Sharing simple facts : useful information about menstrual health and hygiene

UNICEF (2008). Sharing simple facts : useful information about menstrual health and hygiene. New Delhi, India UNICEF. 48 p. Download here

This easy to read booklet is in a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) form has been prepared to support girls and women in providing basic factual information about menstruation and hygienic menstruation management and aims to clarify some of the myths and taboos centered around this issue.

The following issues are discussed:

• physical and emotional changes during puberty
• dealing with menstruation
• managing menstruation (with a special section on managing menstruation in school)
• disposal of napkins
• a few facts about HIV/AIDS