5 Superstitions About Periods That We Can’t Believe Actually Exist
Since Team Be Me operates and functions from India, one can say that we belong to the land of period superstitions.
Don’t go in the kitchen when you’re on your period. Steer clear of cows. Oh, and our personal favorite – refrain from entering a holy place whilst you bleed away.
However, we are done with this backward thinking. The time has come for us to approach menstruation with the respect it deserves. To do that, we must cast away not only period superstitions from India but also from other countries.
So, are you ready to hear the most shocking superstitions associated with periods?
P.S. They haven’t been mentioned on our social media page yet so hold on tight – it’s going to be an eyebrow-raising ride.
1. NEPAL
You can’t be at home or come in contact with anyone when you’re on your period.
Umm, what is the alternative then?
2. ISRAEL
While on your first period, you get slapped so that you have beautiful red cheeks all your life.
Interesting how our monthly flow may somehow be connected to our ability to have rosy cheeks forever.
3. COLUMBIA
Don’t drink any cold beverages because they might give you cramps.
One iced Coca-cola coming right up.
4. ROMANIA
On your period and you’ve touched flowers? Great, they’ll die quicker now.
5. MEXICO
(We saved the best for last).
Avoid dancing to active/peppy rhythms to take care of your uterus.
DJ, turn up the music already.
P.S. Don't force your body to exercise. Listen to it and never forget to be unapologetically yourself.The purpose of this Be Me blog was to remind everyone to run for the hills the second they hear someone speak of these superstitions. They’re not true. In fact, they’re baseless and socially irelevant. So, do yourself a favor and be unapologetically yourself, Be Me Community!
