Shruti Haasan opens up on ‘bad period cramps’ as she addresses the body challenges during menstruation; says, “We are literally fighting the battles with our bodies that day” : Bollywood News

From making movies like Padman to actresses candidly approaching the subject of menstruation, which continues to be a taboo in certain societies, the perception towards periods have undergone a change. However, we still have a long way to go. In a recent interaction, Shruti Haasan, who is known to speak her heart out, addressed this subject and opened up about the kind of challenges she faces during her menstrual cycle.

Shruti Haasan opens up on ‘bad period cramps’ as she addresses the body challenges during menstruation; says, “We are literally fighting the battles with our bodies that day”

In an interview with Hauterfly, Shruti Haasan broached the subject of menstruation and explained the impact of periods and period cramps on a woman’s body. She said, "I still suffer from like really bad cramps. And it's really hard as an actor when you are dancing, when you are doing your stunts. You don't look your best, you don't feel your best, you are in pain, you are bloated, etc.” Further she went on to explain the need for treating such situations with sensitivity and added, “It would be great if you have more sensibility in that department because we are literally fighting the battles with our bodies that day and our poor bodies are just doing what they are supposed to do. So, it's such a double edged sword.”

She also maintained how each woman’s body reacts differently to periods. “There are women who have comfortable periods but there are lot of us who don't. And trust me we don't want to be jumped in white pants. We want to be sit on the couch, have something warm and cry a little bit that's really how painful it is," she shared.

On the work front, Shruti Haasan is currently focusing on wrapping up Dacoit with Adivi Sesh. Apart from that, the actress is also paying attention to her music career and exploring her skills as a musician-singer.

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