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.
While physical and sexual violence is easier to point a finger at; emotional, economical, psychological and technological violence are the red flags that we sometimes miss out. Read on to find out more!
One of the significant challenges faced in addressing IPV is that the existing literature on domestic and spousal violence tends to focus on the victims, often neglecting the characteristics, perceptions, and attitudes of perpetrators, particularly in India. Understanding the root causes of IPV requires a deeper examination of the traits and behaviours of those who commit such violence.
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.
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!
It’s essential to know what harassment and sexual assault actually look like. The key is to be aware of these behaviors so you can spot them when they happen. Read further for more insights!
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 These have now been withdrawn, however, it is still important to examine them and their impact carefully.
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!
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.
World Contraception Day is observed on 26th September every year with the aim of raising awareness about conception, and the importance of access to modern contraception for preserving bodily autonomy. Let’s have a closer look at the world of contraceptives.
