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Sexual & Reproductive Health

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome – A silent epidemic

September is celebrated as PCOS awareness month. But wait, what is PCOS? PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, a common endocrine and metabolic condition, now prevalent in women of reproductive age.
But what about the cause? Is PCOS different from PCOD? Let’s see!

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Supreme Court endorses Sex Education in India

On 23rd September, a bench consisting of CJI DY Chandrachud and Justice JB Pardiwala of the Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgement regarding possession of child pornography as a punishable offence under the POCSO Act. It also highlighted what we have been saying for a decade: sex education should be made mandatory. Read on to know more!

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Is that a Menstrual Cramp or do you have Dysmenorrhea?

Menstrual cramps are the ordeal of most people with uteri, but when the pains become strong enough to interfere with daily activities, they could be more than the usual pains. Knowing whether you are facing ordinary menstrual cramps or dysmenorrhea, which is intensive, and probably debilitating will be able to help you seek treatment and ways of managing it appropriately. Read on!

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The Intersection of Queer Identity and Mental Health

The connection between queer identity and mental health runs deep and can be difficult, often because of prejudice from society and the struggle for acceptance. It’s really important to provide mental health support that includes everyone and to create an environment where everyone can be themselves and do well. As allies, we need to support the Queer community and help them feel strong and equal as they work toward accepting themselves.

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Best Sex Ed Books for Your Reading List This Season

Intimacy has always been closely linked to human emotions – love, lust, desire, loneliness, shame, guilt, fear – the list is endless. On a quest to explore the deeper implications of intimacy within the modern context, we have curated a list of books that attempt to do the same, featuring an Editor’s Pick. Read on!

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Is Post-Nut Clarity A Thing?

Right after an orgasm, sometimes you ask yourself: What am I doing here? What did I just do? Why am I wasting my time? Post-nut clarity is a real and natural phenomenon. Here we answer some frequently asked questions about the feeling!

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