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Rainbow in the Cloud

The article centers around how social media as a platform for the proverbial coming out of the queer community is gaining more and more traction by the day. Not only does it provide a voice to the often marginalized but also offers a host of other uses.

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Dissecting the Stigma: Cervical Cancer and its Types

To this day, we shy away from conversations regarding cancers in reproductive parts like the cervix, because of its associated links with sexual activities. Now, with cervical cancer being a leading cause of death amongst females in India, how long can the conversation be delayed?

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Financial Abuse: the Invisible Companion of Domestic Violence

This article is intended as a primer on what constitutes marital financial abuse. If either you, a friend or a relative of yours is going through such an unpleasant situation, you should learn to recognize the signs and reach out to persons who may be caught in this situation and offer your help.

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Morality, Society and Sex Work

Sex work is a topic that is widely contested in the modern day. From debates on its principles to its human rights connotations in the political sphere, here’s a look into the issue.

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Why The ABCs Of Sex Work Matter

The article highlights the need for a more conscious and cognizant use of language while talking about sex work – using language as a tool for social equality, as opposed to one of oppression. Since this outdated use of language has impacted the material conditions under which sex workers are forced to operate, it remains a matter of utmost importance.

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Sex: Perceptions From Past To Present

Sex, while an innate act in itself, has seen it’s perception stuck in a volatile position. This article explores how sex has been perceived by the Indian masses over millennia, and why this perception has changed.

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