SAYS’ ‘Just Flow With It’ Tea Sesh Put Women’s Health In The Spotlight

By Lara Kramer  •  10 Jun 2026 in Sponsored

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Talking about periods shouldn’t feel awkward, but for many people, it still does. That’s what SAYS hopes to change through its latest initiative, Just Flow With It.

On 9 June, healthcare professionals, media members, and invited guests gathered at Feast on FIFTY1, Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur, for the Just Flow With It Afternoon Tea, an event centred on encouraging more open, informed discussions about menstruation and women’s health.

The session forms part of SAYS’ broader Just Flow With It campaign, which aims to make conversations around women’s health more accessible through content, community engagement, and educational experiences.

One of the afternoon’s highlights was a talk by Dr Chan Jin-Mae, resident doctor and state manager of the Selangor Darul Ehsan and Wilayah Persekutuan Family Reproductive Health Association (SWP FReHA). Drawing from her experience in reproductive healthcare and community outreach, Dr Chan spoke about the misconceptions, stigma, and cultural taboos that continue to surround menstruation.

She noted that periods have long been treated as something people avoid discussing openly, despite being a normal biological function.

Throughout her work, she has encountered numerous beliefs with no medical basis, including restrictions on certain foods, social activities, and even the use of separate utensils during menstruation.

Dr Chan also pointed out how language itself can reinforce shame. She explained that anatomical terms are often replaced with euphemisms, making it harder to have straightforward conversations about reproductive health. Using accurate terminology, she said, plays an important role in improving understanding and reducing stigma.

Another issue highlighted during the session was period poverty.

According to Dr Chan, period poverty extends beyond a lack of menstrual products. It also includes limited access to education and resources that allow people to manage menstruation safely and with dignity. She stressed that dignified menstruation should be recognised as a basic human right.

The event concluded with an interactive Q&A session, where guests discussed topics including menstrual wellbeing, reproductive health, education, and ways to challenge harmful misconceptions.

At the centre of the Just Flow With It campaign is an online content hub featuring articles, videos, interactive resources, and personal stories designed to make women’s health information easier to access.

The platform also includes an anonymous submission feature, allowing Malaysians to share their own experiences and perspectives relating to periods and reproductive health.

The initiative will continue beyond digital content through a series of community-focused activities, including a free public fitness and wellness class, with more events expected in the coming months.

Through expert-led discussions, educational resources, and community engagement, SAYS hopes to help create a culture where conversations about periods and women’s health are approached with openness rather than discomfort.

For more information on SAYS Just Flow With It, visit: https://says.com/justflowwithit.

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