Jeevisha Jain
9 Mar 2026
A pre-launch event bringing together voices from across fields to rethink menstrual awareness, storytelling, and the conversations we still hesitate to have.
New Delhi, India | 9 March 2026
Marking its first public milestone, My Red Diary hosted a pre-launch event and website soft launch at Pearl Academy, West Campus, Rajouri Garden. Held in the spirit of International Women’s Day, the gathering created space for open, honest dialogue around menstrual health, bringing together perspectives from healthcare, sports, media, and social impact.
Conceptualised and created by Jeevisha Jain, a final-year Fashion Communication student, the project began as a deeply personal response to her grandmother’s handwritten notebook of period remedies. What started as a diary has since evolved into a larger platform, one that focuses on menstrual awareness, storytelling, and building a community rooted in shared experiences.
At the heart of the event was a panel discussion titled:“Menstruation in 2026: What Still Hasn’t Changed, and the Conversations We Still Struggle to Have.”
The conversation explored the contrast between growing visibility around menstruation and the persistent stigma that continues to shape everyday realities. It opened up critical discussions on access to education, representation in media, and the lived experiences often left unspoken.
The panel featured voices from diverse fields:
Dr. Shama Batra, Senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and President of the Indian Medical Association (East Delhi), shared insights on the importance of accessible menstrual education and informed healthcare.
Dr. Ishika Karnani, international shooting athlete and practicing physiotherapist, spoke about the intersection of menstrual cycles with physical performance and athlete wellbeing.
Vandita Gauba, Senior Manager of Content Development at The Medical Travel Company, reflected on how media and advertising influence public narratives around menstruation.
The discussion was moderated by Radhika, Associate, Social Impact at Pee Safe and Lead Educator for the Zero Period Campaign, guiding the conversation toward both personal and systemic perspectives.
The session concluded with an open audience Q&A, where students and attendees shared questions, reflections, and lived experiences, highlighting the continued need for safe, informed, and inclusive spaces.
This pre-launch marks the beginning of My Red Diary as more than a project. It sets the foundation for a growing platform dedicated to visibility, education, and building conversations that move beyond silence, towards understanding, empathy, and community.