Did you know that starting puberty conversations early can empower your child for life? Join us as we uncover the secrets to tackling menstruation and puberty without the awkwardness and taboos!

In this episode of The Modern Indian Parent, Rinie chats with Aditi Gupta, co-founder of Menstrupedia, a pioneer in normalizing menstruation and puberty education. Together, they explore the world of raising confident kids, early puberty causes, and how to prepare your child for their first period—a topic many parents shy away from.

Aditi shares her journey from growing up with taboos around menstruation to empowering millions of girls and boys through her innovative Menstrupedia Comics. She reveals practical strategies for mothers to start open conversations about periods and puberty with their children under 10, tackling common questions like:

- When is the right time to talk about menstruation?
- How can you create a positive first-period experience?
- What are the signs of early puberty and how do lifestyle changes affect it?
- Why is it important to educate boys about menstruation and puberty?
Discover how you can break generational taboos, teach empathy to your children, and navigate the emotional and physical changes of puberty. Whether it’s building a first-period kit or introducing fun, culturally sensitive resources like Menstrupedia Comics, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you raise aware, confident kids.Order your Menstrupedia Comic Books here - https://www.menstrupedia.com/ Follow Menstrupedia on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/menstrupedia/ Follow The Modern Indian Parent on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modernindianparent/
Chapters:

00:00 Pre-cap & Introduction of Aditi Gupta
03:03 Breaking Taboos Around Menstruation
07:58 The Evolution of Menstrual Education in India
13:05 Designing Menstrupedia Comics
16:34 Understanding Early Puberty and Its Causes
20:50 Positive Approaches to First Periods and Puberty Conversations
24:13 Talking to Boys About Puberty and Periods
26:22 The Role of Parent-Child Communication During Puberty