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18 October 2023

Period Myths Versus Facts: Breaking Period Stigmas and Supporting Inclusivity

Written by Nicole Horne
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Despite being a normal bodily function, periods are often treated as something you should be embarrassed about. The stigma around periods can reduce the opportunity for those who menstruate to develop a healthy relationship with menstruation.

Myths and Misconceptions About Periods: Let’s Set the Record Straight

One of the best ways to understand not just your own but others’ experiences with menstruation is through open and honest conversations with people you trust. Unfortunately, because menstruation remains somewhat of a taboo subject, misconceptions can negatively affect how people relate to this natural process.

Numerous myths circulate around periods such as how long should they last and how often should they occur.

Your body undergoing changes as you develop can be a confusing and difficult time and it’s really important that you feel comfortable and feel well-prepared to deal with these changes.

We have created a poster to help bust a few of the most common myths about periods and hopefully answer some of the questions you may have.

Download your poster here

Periods: A Shared Experience

How you feel and the things that you go through during your menstrual cycle may feel unique to you, but if you were to discuss it with your friends, family or doctor – you might find that your experiences are not as individual as you may think.

Wateraid estimates that on any given day around 800 million people around the world are menstruating at any given moment in time.

It’s time to embrace the conversation and break the silence. Discussing periods should not be a one-time thing. Just as your body develops and changes, so can your period.

Where to Find Reliable Information About Periods

The NHS offers comprehensive guidance: NHS – Periods.

Childline provides valuable insights: Childline – Periods.

Empowering Women and Girls in Cricket

The recently announced partnership with The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Initial Washroom Hygiene (Initial) is founded on a shared ambition to ensure that menstruation does not hold women and girls back from being involved in sports.

As part of this partnership, Initial is supplying In Cubicle Period Dignity Dispensers to grassroots cricket clubs with girls’ sections. These dispensers will provide free and discreet access to period products, most importantly, at the point of need.

With the support of the Derbyshire Cricket Foundation, a successful pilot programme took place in Derbyshire, and is now being fully rolled out across England and Wales.

Find out more about our partnership with the ECB here.

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Nicole Horne

Nicole is the Digital Marketing Specialist for Initial Washroom Hygiene and joined the Rentokil Initial family over 12 years ago. She enjoys educating and informing others about washroom issues and helping to break down the stigmas surrounding topics such as menstruation and period dignity. Nicole also loves to uncover and share fascinating facts from the world of hygiene, which helps to satisfy her curiosity about life's little (& large) mysteries. When she's not busy exploring the hidden world of germs, Nicole enjoys spending quality time with her family, reading novels, and painting.

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