Skip to content For something as natural as breathing, menstruation sure has a lot of unnecessary mystery, shame, and myths surrounding it—especially in Nigeria. From hushed whispers to awkward glances in pharmacies, the stigma around periods affects how girls and women experience this normal biological process.
But here’s the truth: period education matters. When people understand menstruation, they can manage it better, make informed choices, and live without shame. It’s time to break the silence and start talking about periods openly.
Many girls in Nigeria start their periods without knowing what’s happening to their bodies. Some think they are sick, cursed, or have done something wrong. This confusion can cause fear and embarrassment, making it harder for them to ask questions or seek help.
With proper period education, girls can:
Lack of period education goes hand in hand with period poverty—a situation where girls and women cannot afford or access proper menstrual products. Many girls in Nigeria still use old cloth, tissue, or even newspaper instead of pads or menstrual cups.
By educating people about:
We can help ensure that every girl and woman has a safe and dignified period experience.
In many Nigerian communities, menstruation is still considered “dirty” or “impure.” Some women are forbidden from cooking, attending religious gatherings, or even touching certain things when they are on their period.
This period stigma can lead to:
With the right education, we can change these outdated beliefs and create a culture where menstruation is seen as a normal and healthy part of life.
Poor menstrual hygiene can lead to infections and health issues like yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, and even reproductive problems. Many women still:
By spreading correct menstrual hygiene education, we can reduce these health risks and promote safer period management for everyone.
Menstruation isn’t just a “women’s issue.” It affects entire families and communities. Yet, many Nigerian men still shy away from period discussions or treat it as a taboo topic.
When men—fathers, brothers, partners, and friends—are educated about periods, they can:
Period education should be part of the school curriculum, just like math and science. Young girls and boys should be taught about menstruation before puberty, so they know what to expect and how to handle it.
Many Nigerian youths spend hours on social media daily. We can use these platforms to:
Ivy Cup champions education actively and you can find us on social media.
Groups like Ivy Cup’s initiative (Ivy Sister Initiative), NGOs, and menstrual health advocates are already doing great work to spread period education. Supporting them means more girls get the information and resources they need.
Pads are expensive for many Nigerian women, and tampons aren’t widely used. Affordable, long-term solutions like menstrual cups can help reduce costs and ensure that people always have a reliable period product.
Period education isn’t just about telling girls how to use a pad. It’s about empowering them, improving public health, breaking harmful cultural taboos, and ensuring that menstruation is treated as the normal biological process it is.
It’s time to talk about periods without shame, stigma, or silence. Let’s make period education accessible to everyone—because no girl or woman should ever feel unprepared, embarrassed, or unsupported because of her period.
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