These Sarcastic Posters Clear All Misconceptions About Periods

In the past year, we have seen a considerable increase in attempts to normalise the way we see the female body. A big step in this regard has been trying to talk more openly about menstruation. ‘The Minimalist’ has come up with a series of posters called ‘Menstruational Atyachar’ which mock orthodox rules which discriminate against menstruating women. Take a look:

By making us laugh these posters make us see how silly the notions and practices concerning menstruation are. Menstruating women are not impure, sanitary pads need not be wrapped in black plastic bags. Let’s rid ourselves of such silly practices.