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title: Destigmatizing the Menstrual Cycle
date: 2024-02-21T11:37:00-05:00
author: Kiki Zeldes
canonical_url: "https://ourbodiesourselves.org/themes/destigmatizing-the-menstrual-cycle"
section: Themes
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# Destigmatizing the Menstrual Cycle

Talking about periods can feel uncomfortable or embarrassing. This section explores the shame often associated with menstruation and how we can nurture more positive attitudes instead.

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