Cultural Beliefs and Menstrual Practices: A Deep Dive

How do we honor our traditions without the baggage of shame? Explore the rich tapestry of Nigerian cultural views on menstruation—from empowering rites of passage to harmful taboos that isolate girls.Call to Action: What was the strangest thing you were told about periods? Let us know in the comments! Tag us on Instagram @girls.voices, on Facebook @girlsvoices, on LinkedIn @girlsvoices, on X @girlsvoices1, and use #RedDotPodcast.The Red Dot Podcast is a 10-episode podcast series led by adolescent girls in Nigeria to normalize conversations around menstruation. It is an initiative of the Red Dot Campaign, implemented by Girls Voices Initiative under the consortium-led Sang pour Sang initiative including Fos Feminista, Equipop, PSI-Europe, Global South Coalition for Dignified Menstruation. Funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), this project challenges systemic menstrual discrimination and promotes dignity across nine countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean.