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MENSTRUATION MYTHS

At the most perfect moment, with a kilometers-long line behind you and a packed checkout belt screaming to be organized, you drop your bag (of course with the zipper open). A swing of coins, five colors of lip gloss (because a different shade for every outfit), a keychain, empty gum wrappers, earbuds, and ten tampons in all shapes and sizes roll in every direction. And why does this last one always cause us to blush? Why are we overwhelmed by shame at such a moment? I mean, half of that kilometers-long line gets a visit from the fertile cat once a month. And yet…

In many countries, it goes a step further. Did you know, for example, that in Nepal you are not allowed to come into contact with anyone when you are in your period? And there are many more crazy myths and customs surrounding our ’time of the month’. And there’s quite a bit of filth involved.

1. UK & US

– Tampons deflower you and make you impure.

– No bathing when you are on your period.

– A perm? Not a chance, not until you’ve had your first period.

2. US

No camping or glamping during your period. Bears can smell you from a distance.

3. Israel

Showering during your menstruation? Better not. The Red Sea will come pouring out of your box.

4. Colombia

– An ice-cold glass of Chardo… No. You can’t drink anything cold, as it causes insane cramps.

– Cancel that visit to the hairdresser and hide your bottles of shampoo, because you have to deal with a greasy head. Washing is not allowed.

5. Poland

Want to get rid of your Polish partner? Just dive between the sheets. Apparently, he won’t survive it.

6. Romania

Keep your fingers off flowers, they will droop when you are on your period.

7. Malaysia

You don’t just throw your pad in the trash in Malaysia. Before you know it, you have a swarm of spirits wandering around your room. First, it has to go down the sink.

8. India

– The kitchen is off-limits. Quite nice; you can be served for a whole week.

– On the first day of your menstruation, you must wash your hair so that you are completely clean. On your head, yes. Uh?

“There’s quite a bit of filth involved”

9. Mexico

No exuberant dancing in the pub, as that would be an assault on your uterus.

10. The Dominican Republic

No painted nails, washing hair, or drinking lemonade as long as tampons are involved. Nice combo too.

11. Brazil

Don’t walk barefoot in the sand. Makes sense, right? Causes cramps.

12. Argentina

– Whipping cream is out of the question. Your cream would curdle immediately.

– If you take a bath, the bleeding stops and that is bad for your health.

13. Philippines

Wash your face with your own blood after the first time to cleanse your skin. Yuck.

14. Italy

– Baking a nice sandwich? Better not, your dough won’t rise when the Japanese flag is hanging out.

– Everything you make in the kitchen ends in failure. Cooking? Leave that to Francesco.

– Swimming is a no-go.

15. France

Making mayonnaise is not a good idea when you are on your period.

16. Japan

The Japanese don’t roll sushi when they are menstruating; your taste changes and this is not good for the rolls.

17. Venezuela

Ensure a hairy vajayjay during your period, as shaving causes discoloration of the skin.

18. Bolivia

In Bolivia, you must stay away from small children, otherwise, you make them sick.