
In Nepal, menstrual taboos, especially during festivals, still restrict women's participation in rituals and limit their access to kitchens and worship spaces due to notions of impurity. In this festival special episode of Gulabi Sambad, we question the relevance of these age-old beliefs. Joining us is writer Sarala Gautam, who highlights how these practices infringe upon women’s freedoms and ignore the life-giving essence of menstruation. Gautam delves into the cultural struggle between tradition and awareness, urging us to reconsider outdated views that marginalize menstruating women.
#menstruation #period #menstruationtaboos #menstruationmatters #festival #festivalsandperiod #srhr #podcast #gulabisambad
This episode of Gulabi Sambad features a conversation with journalist Sushma Gautam about sensitive issues of sexual violence and sexual and reproductive health in Madhesh. It talks about the challenges girls, women and marginalized communities face, including stigma, silence, and lack of proper information and services.The episode also discusses how many young boys are getting involved in sexual violence and abuse. It tries to understand why this is happening, looking at reasons like lack of awareness, harmful social norms, peer pressure, and little education about consent and respect.Through this conversation, the podcast aims to raise awareness, encourage open discussion, and highlight the need for better education and community support to prevent such violence and build a safer society. #sexeducation #endsexualviolence #madesh #nepal #srhr #gulabisambad
