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Table 10Names for periods in local languages and expressions used to talk aboutmenstruation without explicitly mentioning itNames for periods in local languagesMalinkeKooulo = to washMoussouya = to be a womanKharolédié = to be in the monthMboulo bédjioto = I’ve got my hands in the waterInté séniyaling = I am not cleanFulaFarila = sacrificeSunnay farila = sacrificial dutyWoupougol = to do the washingMido woupoudé = I’m doing the washingElla = to washJahankaFarilo = sacrificeKhando = heatOutcomes of the studyExpressions used to talk about menstruation without mentioning itTo denote one’s first period––The Americans have landed––Time bomb––Red berets––The dog has arrivedTo evoke the red colour of periods––I’m going to Casamance 31––I’m going to Dilobé 32––I’m selling palm oil––The red birds are landing––You’re with the red monkey––I’m going to the abattoir––Bantako 333831 Casamance is a region of southern Senegal.32 Dilobé is a wholesale market specializing in palm oil in southern Senegal.33 Bantako is located in the gold-mining area.