These Women Tell Us The Story Behind Their Favourite Period Products!
Period products, over the recent time, have got a lot of recognition and acknowledgement from not only its users but also organisations/ individuals working towards the development of menstrual hygiene and its awareness. For a menstruator, choosing a period product means a lot and their choice, undoubtedly, does make an…
Opinion: Inclusive Menstrual Health Education In India!
Lack of education about menstruation is one of the drawbacks to achieving adequate menstrual hygiene worldwide. Schools offer an important chance to transform menstrual hygiene programs that will benefit young girls in the future. According to the research, India is home to about 113 million young girls and around 54%…
Explained: Menstrual Disc, An Unpopular Product!
With the market streaming with counter alternatives for menstrual products, Menstrual Discs are the new player to rock the town. This innovative product come with its own set of superpowers, like mess-free Period Sex. What is a Menstrual Disc? A menstrual disc is an insertable alternative period product that goes…
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Time is evolving. So are we! We’re raising our daughters to be strong, badass, outspoken, and fierce, but we’re pretty much raising our sons the same way we have always been doing all these years. We have started telling our daughters that they can be anything they want to be — that their identity is beyond their gender and sexuality.…
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Opinion: Inclusive Menstrual Health Education In India!
Lack of education about menstruation is one of the drawbacks to achieving adequate menstrual hygiene worldwide. Schools offer an important chance to transform menstrual hygiene programs that will benefit young girls in the future. According to the research, India is home to about 113 million young girls and around 54% of these girls are unaware of menstruation before they have…
Explained: Menstrual Disc, An Unpopular Product!
With the market streaming with counter alternatives for menstrual products, Menstrual Discs are the new player to rock the town. This innovative product come with its own set of superpowers, like mess-free Period Sex. What is a Menstrual Disc? A menstrual disc is an insertable alternative period product that goes into the vaginal cavity and sits at the base of…
Why Period Pain And Discomfort Should Not Always Be Labelled As Normal
The experience of having periods differs from menstruator to menstruator. For many, the menstrual cycle typically starts between the ages of 11 and 14, with the average cycle being around 28 to 34 days. It can be light and painless for some while heavy and painful for others, but what might be completely normal for one might just be a…
The Down Side Of Hustle Culture: The Effects On A Menstruator
Hustle culture has sucked everyone into working long hours, losing sleep, skipping meals and making sacrifices, all just to get ahead of the competition or break another glass ceiling. Many get so caught up in the adrenaline rush of the hustle that they lose sight of other essential things in life, like their health. Thriving upon a fast-paced environment where…
Sara Ali Khan’s Story Of Dealing With PCOS Will Inspire You To Fight The Condition And Come Out As A Winner
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS is a largely prevalent disorder that affects one in every five women in India. While symptoms such as irregular periods, unusual weight gain, excessive hair growth and acne all usually point to PCOS, many women experience no symptoms, which means the condition can go undiagnosed well into adulthood. While the exact cause of PCOS is…
Hustle Culture in New Age India
Ever felt like you're running out of time in your career or that a 9-to-5 job isn't enough? Or you need a six-figure salary in your twenties, a sea-facing villa, two or more cars, and a significant bank balance? Or that your coworkers and friends are performing better than you? Everything that causes you to feel frustrated and under a lot…
Self Pleasure is not Selfish
Due to a lot of work commitments, my 18-year-old daughter Trisha and I have not had a hangout since long. It felt like an eternity since we had even eaten out together. Last week we finally decided on a staycation. It was all fun and we were soon spilling the beans over mocktails. We have always shared a bond that…
Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: Top Mental Health Bloggers In India You Need To Follow!
In a country as populous as India, it's no wonder that mental health is a growing concern. However, due to many stigmas attached to mental health, it is often left unspoken and unheard. In fact, according to a study by WHO, one in five individuals in India go through some mental illness, and only 41% of them receive professional help…
Hustle Culture in New Age India
Ever felt like you're running out of time in your career or that a 9-to-5 job isn't enough? Or you need a six-figure salary in your twenties, a sea-facing villa, two or more cars, and a significant bank balance? Or that your coworkers and friends are performing better than you? Everything that causes you to feel frustrated and under a lot…
Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: Top Mental Health Bloggers In India You Need To Follow!
In a country as populous as India, it's no wonder that mental health is a growing concern. However, due to many stigmas attached to mental health, it is often left unspoken and unheard. In fact, according to a study by WHO, one in five individuals in India go through some mental illness, and only 41% of them receive professional help…
Women Supporting Women: Make It A Reality!
We women often talk about equality — equal treatment, equal rights, equal salaries etc., etc. We hail feminism, condemn patriarchy but miss out on talking about how we treat our own clan! While you may think that what I just wrote is complete absurd, deep down, you know it’s one of the darkest truths we need to accept and fight…
Alopecia Areata, Doesn’t Define You!
The Oscar Fiasco is still afresh pouring in widespread mixed bag reaction. Actor Will Smith unfolded a dramatic scene at 94th Academy Awards by slapping comedian Chris Rock. As shocking as it sounds, Rock was about to present the best documentary. Meanwhile he acknowledged Smith’s ex-wife Jada Pinkett Smith by cracking a joke about her shaved head. Well, this didn’t…
Accessibility: A Challenge to Disability
People with disabilities are the largest minority population in the world. Give this a thought. There are people with disabilities in every country, every gender, every religion and in every social and economic level. But in spite of this, have we been able to create a world which makes them feel included in the society? The answer is a clear…
Stress Management And What To Do!
Stress is a body’s response that helps motivate you to get things done. It occurs when you feel that the needs and demands placed on you, such as relationship, school, work, home, exceed your ability to cope. Women, especially working moms, toddlers moms, pregnant women, and teen girls, face a unique set of challenges at home or work due to…
Self-Care To Beat Your Work From Home Blues
Work from Home has become a new normal since the Covid pandemic has hit across the world. To blend into this normalcy office setups have shifted inside the homes merging the personal and professional lives of women In the initial phase of WFH social media trends like whipping up dalgona, shaking a leg at trending songs, and hoping on to…
The Glorification To Inferiorization Of Sex Workers In Bollywood!
From Pakeezah to Gangubai Kathiawadi, if one thing that hasn’t changed much, it is the romanticisation of sex workers in Bollywood! In fact, with every new film, their portrayal has more been played with ― from slotting them best-composed item numbers to showing their life revolving around the male protagonist ― sex workers in Bollywood are either shown as the…
Sara Ali Khan’s Story Of Dealing With PCOS Will Inspire You To Fight The Condition And Come Out As A Winner
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS is a largely prevalent disorder that affects one in every five women in India. While symptoms such as irregular periods, unusual weight gain, excessive hair growth and acne all usually point to PCOS, many women experience no symptoms, which means the condition can go undiagnosed well into adulthood. While the exact cause of PCOS is…
PCOS And Alcohol: Do They Mix?
If you have been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), then you may have been advised to stick to a diet plan and preferably stay away from alcohol. If you have a regular habit of drinking, then it is quite necessary to progressively limit your alcohol consumption. But there are ways to manage your habit without completely derailing your weight…
Ways to Deal With Unsolicited Medical Advice for PCOS Sufferers
Suffering from PCOS can be hard on women. Everywhere you go, you're bound to get unwanted advice and it is incredibly frustrating to have other people offer advice. And while some people might try to offer Unsolicited Medical Advice for PCOS, oftentimes this advice isn't helpful and might even make the problem worse. Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal disorder…
PCOS Treatment And Management: Can PCOS Cause Acne?
One of the most prevalent hormonal disorders, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder that affects approximately 1 in 10 women. Acne and PCOS often go hand in hand for many. Acne is a very common skin condition and PCOS treatment and management should include ways to combat it. PCOS has a high impact on health and can cause…
How To Manage PCOS And Ovarian Cysts: Is There A Difference Between Them
If you want to know how to manage PCOS, then it is also important to learn about the different types of cysts that are related to ovaries. Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that develop on the ovaries. Mostly they are related to menstrual hormone changes and usually settle on their own within a few weeks without any treatment. Ovarian cysts…
Why Is It Difficult To Lose Weight With PCOS?
For many women with PCOS, the best thing they can do to reduce PCOS symptoms is to lose weight. PCOS is a hormone imbalance that can cause weight gain. PCOS diets are difficult because weight gain happens no matter what kind of effort you do. This is becoming one of the major areas of research as far as women's health is…
The Cost Of Living With PCOS
Thanks to some recent research on women's health, it is becoming easier to manage PCOS with pharmaceutical drugs and lifestyle changes. These changes promote hormonal balancing, weight loss, and low-carb diets for more significant results. PCOS is not only poorly understood and treated but also the treatment and management come with extensive medical costs. Trying to manage PCOS is made…
Superfoods To Help Manage PCOS / PCOD
PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), is a hormonal condition that can affect a women’s ability to have a child. It causes irregular periods, facial hair, acne, weight gain, and infertility. For women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), losing weight can become a constant struggle. A good way to deal with PCOS is to eat well and exercise regularly. Losing some body weight may ease some symptoms and regularise…
Opinion: Inclusive Menstrual Health Education In India!
Lack of education about menstruation is one of the drawbacks to achieving adequate menstrual hygiene worldwide. Schools offer an important chance to transform menstrual hygiene programs that will benefit young girls in the future. According to the research, India is home to about 113 million young girls and around 54% of these girls are unaware of menstruation before they have…
Explained: Menstrual Disc, An Unpopular Product!
With the market streaming with counter alternatives for menstrual products, Menstrual Discs are the new player to rock the town. This innovative product come with its own set of superpowers, like mess-free Period Sex. What is a Menstrual Disc? A menstrual disc is an insertable alternative period product that goes into the vaginal cavity and sits at the base of…
Why Period Pain And Discomfort Should Not Always Be Labelled As Normal
The experience of having periods differs from menstruator to menstruator. For many, the menstrual cycle typically starts between the ages of 11 and 14, with the average cycle being around 28 to 34 days. It can be light and painless for some while heavy and painful for others, but what might be completely normal for one might just be a…
The Down Side Of Hustle Culture: The Effects On A Menstruator
Hustle culture has sucked everyone into working long hours, losing sleep, skipping meals and making sacrifices, all just to get ahead of the competition or break another glass ceiling. Many get so caught up in the adrenaline rush of the hustle that they lose sight of other essential things in life, like their health. Thriving upon a fast-paced environment where…
Fathers And Periods: How To Initiate The Talk?
When it comes to discussing periods, fathers generally sit back thinking it’s a mother-daughter talk and refrain from any discussion which has been labelled as ‘girls’ stuff’. But believe it or not, a father plays a big role in how comfortable her daughter gets with her own personality — her femininity, thought process and emotions. It has been proven in…
Menstrual cup/tampon guide for the first-timers
Do you remember taking your first roller coaster ride? The thrill in anticipation, palpitation, and jitters right before taking the ride is so spine-chilling! Well, using a tampon or a menstrual cup for the first time might be an adventure on par with a roller coaster ride. The decision to ditch the easy-to-use pads and switch to tampons or menstrual…
Good Menstrual Health: 7 Period Red Flags You Shouldn’t Ignore
Have you missed your period? Do you experience pain before, during, or after your menstrual cycle? These are red flags. Menstrual troubles may affect a woman's general health. Good Menstrual Health should be distinguished by age of menarche, length of the menstrual cycle, excessive bleeding, clots, and persistent intermenstrual bleeding. What are the red flags? There are many different red…
How Accessible Is Menstrual Hygiene In India?
What is menstrual hygiene? While the concept of menstrual hygiene relates to proper care and accessibility to menstrual products, including the feasibility to use toilets, it is not limited to this arena only. Menstrual hygiene is about ensuring an environment that values and supports menstruation with dignity and not viewing it through the lens of taboos. This is a component…
Prenatal Massage – A Yes or No?
Since I broke the news of expecting a baby my mom has been on cloud nine for obvious reasons. She has been traipsing around the house to ensure I am taken well care of. Right from preparing nutritious ladoos to appointing a masseuse for prenatal massage, everything has been put in place. Gorging on the yummy food to satiate my…
Toll Of Childbirth On Body Size
“It all began in the delivery ward. Reading all the possible books and having regular sessions with my gynecologists never made me at ease. Being a first-time expectant mum made me anxious. The early days with my child were extremely tough, and I suffered severe body size issues,” says Prerna, a professional model currently living in Berlin. The female body undergoes…
Health Risks Of Repeated Abortions In India
Abortion is one of the most common health interventions. It is safe when carried out using the methods suggested by WHO. But did you know 6 out of 10 of all unintended pregnancies lead to abortion, and about 56% of all abortions in India are unsafe? Unsafe abortion leads to mental and physical health complications and financial and social burdens…
Intimacy After Child Birth
Sex after pregnancy happens, but it might be the last thing on your mind. However, exhaustion and vaginal soreness might take charge. Whether you feel as though intimacy is the last thing that strikes your mind or you are in the mood to have sex, you need to understand sex after childbirth. Pregnancy and delivery bring a lot of changes…
Breastfeeding: A Site Of Objectification?
“Next station is Rajiv Chowk. Change here for the blue line. Doors will open on the right. Please mind the gap.” It was during one of my morning metro rides. As soon as the door of the metro closed, a woman came running from the general coach. She seemed in a hurry. But more than her swing of motion toward…
Placenta: The Life Supporting Organ
“A parasite upon the mother” is how the book “Life’s Vital Link,” by Y. W. Loke, a reproductive immunologist, describes the placenta. National Institute of Child Health and Human Development refers to the placenta as “the least understood human organ and arguably one of the more important, not only for the health of a woman and her fetus during pregnancy…
What You Need To Know About Good Fertility Health
You may have heard that age can affect your fertility--but did you know there are ways to get around it? As people delay childbirth, fertility rates decline. And since fertility declines with age, it's worth considering if you're planning to have children later. This blog post by Infano talks about the factors responsible for good fertility health and how age…
Dealing With Pregnancy And Post-pregnancy Weight Gain
It is important to understand that gaining weight during and after pregnancy is a natural and healthy process. Pregnancy and post-pregnancy weight gain can be depressing and cause a negative self-image leading to poor self-esteem and body confidence. There are many factors that come into play while you're pregnant and after pregnancy. Women's health takes a toll with all the…
Raising A Feminist Son? Remember These Points!
Time is evolving. So are we! We’re raising our daughters to be strong, badass, outspoken, and fierce, but we’re pretty much raising our sons the same way we have always been doing all these years. We have started telling our daughters that they can be anything they want to be — that their identity is beyond their gender and sexuality.…
Does Your Daughter Feels Inferior to her Brother
I was always alarmed to be back at home by 7 while my brother had the freedom of enjoying late-night shenanigans. Lectures on mannerisms and” behave like a woman” were a part of my upbringing. While, he freely acted out his will. To top it all my brother held stellar academic records that put me up for comparison and criticism.…
Breastfeeding: A Site Of Objectification?
“Next station is Rajiv Chowk. Change here for the blue line. Doors will open on the right. Please mind the gap.” It was during one of my morning metro rides. As soon as the door of the metro closed, a woman came running from the general coach. She seemed in a hurry. But more than her swing of motion toward…
How To Talk About Sex To Your Kids?
Even in the 21st-century sex talk continues to be a taboo topic between parents and kids. It is mostly brushed under the carpet. Indian parents fear talking openly about it to their son and daughter alike. The mothers educate their daughters about menstruation only when they are about to enter puberty or else on verge of menstruating, On the contrary,…
Understanding The Warning Signs Of Poor Mental Health In Children And How To Help
Mental Health in Children is a huge topic, and it's important to understand the potential difficulties your kids might be facing. Children and adolescents live in a world that is changing faster than ever before. When the outside world changes, the risk of mental health disorders in kids increases. Mental illnesses in kids are not just bad moods. It is…
All You Wanted To Know About Surrogacy
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas recently announced on their Instagram that they had welcomed their first baby via surrogacy and this sparked a lot of hullabaloo on social media about exploitation and reproductive rights. This article will help you understand all you wanted to know about surrogacy. What is the surrogacy process? The embryo is created by combining the egg…
Being A Mother-Material! What Exactly Does It Mean?
I was backpacking in the Himalayas last year when I got a chance to stay with this family ― a beautiful couple with two lovely children. The youngest one, Laddoo, was some 10-11 months old and was one of the most notorious creatures I’ve ever seen in my life. As life had got some weird plans for me…soon, she became…
Valentine’s Day: A Time For Stress For Parents Of Teens And Young Adults?
Valentine's Day is probably the one day of the year that most people want to enjoy. However, it can also be stressful for some people, including teens and young adults who are trying to figure out how they feel about their crush, and parents who might worry about their child's emotions. Find out in this article by Infano, what you…