Amposta organizes 10 activities to break taboos about menstruation
There are things that still aren’t spoken about out loud. Like menstruation, for example. In Amposta, this changes for five days that aim to uncover taboos and speak openly about the menstrual cycle, without filters or shame.
From May 21 to 25, the Women’s Space becomes the meeting point for around ten activities that will cover all stages of the menstrual cycle. And yes, they include everything from the first period to menopause.
Objectives and organization of the event
The Women’s Space, epicenter of the debate
The epicenter of the fifth edition of the Menstrual Culture Days is Amposta’s Women’s Space. This is where all the activities are concentrated, which, organized jointly by the City Council and Casa de Luna, aim to break the taboos that still surround menstruation and its different phases.
A transversal and unfiltered perspective
Councilwoman Núria Ferré does not hide it: there is still a way to go to normalize menstruation. That’s why she proposes to approach it from health, well-being, science, and feminism, with a freer and more conscious outlook.
Program of featured activities
Thursday and Friday: opening and workshops for the whole family
- Thursday 21, 5:30 pm: Talk for women of Amposta on how to connect with the female body, given by Montserrat Gasparin.
- Friday 22, 4:30 pm: Official presentation of the event.
- 5:30–6:30 pm: Workshop on supporting menarche for girls and families.
- 6:30–7:30 pm: Inclusive workshop for neurodivergent families about the menstrual cycle.
- 7:30 pm: Open talk for everyone with writer David Martí about witches and wise women.
Saturday and Sunday: support, health, and feminine self-care
- Saturday 23, 9:30 am: Doors open with a healthy breakfast.
- 10:00 am: Mutual support group for gynecological discomforts without the need for diagnosis.
- 12:00 pm: Vermouth and monologue based on the book ‘Female Imbalances and Other Inventions’.
- 5:00 pm: Talk about pelvic muscles and women’s health.
- 7:00 pm: Menopause with flavor, tasting of local products, and talk on nutrition and hormones.
- Sunday 24, 10:00 am: Workshop on dance and herbalism for menstrual self-care.
- 12:00 pm: Vermouth and talk on fertility and hormonal balance.
Closing activities and permanent exhibition
Monday: women’s circle and natural rituals
On May 25, at 6:00 pm, the event closes with a women’s circle that will share experiences about menstruation, pregnancies, and childbirths, ending with the making of natural incense sticks with herbs and essential oils. An activity open to everyone, where conversation will flow without filters.
Exhibition ‘The Red Dot’
During the weekend, from May 23 to 24, the Women’s Space hosts the educational exhibition ‘The Red Dot’, which explains the menstrual cycle with a clear and didactic approach for anyone interested.
All activities are free and include a play area for children accompanying attendees. So, if you have ever wondered what happens beyond the taboo of menstruation, this is the moment to discover it.
Source of the article: Amposta City Council
