Culture

Native American Menstruation Rituals Provided Support To Women That The Modern Day Sadly Lacks

For many of us, our “monthly gift” is anything but a gift, but historically, societies have not always treated menstruation like it’s the end of the world.

By Andrea Mew3 min read
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There are a lot of conflicting beliefs out there about periods. Traditional wisdom assigned deep spiritual or cultural meanings to menstruation while modern, Westernized mentalities either treat it like a biological function or stigmatize any public discussion.