Actor Rashmika Mandanna recently opened up about the physical and emotional realities of menstruation, sharing how her husband, Vijay Deverakonda, supports her during her period. Speaking to Mid-Day, she said, “ If I feel low for no reason, I’ll tell him, ‘Listen, my period is starting in a few days, and I just need you to be with me.’ I’ll already give him a sort of an intimation. You can’t expect more, being a man. It’s not like they can take the uterus out. But it’s comforting to know he’s there. He gives me tummy rubs and presses my hand and feet because he’s like, ‘That’s all I can do.'”

But can these simple gestures actually help relieve menstrual discomfort? According to Dr Archana Dhawan Bajaj, gynaecologist and IVF expert at Nurture Clinic, gentle massage and soothing touch can help some women manage period pain, while emotional support can make the experience easier to navigate.

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