The Questioning Period Diary

The Questioning Period Diary

 

Why are people so disgraced by its glory? Is it the blood? Why do people shy away? Why are people’s mouths shut and voices lowered when this becomes the topic? A Private talk turned Secretive. It is the glory of a healthy woman. The power bestowed to raise another life. Why does this topic still linger in the darkness?

Just another biological process just like how the bone marrow produces Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. 50 percent of the people go through this and the other 50 are completely unaware of it. It’s completely different from the sanitary pad advertisements.

When you go to buy an expensive car like a Mercedes, don’t you learn about all the cool features, the luxury elements, the splendid specifications? Learning about your body before fitting into it is something all kids should get.

Young girls, on the steps of the teenage door hitting puberty, having their first period, completely unaware of what lies ahead in the big wide house they face. Why are they clueless and confused? Why? Shouldn’t they be told about everything they need to know from people who already know? But are the majority of the parents shying away from them? If this is the case how would the situation of a kid in the care of a caregiver?  

Her body already tearing within herself. Her emotions carrying her to places she’s never been. Her mind longing for peace. She longs for comfort and all that is offered is casting her away, calling her impure. What for? Why is the process of motherhood two-faced like a coin? On one side is great respect, honour and value and on the other side is neglect, shame and disgrace.

So much has improved in terms of material advancement, sanitary pads, tampons, menstrual cups, period panties, etc. all in different designs, fragrances, sizes and shapes to make life easier. Why isn’t it easier? There is less or no improvement in the minds of people.

And that’s the problem here. Teachers feel ashamed to teach the reproductive system chapter. Students learn from friends who definitely aren’t the best educators. Mothers teach their daughters exactly what she was taught. Why aren’t sons taught anything? Is this a lesson they have to learn somewhere very late in life?