Interview with Our Mom- Part 2

What purpose does a clean restroom or locker room serve for girls, especially if they are at school most of the time? Having menstruation every month is a challenge for all the girls. A combination of our discomfort and anxiety about getting blood on our skirts or pants. It’s a lot.

The Utpat Sisters asked their mom how extracurriculars and sports get affected when she’s on her menstrual cycle. They will also share their thoughts about the need to have a bathroom or locker room in every sports facility, school, or college.

Quotes:

• “If we had better bathrooms, we would have continued our after-school activities and sports to a larger extent.”
• “Every sports facility, school, and college should have a dedicated girls' bathroom. This bathroom should be in working condition so girls can come and dispose of their pads. There should also be a bench or a chair, perhaps, where they can just come and sit and rest for a bit.”

Takeaways:

• Bathrooms in the schools or the playgrounds were not safe or equipped enough for girls to have a change of clothes or change of pads. Girls are, therefore, constantly rushing to return to the security of their houses, where they know they can use the restroom.
• Having a dedicated bathroom for girls will have a huge impact on them since they can resume their activities and continue participating in such sports.

Conclusion:

The truth is that dealing with menstruation each month is difficult. We don't want our menstruation to prevent us from engaging in our normal activities. However, there will be occasions when we don't want to leave the house because there aren't many bathrooms where we can change pads without feeling uncomfortable. Girls should have access to a restroom, locker room, or similar space where they can change their pads and take a break.