The Red Dot Podcast

Can technology close the menstrual gap? From tracking apps to smart fabrics, we explore how innovation can give girls control and confidence. We look at the digital divide and celebrate local Nigerian developers who are building solutions specifically for our context. Key Themes: Global vs. local menstrual tech, barriers to digital access, and imagining an inclusive tech future. Join the Conversat...

Menstrual dignity is a matter of justice, accountability, and human rights. In Nigeria, no specific law guarantees access to pads or sanitary facilities in schools. We discuss the urgent need for policy change—from removing taxes on products to passing a Menstrual Health and Hygiene Bill. Join the Conversation: Use your voice to demand change! Share this episode and ask your representatives: "Wher...

What you eat can literally shape how your period feels. From reducing cramps to managing mood swings, we explore how Nigerian superfoods like Ugu and Moin-Moin can be powerful tools for menstrual care. Key Themes: How nutrients like Iron and Magnesium affect the cycle, Nigerian dietary challenges, and local "superfoods" for period recovery. Join the Conversation: Are you fueling your flow? Share a...

Menstruation affects more than just the body—it touches the mind. We dive into the emotional weight of hormonal shifts and the damaging psychological impact of social stigma. It’s time to stop dismissing girls as "dramatic" and start respecting their mental well-being. Join the Conversation: Your feelings are valid—period or no period. Like and share to help us break the silence around menstrual m...

Periods aren’t just a “girl thing”—they’re a human thing. If we want to end menstrual shame, boys and men must be part of the solution. This episode explores how allyship from brothers, fathers, and teachers can transform the menstrual experience from one of teasing to one of respect. Join the Conversation: Tag a male ally who supports menstrual dignity! Share this episode to help us raise better...

Menstrual equity cannot exist if we leave behind girls with disabilities. This powerful episode shines a light on the unique physical and informational barriers faced by women and girls living with disabilities in Nigeria. Call to Action: Support inclusive menstrual health! Share this episode to ensure no voice remains invisible. Tag us on Instagram @girls.voices , on Facebook @girlsvoices , on Li...

For many girls, school becomes a monthly nightmare due to period shame. We examine why girls are skipping weeks of learning every year and discuss how to transform Nigerian schools into period-friendly zones. Call to Action: Are you a teacher or parent? Tell us how you're making your school period-friendly in the comments. Tag us on Instagram @girls.voices , on Facebook @girlsvoices , on LinkedIn...

How do we honor our traditions without the baggage of shame? Explore the rich tapestry of Nigerian cultural views on menstruation—from empowering rites of passage to harmful taboos that isolate girls. Call to Action: What was the strangest thing you were told about periods? Let us know in the comments! Tag us on Instagram @girls.voices , on Facebook @girlsvoices , on LinkedIn @girlsvoices , on X @...

Menstrual health is a human right, not a luxury. We dive into the harsh reality of "period poverty"—how a lack of affordable products and clean facilities forces girls to miss school and impacts their dignity. Call to Action: Help us demand change! Share this episode to raise awareness for free pads in schools and policy shifts. Tag us on Instagram @girls.voices, on Facebook @girlsvoices, on Linke...

First periods can be confusing, scary, or even funny—but they should never be a secret. In this episode, Nigerian girls share honest, powerful stories about their first time bleeding to remove the shame and show that no girl is alone. Join the Conversation: Record a short video of your first period story, tag us on Instagram @girls.voices, on Facebook @girlsvoices, on LinkedIn @girlsvoices, on X @...

The Red Dot Podcast is a 10-episode podcast series led by adolescent girls in Nigeria to normalize conversations around menstruation. It is an initiative of the Red Dot Campaign, implemented by Girls Voices Initiative under the consortium-led Sang pour Sang initiative including Fos Feminista, Equipop, PSI-Europe, Global South Coalition for Dignified Menstruation. Funded by the Agence Française de...