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'Blood-stained' South African newspaper ad breaks menstrual taboos
short by / on Thursday, 11 June, 2026
A seemingly blood-stained front page of South Africa's The Star left readers shocked before revealing a powerful menstrual health message. Created by the MENstruation Foundation, the viral ad used a realistic red stain to mimic menstrual leakage and challenge long-standing taboos. The campaign has drawn widespread praise online for turning an ordinary newspaper into a bold conversation starter.
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