Period Party at Amity International School: Breaking Menstrual Taboos With Questions, Games and Inspiring Stories

Breaking silence, myths and hesitation around periods, HerZindagi and OnlyMyHealth recently organised a powerful ‘Period Party – School Edition’ powered by Sirona, at Amity International School, Mayur Vihar. The interactive awareness event witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 300 students, both boys and girls, who came together to openly discuss menstrual health.

The core aim of the initiative was simple: to educate and empower, while destigmatising periods. The event was powered by Sirona, brand committed to solving unaddressed intimate and menstrual hygiene issues for women with innovative solutions.

There is still a need to normalise conversations around periods, and the best place to start that is schools. We wanted to ensure that accurate menstrual health information reaches everyone, not just girls.

Two sessions were conducted, one for classes 6 to 8 and another for classes 9 and 11.

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The event included several segments, ranging from Ask Me Anything with a credible doctor, to stories of inspiration, to interactive games.

Demystifying and Destigmatising Periods

Addressing the gathering, Megha Mamgain, Managing Editor (Health & Life) and Vice President, Jagran New Media, said, “A change in mindset is extremely important with time, and it should begin at the school level. Today, when girls are excelling in every field, it has become even more necessary to talk openly about menstrual health and periods.”

She also highlighted the importance of having boys in the room, noting that many of them will grow up to be policymakers and decision-makers. Equipping them with the right information on women’s health today is crucial to building empathy and creating a more informed, inclusive society for all menstruators.

Doctors then explained the physiological aspect of periods and all the changes a woman’s body goes through during the process. They highlighted how having healthy period cycles is a signal of a healthy body.

Students Asked the Right Questions

What made the event truly special was the open and thoughtful interaction between students and doctors. Several boys raised important questions about how they can support girls during periods, reflecting a welcome shift in awareness and empathy.

Girls, on the other hand, voiced concerns they often hesitate to ask:

• Is it okay to perform puja during periods?
• Is it normal to feel extremely low or emotional during menstrual cycles?
• When should period pain be a concern to see a doctor for?

These questions were addressed by gynaecologists Dr Nidhi Agarwal and Dr Bhavya Rathore, who explained that hormonal changes can affect emotions, that myths around menstruation and highlighted that seeking medical help is important if symptoms feel overwhelming or persistent.

Learning Through Games and Stories: Period Relay and Myths vs Facts

The event balanced learning with fun through two engaging activities.

The ‘Period Relay’ game saw students racing against time to assemble a complete period kit in a relay format, teaching them practically what essentials are needed during menstruation.

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Another crowd favourite was the ‘Myths vs Facts’ game, where students identified and challenged common period myths.

One of the most powerful highlights of the event was hearing from content creator Shreya Das, who shared her experience of trekking to the Everest Base Camp while on her periods.

The event also saw Sirona Period Kits with pads, period panties, cramp relief roll ons and more be distributed among the girls.

Through honest conversations, relatable role models, expert guidance and interactive games, the event proved one thing loud and clear: periods are normal—and talking about them should be too.