UNVEILING MENSTRUAL HYGIENE: AN ANALYSIS OF NFHS-5

Menstruation, a natural and inherent process, has long been shrouded in veil of stigma taboo. Despite being phenomenon specific to females, it always mystery mystique many countries. Proper menstrual hygiene is essential ensure comfort, prevent infections, maintain the overall well-being individuals during their cycle. The objective study hygienic methods protection period. To analyze this paper, reports NFHS-5 (2019-2021), along with existing literature have reviewed understand adopted by girls findings suggest that adolescent women are using sanitary napkins followed cloth locally prepared napkins, tampons, cups. Many taboos, such as not bathing periods, appear be shattering. More more taking baths cycle they even same bathroom where others bath. eliminate myths taboos around menstruation make positive experience for rather than stressful one, thorough awareness effort must launched at all levels society KEYWORDS: Hygiene, Sanitary Pads, Tampons, Bathing.