Normalising menstruation means:
- everyone can access and afford the menstrual product of their choice;
- period stigma is history;
- everyone has basic information about menstruation (this also includes boys and men);
- everyone can access period-friendly water, sanitation and hygiene facilities everywhere.
According to the National Faecal Sludge and Septage Management(NFSSM) Alliance, menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is about creating an ecosystem that allows for women and girls experiencing menstruation, to do so in a safe and dignified way. This includes:
- Awareness on the biological process, the need to practice safe and hygienic menstruation and on the products available;
- Access to safe hygienic products at affordable prices;
- Usage - Having access to gender friendly sanitation facilities affording privacy to change the materials for protection; and engaging in correct usage of products;
- Disposal - Having facilities to dispose of used menstrual materials in a dignified and environmentally safe manner
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