Period Positivity: Changing the Conversation Around Menstruation

For too long, menstruation has been treated as something to hide. Whispered about, joked about, or ignored altogether, periods have long been surrounded by cultural taboos and misinformation. But now, a new wave of change is rising, one that champions Period Positivity and reshapes how society views menstruation.

As a femtech brand dedicated to feminine health, Diva’Me is proud to be part of this global movement. We believe that periods should be understood, celebrated, and never a source of shame.

Why Is Period Stigma So Deep-Rooted?

The stigma around menstruation dates back centuries. Across many cultures:

• Menstruation was seen as "unclean" or impure, with menstruators banned from participating in daily activities or religious rituals.

• Menstrual blood was treated as something shameful, despite being a sign of reproductive health.

• Discussions around menstruation were (and still are) considered taboo, leading to a cycle of silence and misinformation.

In fact, a 2022 UNESCO study found that 1 in 5 girls in low-income countries drop out of school due to period stigma and lack of access to products. This stigma isn’t just a cultural problem, it’s a health, education, and human rights issue.

What Is Period Positivity?

Period Positivity is a social and cultural movement that:

• Challenges the stigma, shame, and silence around menstruation

• Encourages open, inclusive conversations about periods

• Promotes accurate menstrual health education

• Celebrates periods as a normal and vital biological process

It means being unafraid to say “I’m on my period” without embarrassment. It means raising kids to understand menstruation. And it means making sure every menstruator has access to the care, products, and information they need.

Why Period Positivity Is So Important

The silence around menstruation has real consequences, even today:

• Lack of education: Many young people learn about periods from friends or social media, not accurate sources.

• Health risks: People may ignore symptoms like irregular bleeding or painful cramps, mistaking them for "normal" and delaying diagnosis of conditions like PCOS or endometriosis.

• Workplace and school barriers: Menstruators miss work or school due to pain, embarrassment, or lack of products.

• Period poverty: Millions globally can’t afford basic period products, forcing them to use unsafe alternatives like cloth or tissue paper.

Period positivity addresses all of this. It’s not just a feel-good trend, it’s a step toward equity and dignity.

What Role Does Education Play?

Education is the foundation of period positivity. Comprehensive menstrual health education helps:

• Reduce anxiety and confusion around puberty and menstruation

• Identify early signs of reproductive health issues

• Encourage proper hygiene and self-care practices

• Break gender-based stereotypes

At Diva'Me, we aim to create a space where every question is welcome. Whether you're 12 or 42, menstruating or supporting someone who is, you deserve to understand how periods work.

Diva’Me Role in the Period Positivity Movement

We don’t just sell products, we build confidence, connection, and conversation.

Here's how Diva'Me supports period positivity:

1. Period Fashion

Our line of Period Fashion are designed to be safe, sustainable, and comfortable so menstruators can feel good every day of the cycle.

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2. Menstrual Health Advocacy

Through online content, cafe talks, collaborations with influencers and women’s health advocates, we educate communities and encourage people to talk about menstruation openly.

3. Creating Safe Spaces

At Diva’Me Cafe, we welcome dialogue around wellness and womanhood, over great food and period-positive treats. No shame, just sisterhood.

Period Positivity for All: Being Inclusive Matters

While periods are often associated with women, it’s important to remember that not all menstruators share the same experiences. Some face added layers of stigma, lack of representation, or limited access to proper care and products.

Period positivity means supporting all people who menstruate, regardless of their background, body type, or circumstances. It’s about making conversations around menstruation inclusive, respectful, and rooted in empathy.

Being period positive means:

• Using inclusive language when discussing menstruation

• Respecting each person's experience of their body and cycle

• Creating accessible products for every type of body and lifestyle

Period positivity should lift everyone.

How You Can Join the Movement

You just need the right platform to create change. Here’s how you can support period positivity:

• Normalize talking about periods with friends, family, and online

• Educate yourself and others on menstrual and reproductive health

• Support menstrual equity by donating products or supporting advocacy groups

• Buy from brands like Diva’Me that prioritize menstrual health and sustainability

• Celebrate your cycle: track it, nourish yourself, and rest without guilt

The Bottom Line

Period Positivity is about more than just loving your period. It’s about dismantling harmful myths, embracing menstrual health, and making sure no one feels ashamed of their body.

Diva’Me is committed to pushing this movement forward through our period products, our community, and our voice.

Because every period deserves to be treated with pride, not shame.

Because every person deserves to feel empowered, not embarrassed.

Because periods are powerful. And so are you.

Want to stay part of the conversation? Follow @idivame on Instagram, visit Diva’Me Cafe for a community-powered wellness experience, or shop our Period Fashion collection today.

Let’s break the taboo together!