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May 2022
16m 45s

Do we need to talk more about menstruati...

Bbc World Service
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<p>Despite it being a regular bodily function, menstruation isn’t often talked about. But it’s something that is causing huge problems for many women on the continent. It’s estimated that one in ten girls miss school while they’re on their period And the cost of sanitary products can make them too expensive for many. At the end of this week, World Menstural ... Show More
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