Laura don't let these people scare u, the family knows where u r coming from, so there will be compromises (or so I hope). Luckily in our family, we (ladies) never had/have to face discrimination at that time of the month. I have entered Puja kotha that time of the month and for some reason one of my friend was shocked to hear that. Her family on the other hand had a small house next to their house to go during that time of the month which I find amusing. I wonder what they call that house ;)