While maintaining good menstrual hygiene may come naturally to menstruators who have had the good fortune of being educated about the same, it may come as a surprise to note that less than 20% of the menstruating population of the nation, actually use sanitary products while on their period [1]. Such a dismal state of affairs can be attributed to several factors such as the lack of awareness on the part of the menstruator, the taboo surrounding menstruation, as well as the lack of access to sanitary products.

To tackle this issue, a two-fold approach would have to be used. First, creating awareness about the need and importance of menstrual hygiene, and second, creating a better infrastructure to allow for menstruators to have access to bathrooms and sanitary products.