will rot if women will touch it. People generally believe that girls are not clean during their monthly cycle. But this is not true.
Period blood is bad blood: Period blood differs from normal blood because of its composition and properties as it has more water and less iron. But this does not make period blood bad blood or impure.
You cannot get pregnant during periods: A sperm can live up to five days in the vagina. If you have sex without protection you can get pregnant. Though the chances are a little low but it is possible to become pregnant during menstruation.
DoctorNDTV is the one stop site for all your health needs providing the most credible health information, health news and tips with expert advice on healthy living, diet plans, informative videos etc. You can get the most relevant and accurate info you need about health problems like diabetes, cancer, pregnancy, HIV and AIDS, weight loss and many other lifestyle diseases. We have a panel of over 350 experts who help us develop content by giving their valuable inputs and bringing to us the latest in the world of healthcare.
