For too long, menstruation has been shrouded in silence, spoken of in whispers, and treated as shameful. But the truth is, periods affect nearly half the world’s population—and they deserve open, honest conversation. This #NuaTalks video puts that message front and center: it’s time to normalize talking about menstruation, not just with women, but with men and boys too.
From the very first frame, the video makes it clear—the stigma thrives in silence, and the only way to break it is through inclusion. Featuring gyno-couple Dr. Molina Patel and Dr. Niket Patel, the discussion stresses that men must be active participants in this dialogue. When fathers, partners, teachers, and peers understand what menstruation is, they can respond with empathy instead of awkwardness.
The video highlights education as the key. Most boys grow up without proper knowledge, relying on jokes or misinformation. Honest conversations at home and structured education in schools can change that, creating respect instead of stigma. Parents, teachers, and healthcare professionals all have a role to play in ensuring periods are seen as healthy and normal.
The takeaway is powerful: the silence must be broken—by all of us. Only then can stigma turn into support and menstruation be treated with the openness and respect it deserves.