Breaking Taboos, Building Awareness Health Conversations That Matter

Staying silent about health doesn't make the problems go away; in fact, it can make them worse.

- Dr Shrikrishna M. Managing Editor Vydyaloka and Health Vision Mob: [phone]

For generations, health issues—especially those involving mental health, menstruation, reproductive health, and sexual wellness—have been wrapped in silence. These subjects have often been seen as “too personal” or “too shameful” to discuss openly. But staying silent about health doesn’t make the problems go away; in fact, it can make them worse. It’s time to break these taboos and start having honest conversations that lead to awareness, understanding, and healing.

Why Talking About Health Matters?

When people avoid talking about important health issues, they may delay seeking help, ignore symptoms, or feel isolated in their struggles. For example, someone dealing with depression might suffer in silence out of fear of being judged. A woman with PCOS may not know it’s a common condition because no one talks about it. A man experiencing infertility may feel ashamed to ask for help. These silences can lead to serious physical and emotional consequences.