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The workshop engaged over 100 women from underserved communities on hygiene, myths, and safe menstrual practices, with kits distributed to participants

Menstrual health moved into open conversation as Namyaa worked with Vyomini Social Foundation to conduct a menstrual health and hygiene workshop for women from underserved communities. The session focused on practical knowledge, everyday hygiene practices, and breaking long-held myths around menstruation.
The workshop saw participation from more than 100 women belonging to rural and underprivileged backgrounds. Discussions covered menstrual health basics, hygiene management, safe practices, and the importance of understanding one’s own body without stigma. The format encouraged open dialogue, allowing participants to ask questions and share experiences in a setting designed to feel safe and accessible.

As part of the outreach, hygiene kits were distributed to all participants. These included reusable menstrual cups, intimate wash, hair removal cream, underarm roll-on, and hair removal spray, aimed at improving access to menstrual and personal care products that are often unavailable or unaffordable for many women in underserved communities. The initiative placed equal emphasis on information and access, recognising that awareness alone is insufficient without practical support.
Speaking on the initiative, Prachi Kaushik, Founder and Director of Vyomini Social Foundation, said menstrual health awareness is central to women’s dignity and overall well-being. She noted that the objective of the collaboration was to create an informed environment where women feel confident understanding their bodies and adopting hygienic practices. Kaushik added that Vyomini continues to focus on breaking taboos around menstruation through education, partnerships, and grassroots engagement.

Reflecting on the collaboration, Karan Gupta, Director of Namyaa, said menstrual and intimate hygiene should be treated as a routine aspect of women’s health rather than a topic surrounded by hesitation. He added that for many women in underserved communities, access to accurate information has remained limited, and initiatives such as this are aimed at taking essential knowledge directly to those who have historically been excluded from these conversations.
Namyaa positions itself as an Indian feminine hygiene and intimate care brand focused on advancing women’s health through awareness, education, and community engagement. Alongside its outreach efforts, the brand offers a range of plant-based personal care products, including reusable menstrual cups, menstrual cup wash, intimate wash, and hair removal solutions, designed to support informed and sustainable menstrual practices.

Vyomini Social Foundation works at the grassroots level to advance women’s health, menstrual awareness, and entrepreneurship across India. The organisation has conducted over 15,000 menstrual health awareness workshops, reached more than three million women, and supported the creation of over 10,000 women entrepreneurs across rural and urban communities. Its programmes focus on education, advocacy, and behaviour change aimed at improving long-term outcomes for women.
The workshop reflects the shared intent of Namyaa and Vyomini Social Foundation to normalise conversations around menstruation and reinforce the idea that menstrual health is a right tied closely to dignity, access, and everyday well-being.

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