Spoiler alert: Most of what you heard about menstruation growing up? Straight-up false.
Let’s clear the air and get rid of the awkward (and totally wrong) stuff we picked up from locker room banter, Nollywood movies, or random tweets.
It’s time to hit unlearn and upgrade your knowledge.
🧠 Myth 1: “Menstruation is dirty.”
TRUTH: It’s literally the body’s way of shedding old blood and tissue. It’s not “dirty” or “unclean”—it’s biology, not bad hygiene.
Women can be super clean and fresh during their cycle (especially when using good menstrual hygiene practices).
🧠 Myth 2: “Girls are just being dramatic.”
TRUTH: Nah, bro. Menstrual cramps can feel like actual mini punches to the gut. Some girls can’t even walk properly on their heavy days.
Saying “it’s not that deep” just makes you look clueless.
🧠 Myth 3: “You can tell when a girl is menstruating.”
TRUTH: Unless she tells you, you probably won’t know. There’s no “look” or “smell” or “weird vibe.” Girls aren’t broadcasting it—and trust, they’re not trying to.
🧠 Myth 4: “Girls shouldn’t cook or go to church during menstruation.”
TRUTH: This one’s old-school and steeped in taboos. There’s no scientific reason a girl can’t live her normal life during her cycle. Respect culture, sure—but don’t confuse tradition with truth.
🧠 Myth 5: “Menstrual blood is dangerous or cursed.”
TRUTH: No. Just… no. It’s not magic, it’s not harmful, and it’s definitely not a weapon of mass destruction. Chill, bros.
🧠 Myth 6: “Only girls should know about menstruation.”
TRUTH: Every guy should know. Because one day, you’ll have a girlfriend, a wife, a daughter—or maybe you’re just trying to be a better friend or ally.
Knowledge = respect. Respect = real power.
🧠 Myth 7: “Pads and tampons are embarrassing.”
TRUTH: They’re just products. Like tissue. Like toothpaste. Helping a girl get them shouldn’t make you feel weird—it should make you look like the MVP.
🎯 Final Word: Grow Past the Myths, being a man means being educated, empathetic, and mature.
Let go of the jokes and the misinformation. You’re not in young kid anymore. 😎