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ArticlePloS one2025

"If everyone comes together, many things can be changed": A qualitative study on men's perspectives on menstrual health and equity in the Barcelona area (Spain).

Andrea García-Egea, Constanza Jacques-Aviñó, Anna Berenguera, Jordi Baroja-Benlliure, Diana Pinzón-Sanabria, Anna Sofie Holst, Tomàs López-Jiménez, Jordina Munrós-Feliu, María Mercedes Vicente-Hernández, Carme Valls-Llobet and 2 more

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  1. Exploring the Feasibility of a Social Media Intervention for Nepali Menstruators.Women's reproductive health (Philadelphia, Pa.) · 2026
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Andrea García-EgeaFundació Institut Universitari per a la recerca a l'Atenció Primària de Salut Jordi Gol i Gurina (IDIAPJGol), Barcelona, Spain.
Constanza Jacques-AviñóFundació Institut Universitari per a la recerca a l'Atenció Primària de Salut Jordi Gol i Gurina (IDIAPJGol), Barcelona, Spain.
Anna BerengueraFundació Institut Universitari per a la recerca a l'Atenció Primària de Salut Jordi Gol i Gurina (IDIAPJGol), Barcelona, Spain.
Jordi Baroja-BenlliureCentre Jove d'Atenció a les Sexualitats, Barcelona, Spain.
Diana Pinzón-SanabriaSomiArte Taller, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-8163-7825
Anna Sofie HolstFundació Institut Universitari per a la recerca a l'Atenció Primària de Salut Jordi Gol i Gurina (IDIAPJGol), Barcelona, Spain.
Tomàs López-JiménezFundació Institut Universitari per a la recerca a l'Atenció Primària de Salut Jordi Gol i Gurina (IDIAPJGol), Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-8255-4936
Jordina Munrós-FeliuAtenció a la Salut Sexual i Reproductiva (ASSIR) Muntanya/La Mina, Institut Català de la Salut, Barcelona, Spain.
María Mercedes Vicente-HernándezSexual and Reproductive Health Care Research Group (GRASSIR), Barcelona, Spain.
Carme Valls-LlobetCentro de Análisis y Programas Sanitarios (CAPS), Barcelona, Spain.
Cristina Martínez-BuenoSexual and Reproductive Health Care Research Group (GRASSIR), Barcelona, Spain.
Laura Medina-PeruchaFundació Institut Universitari per a la recerca a l'Atenció Primària de Salut Jordi Gol i Gurina (IDIAPJGol), Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-2981-2614

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Abstract

There is a paucity of research exploring how men and individuals who do not menstruate comprehend menstrual health and equity. The objective of this study was to explore the conceptualization and attitudes towards menstruation and the menstrual cycle among men and people who do not menstruate aged between 18 and 55 in the Barcelona area. Furthermore, it examined their involvement in menstrual health and equity initiatives. This qualitative study employed a feminist critical perspective. Seventeen semi-structured photo-elicitation interviews were conducted. It was frequently observed that menstrual education was often inadequate and biomedical in nature. Participants often acquired knowledge about menstruation through interactions with menstruating sex-affective partners. Menstruation was generally perceived negatively, and menstrual taboo and stigma were apparent. Some participants expressed the view that men should raise awareness of a more positive stance on menstruation. The findings of this study highlight the need for structural menstrual policies and community programs where men and people who do not menstruate are involved.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeMenstruationAdolescentAdultFemaleHumansMaleMenstrual CycleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchSpainYoung Adult

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PMCPMC11867308

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