Overview
Aditi Gupta is an Indian entrepreneur known as the founder of Menstrupedia, an initiative that creates educational resources about menstruation and menstrual health. Through comic books, illustrated guides, and online content, Menstrupedia seeks to make accurate information about puberty and the menstrual cycle accessible to adolescent girls, parents, and teachers in India.
Key Facts
| Name | Aditi Gupta |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Founder, Menstrupedia |
| Field | Menstrual health education, social entrepreneurship, design |
Background
Gupta has spoken publicly about how the cultural silence and taboos surrounding menstruation in parts of India shaped her decision to work on menstrual health awareness. She has described her own experience of growing up with limited information on the subject as a key motivation behind the Menstrupedia project.
Menstrupedia
Menstrupedia is best known for the Menstrupedia Comic, an illustrated guide that explains the biology of the menstrual cycle, hygiene practices, and common misconceptions in an age-appropriate manner. The material has been translated into multiple Indian and international languages and is used by schools and non-governmental organisations as part of adolescent health education programmes.
Beyond the comic, Menstrupedia maintains a website with articles, frequently asked questions, and resources aimed at girls, women, parents, and educators.
Significance
Gupta's work is often cited in discussions about menstrual health awareness in India, an area that intersects public health, gender, and education. By using comics and visual storytelling, Menstrupedia has contributed to efforts that aim to normalise conversations about menstruation and reduce stigma, particularly among school-age children.
Related Topics
- Menstrupedia
- Menstrual health in India
- Social entrepreneurship in India
- Adolescent health education
- Indian women entrepreneurs
References
- Wikidata entry: Q28421819
- Menstrupedia official website