In my opinion, menstruation and periods are considered taboo due to ignorance, not no mention the fact that women reinforce this taboo by feeling ashamed to talk about this natural process. Therefore the way we can go about it is by educating people, just like TED Lessons do.

I think it's tabloo to talk able menstration because only half of the population experiences it.
A place to start is acknowledging the difficulty faced by those who struggle to access what they need during their monthly. Here's a great article on the cost of menstration among the low-income community in the US. https://medium.com/@lauraepsteinnorris/blood-in-the-streets-bf578a1b9634#.tphpd02k0. Also groups in the US and UK have both tried to eliminate additional sales or luxury tax on feminie products whoch would make these products easier to access.

Some interesting inventions have been introduced lately to help destigmatize or make menstruation a more affordable. The Diva or Moon Cup is a greener alternative to tampons or heavy pads. http://divacup.com/. SheThinx is designing period friendly underwear with built in liners and working to provide reusable pads in Uganda. http://www.shethinx.com/pages/power-of-the-purchase
Both initiatives are looking for greener alternatives and in the long run more cost effective ways for women to choose how to handle their cycles.

I think it is taboo because people don't want to talk it. We can change this by talking about this more often even if others think it is embarrassing or dirty.

Some people don't like talking about it.

some people may feel unconfortable so they may not like talking about their period.

Because i just may be a little uncomfortable to talk about. i am not a women but i could see how this could feel a little awkward to express. to change this they could really uses someone to talk to someone who has experienced the same thing so that it wont be as hard to talk about.

I am contributing to this discussion as a woman who would feel very awkward if I had to talk about periods with anybody:
I think people shy away from talking about menstruation for the same reasons many people don't like to talk about other natural bodily functions, especially those that everybody deals with from the privacy of a restroom.

I agree that in some countries, certain sexist societies and a lack of education for many are huge problems and by addressing these the situation could be changed for the better.

However, unless the taboo is lifted on talking about what all people, both male and female deal with behind closed toilet cubicle doors. I don't think the taboo on talking about menstruation will ever go away, even if it is natural and nothing for anybody to ever feel ashamed of. And as long as we're not discriminated for having periods, I don't think it matters that much that people don't like to talk about it.

People just don't feel comfortable to be talking about blood coming out in-between their legs.

Especially those that everybody deals with from the privacy of a restroom.I agree that in some countries, certain sexist societies and a lack of education for many are huge problems and by addressing these the situation could be changed for the better.However, unless the taboo is lifted on talking about what all people, both male and female deal with behind closed toilet cubicle doors. I don't think the taboo on talking about menstruation will ever go away, even if it is natural and nothing for anybody to ever feel ashamed of. And as long as we're not discriminated for having periods,

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we shouldnt change its fine as it is

A lot of people think that periods are weird when they're really just a way of life because if women did have periods then they wouldn't know if they are pregnant or not so it's not something to hide because all women go through it in there life so instead of hiding from it they should embrace it because we all go through it

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many woman go throw diffrent stages of life and one of them is pubty it is hard to face but we all woman go throw it there is no way of avoiding it

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In my opinion, I find discussing this in especially in class.

I don't like the thought of it because its like blood and tissue building up.

It is important to remember that every girl goes through their period so instead of questioning it's best to just roll with it because if people continue to ask the question why then no one will want to say why it's important

I think it's all about how you were raised and what you are comfortable with talking about and sharing. I grew up with 3 sisters and a super open family so it was never weird to talk about in our house or say that we are on our period. But I remember when I first got my period in middle school I was so embarrassed. I think that it's just awkward to talk about with people you aren't comfortable with. I'm not sure what the answer to changing this is but I do think society is becoming more open and accepting as a whole... maybe that will help!

Most women who experience period may feel uncomfortable talking about this with another person, but is the reality is something that cannot be change the period is a stage of the woman's life, however, parents must change this by having more communication with them daughters and letting them know that they should not be ashamed of something normal in girls, and letting the boys understand that they should not judge a woman for her period because it is something normal.

I'm curious . Why women dont like talk about period. What is awkward in this topic? Period is normal thing like going everyday to the toilet. We have to be more confidence about our cycle and body.