Inclusivity and diversity in emojis have been expanding each year. With the latest set of emojis announced recently, we’re finally getting an emoji for periods. We discuss why this is a big deal in breaking the stigma on menstruation.

Produced by: Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek, Tina Carmillia, Sharmilla Ganesan

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