Why do we observe an entire month as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”? A recent pan-India survey shows a drop in combined physical and sexual violence from 31% to 29% over five years, but this rate is still unacceptably high.
Will such observance bear fruits, or are they in danger of being just another social media trend? Read on to know more.
Why do we need “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”? Read More »
The dynamics of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) can be understood by employing Liz Kelly’s conceptual framework of a continuum of sexual violence. Would you like to see how? Let’s break it down with two Bollywood movies: Darlings and Thappad.
Gender Based Violence as a Continuum: Thappad to Darlings Read More »
As October rolls in, let’s shine a spotlight on our incredible, imperfect sisters—our breasts! These beautiful symbols of femininity deserve more than just a passing glance; they embody strength, resilience, and empowerment. This month isn’t just about pretty pink ribbons; it’s a celebration of unity and awareness, reminding us that we can make a difference together. So, let’s embrace our bodies, perform those self-checks, and engage in conversations that inspire change.
Octo-boob-er: The Imperfect Sisters We Love and Protect! Read More »
Here is a deeper look into sadness in its less conventional forms, and a quick dive into the science of how prolonged sadness affects sexual health. Written to promote Mental Health Awareness Month. Read on!
Of Lesser Known Sadnesses, Highlighting Post-Sex Blues Read More »
On 31st August, the NMC made several regressive revisions to the MBBS curriculum. These have now been withdrawn, however, it is still important to examine them and their impact carefully.
Changes Withdrawn, Bias Remains?: Repeated Revisions of The MBBS Curriculum Read More »
Have you been experiencing extreme tightness or a stinging sensation when you try to have penile-vaginal intercourse, insert a finger or even a tampon in your vagina? You might have something called ‘vaginismus’! Keep reading for more info!
Find Yourself Having Pain “Down There”? – All About Vaginismus Read More »
Ever found yourself furiously typing away a reply at an internet troll’s sexist joke? Have you taken a moment to reflect on how you might have reacted if it was the same ill-intended joke made by a close friend of yours? Most people choose not to retaliate, and therein lies the problem. Let’s take a thoughtful deep dive into this topic. Read on!
Are you a Fake Feminist? Here’s how to tell Read More »
Looksmaxxing is the latest trend that has been taking over social media to ” encourage” young boys and men to improve their physical features to become society’s “ideal” version of a man. This article does a deep dive into looksmaxxing, and if there’s any truth behind this popular idea.
Are You “Looksmaxxing” Your Way To Money, Romance, and Success? Read More »
Is Justice Biased? It is frustrating, right? The way justice takes so long sometimes (most times)? At school, if you misbehave with a teacher, you’re immediately punished—kicked out of class, parents called.
But in other situations, why does justice take so long to come? To the point where you feel like punching the wall, painting public walls with slogans, and screaming WE NEED JUSTICE on national television…
Why is justice mostly delayed? Read More »
The Finance Ministry has clarified that there are no restrictions for LGBTQ+ individuals when it comes to opening joint bank accounts or nominating partners as beneficiaries, aligning with the Supreme Court’s stance on inclusivity.
Queer People Can Now Own Joint Bank Accounts: Finance Ministry’s latest update Read More »
