Period Kaa Kura- Nepali Podcast

Menstrual symptoms vary from person to person. While some can easily pass through their monthly cycle as if it were a regular day, some experience severe pain. Despite this, most women try to push through and go to work anyway. However, since the concept of menstrual leave has entered the global market, it has provided a relief to many. But some argue that the benefit is unfair, or that it could f...

Bajura is a part of Sudurpashchim Province and one of the least developed districts in the country. There are many ill practices like chhaupadi and taboos related to menstruation. Persistent harmful socio-cultural norms, stigma, misconceptions, and taboos around menstruation, continue to lead to exclusion and discrimination. But there are also some youth and children clubs known as "Baal Clubs" wh...

Let's welcome the Nepali New Year 2079 BS from far-west Nepal!! Bajura is a part of Sudurpashchim Province and one of the least developed districts in the country. There are many ill practices like Chhaupadi-the practice of  isolating women from their houses during menstruation and confining them to mud huts or cow sheds as they are considered "impure." This leads to taboos and stigma di...

Karnali, Nepal's most remote destination has a lot to tell. The Tajakot village in Humla district, Maila, Nepal, is one of the most isolated. In this week's episode, we visit the Nepalese town of Maila to speak with teenage schoolgirls about their views on menstruation and the traditions associated with it. Even though the school provides free menstrual products like pads, when it comes to me...

It's terrifying and painful to stay in the shed for six days a month during period. Suffocation and wild animal attacks cost the lives of many young girls and women in our village says 15 years old Puja Malla Thakuri The Maila village in Tajakot of Humla district is one of the most geographically remote villages in Nepal. Maila has recently been connected with road, due to this, many families in M...

March is recognized as a month dedicated to celebrating women's achievements and raising awareness about gender balance. Period Kaa Kura podcast brings menstruators' voices from throughout the country and promotes dignified menstruation throughout the year long. Please listen to the journey of Rita Mahato, a women's rights activist and health counsellor breaking the menstrual taboos and creating m...

We continue to take you to Madhesh Province to learn about menstruation perspectives and practices. In this episode, we'll explore the taboos and stigma related to menstruation, menstrual health, and hygiene in the Saptari district. We attempt to encourage the young girls and women to communicate their thoughts, even though they were hesitant to talk about their periods.

In today’s episode, human rights activist Sunil Kumar Sah is taking us to Madhesh Province to demonstrate the issue of taboos and shame around menstruation. On highlighting the state of menstrual health and hygiene knowledge among menstruators on a large scale. We attempted to encourage the two young girls to communicate their thoughts, even though they were hesitant to talk about their periods.

In Nepal, 13 percent VAT is added to the price of menstrual hygiene products, where accessibility and affordability of these products are low. The lack of proper menstrual hygiene and sanitation often leads to increased school dropouts and low productivity at work, besides health issues. Thus, various youths have been demanding the revoking of taxes on menstrual hygiene products. This month, one s...

Episode 35 Pills and Period In conversation with Dr Shreyashi Aryal 

Last episode for 2021. Thank you and a Happy New Year.  Period Kaa Kura continues to speak about dignified menstruation.  The whole month of December, we have been talking about dignified menopause. In this episode, listen to this conversation about dignified menopause with author and activist Radha Paudel.  

Menopause is a natural stage that takes place after a person's final menstrual cycle. However, it is a neglected issue as similar as menstruation, not just in Nepal, but also in developed countries. Due to this, many women have to suffer silently while they go through the menopause phase. In this episode, let's find out more from Helen Kemp, Dignified Menstruation Activist from Scotland, who is al...

Not just menstruation, but the issue of menopause is considered a taboo subject in Nepal. It is often shrouded in shame, secrecy and stigma. Many are unaware of the signs and symptoms. Due to this, many menstruating women face several physical and mental health problems during menopause period. In this episode, let's hear the experiences of a woman who successfully handled the menopause with digni...

Menstrual Talk: Dignity first In this episode, we are having a conversation about Dignified Menstruation with the recipient of Madan Puraskar (2014), Author, Activist, and Founder of Global South Coalition for Dignified Menstruation. What is Dignified Menstruation? State of free from any forms of menstrual discrimination includes stigma, taboos, abuse, violence, restrictions associated with menstr...

Do you remember when you had your last period? Or do you know when the next period date is? In this episode, we bring you an innovative group of young high school students who have developed the first Nepali period tracker-Mero Mahinawari App. Do listen to the benefits of using period trackers and the app features, which help you learn more about your body and cycle and provide personalized health...

Menstruating people are often left out during period in Nepal. In this episode, youths from Nepal have shared their experience of being abandoned due to menstruation. Listen to Ashish, Sarada and Divya and their struggles dealing with menstrual stigma. No one deserves to be isolated due to period #NepaliPodcast

Period Kaa Kura- Nepali Podcast is one year old today. It has been a wonderful journey for a year, filled with many challenges but overriding with enthusiasm and determination ending period taboos and stigma. Period Kaa Kura is a personal initiative of two sisters cum friends Shristi Kafle and Priyanka Budhathoki smashing menstrual taboos and stigma in Nepal. We are thankful for all our audience,...

Cervical cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women in Nepal. Every year above 2,300 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and more than 1,200 women die. But do you know that various screening techniques have been introduced for the early detection of cervical cancer in Nepal? The screening tests are saviors for the reduction of incidence and mortality. Senior Gyane-Oncologist Dr. Sarita...

Nepal is one of many countries that impose a 13 percent value added tax (VAT) on menstrual products like sanitary pads. The tax imposed as luxury items increases the cost of menstrual products and hinders affordable access. Lack of safe and affordable menstrual products forces menstruators to adopt poor menstrual hygiene practices and increases physical health risks. Recently, a youth group 'Youth...

Episode 25- What MAN Think About Menstruation? #NepaliPodcast #PeriodKaaKura 

How do young girls feel about menstruation? Are they okay with the restrictions put forth by family and society? How are they raising voice against the taboos? Let's find out from the young revolutionary girls in this episode. Today we have Meghani, Sabi, and Divya sharing their experience of going through menstruation taboos and stigma. They want our society free of the restriction they go throug...

In this episode, we take you to the menstrual journey of Kumari and her adventures. Kumari' Adventure with her Moon Cycle is a new comic book that includes stories curated by a diverse group of people with a vision to encourage and inspire conversation about menstruation in Nepal. Here we discuss the adventurous book to be published soon in both English and Nepali language with the team members. B...

Do you know that some 300,000 Burmese of Nepali origin are living in Myanmar? Their ancestors reached Burma in the 19th century, many during World War II. The Nepali origins have still kept many culture and rituals intact. Among many, they still follow menstrual practices and restrictions as in Nepal. In this episode, we are exploring those rituals, practices, taboos and changes related to menstru...

Happy International Menstrual Hygiene Day!  Access to basic menstrual hygiene management (MHM) facilities is critically important to the safety and dignity of the menstruating person. Clean menstrual products, a private place to change them, clean water and access to safe disposal is a fundamental requirement. In this context, we bring you a special episode dedicated to Menstrual Hygiene Day...

More stressed? More restless? More sleepless? In this episode, we present you with some of the practical tips to handle mental health during this pandemic. Take care of your mental health as equal as physical health to avoid anxiety, loneliness, depression and other problems. Listen to this conversation with Psychologist Rojisha Sahi Thakuri.