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Offscript Period Series | Ep 04
Srikant Tiwari protects the nation for a living. But like most Indian fathers, he learns very late that the hardest protection job is not outside the house; it is inside it.
Bombs, guns, aur missions, yeh sab visible threats hain. But the most dangerous ones never announce themselves. They sit quietly inside homes, become part of daily routines, and are dismissed as ‘normal’.
Protection, in real life, is not always about reacting. Often, it is about choosing better before damage begins. Let’s hear the Tiwari family’s take on protection and periods!
Srikant Tiwari: The “Trying His Best” Protector:
“Mera kaam protection ka hai. Main danger pehchaan sakta hoon.
Terrorists ko track karna easy hai. Par ghar mein kaunsa chemical kiske against kaam kar raha hai... yeh syllabus mein nahi tha.
Ghar mein jo cheez salon se chal rahi ho, usko log safe hi maan lete hain.
Dhriti cuts him midway and says: “You should have known all these things…It’s a little late now, but that’s fine - I will make sure you learn without any awkwardness, and also stop sending me requests on IG, you’re not my friend - PAA!”
Nodding at her, Srikant avoids eye contact: “Haan… theek hai.
Vaise mujhe Dhriti ka tension nahi rehta hai kyuki mujhe pata hai Suchi sambhal legi. Jaise mujhe kayi angrezi shabdon ke baare mein puchna padta hai, waise hi yeh bhi ek nayi samajh hai…”
Suchitra Tiwari: The Researcher & Decision-Maker
“Of course, Sri ko kya tension, ghar ka toh sab main hi sambhalti hoon na.
Srikant ko lagta hai 'normal' safe hai. It’s not. Plastic pads sit against the skin for hours. It’s unhygienic and uncomfortable. Main risk nahi leti, na apne liye, na Dhriti ke liye. We use Saathi because it breathes. Bas.
I use their menstrual cup since I am not a fan of changing pads every few hours, especially when in the office. Dhriti, on the other hand, loves their bamboo pads, so we keep both stocked, and they are just as good since they also decompose within six months. You know, keeping your sons involved in these discussions is also crucial.
Atharv grins proudly: “Yes, Suchi has taught me more than my teachers at school…Should I tell you all what the process of menstruation is? I also know which chocolates akka likes when she is on her period. So I get them, I don't mind spending some of my pocket money for her (sometimes haan).”
Dhriti Tiwari: The Voice of Gen Z
“Mujhe hamesha lagta tha periods = inconvenience. Kisi ne yeh nahi bataya ki jo hum use karte hain, woh body ke liye harmful ho sakta hai.
Mujhe farak nahi padta 'environment' ka, honestly. Mujhe bas rashes nahi chahiye. Mom gave me these bamboo ones, and finally, the itching stopped. So yeah, I use them. Just don't make it a weird family discussion, okay?
Which reminds me, I have a reel to upload. Is this interview thingy done?”
Atharv Tiwari: The Unexpected Ally
“Mujhe pata hai periods mere nahi hote. Par mujhe yeh samajh aa raha hai ki ghar mein jo use hota hai, uska effect sab pe padta hai. Jaise maine ek baar galti se medical se plastic pads laye, and then I got an earful from akka.
Mujhe bas itna samajh aaya ki plastic waste environment ke liye bura hai. Logic simple hai.
I know what products Suchi and akka use, and now they always include me in period-related talks.”
Srikant interrupts: ”That’s correct! I am learning these things from him…”
Atharv continues: ”Paa already haar chuka hai. Aap pehle apne ‘classified’ job se time toh nikalo... anyway, he’s learning... slowly but surely.”
JK: The Loyal Strategist
“Field mein hum toxic cheezon se bachke rehte hain. Gloves, masks, protocols, sab kuch hota hai.
Par ghar mein plastic pads saalon se bina question ke use ho rahe hain. Honestly, agar yeh kisi mission ka part hota, toh pehle hi ban ho jaata, haha!
Protection sirf gun se nahi hota. Kabhi-kabhi better product choose karna bhi ek tactical decision hota hai.”
Srikant: “Waah! Lagta hai Google se ratt ke aya hai, par baat to sahi ki!”
JK offended, says: “Kaisa dost hai re tu, logon ke samne to ache se baat kar.
JK continues: Meri girlfriend ke liye - I mean jab hogi tab…I always have a pad in my bag. Mujhe to nahi, par kisi aur ko kabhi bhi jarurat pad sakti hai na…
Maine to Kulkarni sir ko bol diya hai, inventory mein Saathi ke pads bhi add kar lo. Good operatives need good gear, whether on the field or in the office. Maan gaye lagta hai!”
Chellam Sir: The Supervisor
(He hands over a file, looks around suspiciously)
“Threats obvious nahi hote. Plastic pads dikhte safe hain, par damage permanent karte hain. Prevention is the only defence.”
(He disconnects the call).
The Conclusion: Mission Sustainable
In the field, protection is about spotting risks early. At home, it works the same way.
Plastic-based period products are risks that have been normalised for far too long. Using safe, sustainable menstrual care is a form of everyday protection. It protects the body from unnecessary exposure to chemicals and protects the environment from years of non-biodegradable waste. These choices may seem small, but they quietly shape long-term health and sustainability.
True protection begins at home, with awareness, conversation, and informed decisions. It isn’t about panic; it’s about better intelligence. Because the most important mission is not just surviving today, but safeguarding tomorrow.
Coming next week:
We’re leaving the streets of Mumbai for a walk-up apartment in Pasadena where the elevator has been broken for years.
Knock, knock, knock. Sustainability. Knock, knock, knock. Sustainability. Knock, knock, knock. Sustainability.
Next week, we bring pure logic to period care. We’re joining four geniuses and their neighbor to discuss why plastic pads are scientifically irrational.
(Hint: That’s my spot.)
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