Madhusmita Mallik, a woman from Upara Sahi, Ward 46, shared her feedback in IVRS about her menstrual hygiene practices and the support she receives from her family. She mentioned that she, like many others, gets her period monthly. During this time, her family members, including her husband and mother-in-law, provide support. There are no stigmas or restrictions such as not entering the house or avoiding contact with others for three days. She is free from all these limitations and is encouraged by her mother-in-law to rest during her period and her husband and mother-in-law manage the whole household work. She openly discusses her period with her family and asks her husband to bring pads when needed. She feels completely free to express her menstrual needs in front of everyone. She regularly changes her pads and ensures proper handwashing with soap before and after using a pad.
