PinnedJourney of CupvertingToday I started using a menstrual cup and trust me, this is the best decision I have made in my life! Have you heard of Happy Periods? It’s not about those television ads that portray only one side of menstruation. For me, Happy Periods is feeling happy about bleeding and…2 min read2 min read
Dec 31, 2022Uninhibited Wrapped 2022 - 5 Learnings That Shaped Our YearJust like that, it’s that time of year when we slow down to reflect on the learnings that shaped 2022. Menstruation continues to be deeply stigmatised and little talked about across India, resulting in women and girls* living in shameful silence and untouchability each month. In our eighth year of…5 min read5 min read
Sep 17, 2021COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND HEALTH-SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF MENSTRUATORS IN INDIABy Purnanjali Chandra (Uninhibited) Menstruation has always been within the radar of extensive taboos and stigma. It is the onset of the unprecedented times brought by the global pandemic, that aggravated the extent of stigmatization associated with menstruation and menstruators. This has intensified “period poverty” across the globe and even…Personal Development4 min readPersonal Development4 min read
Sep 7, 2021Join the Uninhibited movement now: Job OpeningHead of Programmes (HoP) Job Description We’re seeking a passionate and driven Head of Programmes to manage our flagship programmes — The Period Fellowship (TPF) and Hello Saathi — with a roadmap to grow their portfolio to include our core behavior-change programme, PeriodShaala, over the next 12 months. By 2026, we aim to impact…5 min read5 min read
Sep 2, 2021Join the Uninhibited movement now: Job OpeningsOrganisation Development Manager Job Description We’re seeking an agile, proactive, and passionate Organisational Development Manager to lead the growing men and boys portfolio, encompassing our behaviour change programme (PeriodShala), sexual and reproductive telemedicine helpline (Hello Saathi), theory of change, grassroots campaigns and partnerships. By 2026, we aim to impact 2.5 …Jobs4 min readJobs4 min read
Aug 20, 2021Let’s Talk About Periods!When the bunch of young girls came to know that the session was about “Menstruation”, a kind of disgust waved on their faces. And that remained our very first challenge to encounter along with the existing queued challenges. Even after learning the chapter on “Reproduction” in their syllabus, it still…Periods4 min readPeriods4 min read
Jun 1, 2021UNINHIBITED SHARING CIRCLE: INSIGHTSContext and Objective: For the occasion of Menstrual hygiene day, we at Uninhibited organized a virtual sharing circle on 22nd May, 2021 to co-create a reflective space for individuals, collectives and organisations working in the Menstrual Health and hygiene ecosystem. …Menstrual Health7 min readMenstrual Health7 min read
May 3, 2021The new ‘Menstrual Health’ definition has paved a way that could redefine the ecosystemWritten by: Sakshi Srivastava & Dilip Pattubala Authors’ special note:- Throughout this article, W.A.G.T.A. (Women, adolescent girls, trans, AFAB (assigned/observed female at birth) refers to the population that experiences/have experienced a menstrual cycle throughout their life. …Policy10 min readPolicy10 min read
Apr 29, 2021Full CircleWhen I was child like every child`s dream, to want become an Engineer, Pilot and Police officer. I too wanted to become a doctor. As I grew up, I realized that the path of become a doctor is difficult and also the amount of time and money invested was high…Menstruation2 min readMenstruation2 min read
Apr 29, 2021My First PeriodI am Dr.Sushma M N from Bengaluru. I was studying seventh standard and was 11 yrs old when I attained my menarche. It was a usual Sunday morning and I was busy with my drawing assignment. I heard a knock at the door and when I rushed to open it…Menstruation2 min readMenstruation2 min read
