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EPISODE · May 23, 2026 · 14 MIN

The Future of Menstrual Technology: Innovations for Nigerian Girls

from The Red Dot Podcast

Can technology close the menstrual gap? From tracking apps to smart fabrics, we explore how innovation can give girls control and confidence. We look at the digital divide and celebrate local Nigerian developers who are building solutions specifically for our context. Key Themes: Global vs. local menstrual tech, barriers to digital access, and imagining an inclusive tech future. Join the Conversation: The future of periods in Nigeria is being built now. Tag a "techie" friend and share your ideas for a period-friendly future! 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.

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