Menstrual Isolation Custom

Is it beneficial for women to be separated when they’re on their menstrual cycle?

The Utpat Sisters will discuss a custom practice in India when a woman is on her menstrual cycle. When you're on your period, it's common in some social groups in India to separate yourself. And even while this practice has been decreasing in popularity over time, it still exists.

Quotes:

“During a woman's menstrual cycle, her body is more vulnerable. So perhaps in those days, since the sanitation methods were a little less sophisticated, in their minds, having a woman eat from different utensils and plates and putting their clothes in a separate wash to reduce the risk of infecting the woman and protect her.”

Takeaways:

A woman's body feels weakened and needs rest while she is on her period. Separating a woman during her period may be beneficial regarding hygiene and the need for rest.

Conclusion:

Many of the household chores handled by women, such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry, involve physical effort. It may thus have been possible to offer the females a chance to relax and recover during their cycle by making them sit alone and do nothing. Above all else, though, it is up to the woman to decide whether or not she desires to separate herself.