Shit We Don't Talk About
Shit We Don't Talk About
Mia Voss
Ep. 87 - Breaking the Period Taboo: A Cross-Cultural Conversation - Urmi Hossain
31 minutes Posted May 29, 2025 at 11:00 pm.
Welcome and Topic Introduction
Cultural Experiences with Periods
Shame and Silence Around Menstruation
Period Poverty and Access Issues
Workplace Challenges and Period Days
Men's Understanding and Empathy
Organizations Supporting Women
Closing and Show Information
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What happens when we finally break the silence about one of humanity's most natural yet stigmatized experiences? Periods affect half the world's population, yet remain shrouded in shame and misunderstanding. This candid conversation bridges generations and cultures as Mia and and her guest Urmi Hossain share their personal experiences with menstruation across different backgrounds. The stigma begins early—Urmi recalls being forbidden from attending school classes about periods, while advert...