Nagpur : A session on ‘Menstrual Hygiene’ was organized at the premises of the hostel of Providence School, Sadar, by an eminent Gynecologist of the town Dr Vaidehi Marathe. The session was for the school girls. She enlightened the girls with menstrual myths &; taboos. She explained the menstrual cycle to the girls portraying it being natural and gift to girls. Dr. Vaidehi adviced to the girls to unfollow the old traditional beliefs of not entering a temple during their menses etc. The girls were informed about health, hygiene and healthy dietary food.
She explained them the difference between love and lust, advice them to say no and maintain a sexual health. Dr. Vaidehi also made them aware about the STDS (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) which imbibe with having intimation with more than one sexual partner.
The warden of the hostel, Sophie sister also appreciated the activity & said, ‘It’s essential for my girls to attend this type of sessions and interact so that there misconceptions and myths can be cleared’. A cake cutting ceremony with distribution of chocolates was done at the end of the session.
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