The Documentary Podcast
The Documentary Podcast
BBC World Service
My First Period
27 minutes Posted Sep 19, 2017 at 6:00 am.
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Periods are a taboo subject in many parts of the world. But for some Tanzanians, like BBC reporter Tulanana Bohela, a girl’s first period is celebrated. When she got her first period her female relatives gathered round to shower her with gifts. They sat her down and gave her life lessons on how to be a woman. One of those lessons was that she must keep her periods secret.