It’s 2025. We’ve got AI writing love letters, self-driving cars avoiding potholes (hopefully), and people planning Mars vacations. And yet, amidst all this futuristic jazz, some of us are still stuck with the same old period myths our great-grandmothers heard when WiFi wasn’t even a word.

Seriously, how are these myths still doing the rounds in group chats, family WhatsApp forwards, and awkward conversations at weddings? Let’s break down the top 5 period myths that just refuse to die even in 2025 and why it’s time to finally kick them out of the uterus club.

Myth #1: “You can’t enter the kitchen or temple during periods.” 

Ah yes, the OG of period myths, older than Bollywood’s obsession with love triangles. This one says menstruating people are “impure” and should stay away from temples, kitchens, and sometimes even the fridge (as if Maggi will magically curdle because you touched it).

Why it’s nonsense:

Periods are not dirty, they’re literally biology at work. Your body is shedding the uterine lining like a pro—basically spring-cleaning every month. Science says there’s zero evidence that a menstruating person can spoil food, milk, or temple vibes.

The 2025 reality check:

If your WiFi router doesn’t care that you’re on your period, neither should your fridge, god, or dosa batter.

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Myth #2: “You shouldn’t exercise or do yoga on your period.”

Somewhere out there is a distant aunty who still whispers: “Beta, don’t bend, your uterus will fall out.” Excuse me? This isn’t Jenga.

Why it’s nonsense:

Exercise during periods can actually reduce cramps, improve mood, and help bloating. Research shows that yoga and light workouts increase blood flow and release endorphins—your natural painkillers. Unless you’re planning to lift a tractor, your uterus is safe.

The 2025 reality check:

From Serena Williams to your neighborhood Zumba instructor, millions of menstruators have proven you can totally work out while bleeding. (PS: Just wear leak-proof period panties or a menstrual cup and you’re good to go!)

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Myth #3: “You can’t get pregnant during your period.” 

This myth has probably caused more “oops babies” than faulty condoms. The belief is that since you’re bleeding, you can’t conceive. Spoiler: biology laughs at this logic.

Why it’s nonsense:

While chances are lower, pregnancy is still possible if you have a short cycle and ovulate soon after bleeding. Sperm can chill inside your body for up to 5 days—like that one guest at a party who just won’t leave. If ovulation happens right after your period, bingo, pregnancy can occur.

The 2025 reality check:

Google exists. Sex ed videos exist. Yet this myth is still alive and kicking in hushed bedroom conversations.

Myth #4: “Menstrual cups and tampons take away your virginity.” 

The virginity myth deserves its own reality show at this point. Apparently, using anything internal like a tampon or menstrual cup will “break” the hymen and poof—virginity gone.

Why it’s nonsense:

First of all, virginity isn’t a medical condition, it’s a social construct. The hymen isn’t some seal that guarantees purity—it’s just elastic tissue that can stretch naturally from dancing, cycling, or even existing. Using a cup or tampon doesn’t make you “less pure.”

The 2025 reality check:

In 2025, people are investing in crypto, yet some still think an innocent silicone cup ruins lives. Newsflash: a menstrual cup just saves the planet from thousands of plastic pads—it doesn’t judge your character.

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Myth #5: “Periods should be hidden. Don’t talk about them!” 

Raise your hand if you’ve seen a pad wrapped in enough newspaper layers to survive monsoon floods. Or if you’ve whispered “I need a pad” like it’s a state secret.

Why it’s nonsense:

Half the planet menstruates. It’s not Voldemort. Talking about periods openly = better education, better hygiene, and fewer girls dropping out of school. Silence doesn’t protect anyone; it only fuels shame.

The 2025 reality check:

Gen Z is out here making period memes, creating viral TikToks about cramps, and demanding menstrual leave at workplaces. If you’re still whispering “pad” in the medical shop, you’re living in 2002.

So… Why Do These Myths Still Exist in 2025?

Because patriarchy and ignorance age slower than Kareena Kapoor. These myths have been passed down like family recipes nobody actually needs. But here’s the truth: the more we talk about periods, the less these myths will survive.

Sustainable period products like menstrual cups, organic pads, and period panties are proof that innovation is possible. It’s high time our beliefs innovate too.

Final Flowy Thoughts 

Let’s face it: periods are not a problem, the stigma around periods is. In 2025, we deserve:

• Products that are safe and sustainable
  

• Conversations that are open and shame-free
  

• Myths that are dead and buried
  
  

So the next time someone whispers a period myth, roll your eyes, send them this blog, and maybe gift them a menstrual cup for education.

After all, if we can plan a trip to Mars, we can definitely move past the idea that your period ruins the pickle jar. 

Which of these myths have you personally heard in 2025? Drop it in the comments below—we promise we won’t wrap your answer in newspaper.