Ever wondered what hides in the bucket and mug of a rural Nepali toilet and how it might be silently undermining women’s health and dignity?
In this episode of Period Kaa Kura, we sit down with Sabita Adhikari, PhD, The University of Sydney, whose research on Microbial Risk in Rural Sanitation uncovers exactly that. She spent years studying E. coli and other harmful bacteria in everyday sanitation tools across Nepal and Fiji—and the results are a wake‑up call for anyone who cares about public health, menstrual equity, and mental well‑being.
🔍 We’ll explore:
Why sanitation and menstrual health must go hand‑in‑hand
How a poorly cleaned mug can spark serious infections
The hidden mental toll when “safe” spaces aren’t so safe
And Sabita’s own journey of silently breaking menstrual taboos and stigma
If you think menstrual health is just about pads, think again. It’s about dignity, justice, and the unseen risks in our daily habits.
🎧 Tune in to this conversation on Period Kaa Kura