The Sanitary Pad Media Campaign (SPMC) has announced plans to launch a 13-week radio explainer series aimed at educating girls and women on menstrual health and hygiene while promoting open conversations around menstruation.
Gatekeepers News reports that the programme, titled Your Menstrual Health in 5 Minutes, will air every Wednesday at 7:55 a.m. on Smailz 98.7FM for 13 consecutive weeks.
According to a statement made available to The Guardian, the initiative was designed to tackle the silence, stigma, and misinformation surrounding menstruation, which often leave girls and women dependent on myths and assumptions that can result in poor health choices and delayed medical care.
The weekly five-minute episodes will address topics including menstruation as the fifth vital sign, menstrual pain, hormones, the menstrual cycle, menstrual hygiene, vaginal discharge, Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), and other reproductive health concerns.
Speaking on the initiative, the Convener of SPMC, Anikeade Funke-Treasure Akintoye, said the radio series aligns with the theme of the 2026 World Menstrual Hygiene Day, “Towards a Period Friendly World.”
She explained that radio remains one of the most effective channels for discussing sensitive health issues because it allows listeners to learn privately and without fear of stigma.
“I am excited about our second attempt at using radio to create awareness about menstrual health. As an intimate medium, radio provides a space for people to learn without shame or bias,” she said.
Akintoye added that the initiative seeks to break the culture of silence around menstruation and encourage more open discussions on reproductive health.
A Public Affairs and Communication Strategist, Oluwayemisi Adekunle, described menstrual health as a major public health and equity issue that impacts education, productivity, and overall quality of life.
She noted that the project focuses on promoting dignity and health literacy by providing girls and women with access to accurate information and support.
Also speaking on the initiative, Adebisi Adetunji said the programme simplifies menstrual health discussions in a reassuring and easy-to-understand format.
According to Adetunji, the series will serve as an important resource for conversations on maintaining healthy menstrual cycles and improving reproductive health awareness.
