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…
How Do I Convince My Mom To Let Me Get Menstrual Cups?
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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…
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How Do I Convince My Mom To Let Me Get Menstrual Cups?
Did you know that menstrual cups have been around since 1930? And the very first design patents for its similar versions, called catamenial sacks, were granted in the 1860s! Menstrual cups, in fact, are one of the oldest period products known to humans — predating the first pads by a decade and tampons by more than a half-century. However, it…
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…
Is PDA In The Presence Of Kids Okay?
Have you ever had your kid looking at you while kissing or snuggling with your partner? What was your immediate response to this situation? It can be of the two either your flinched and drew apart or you continued comfortably with a smile. This two reaction to the situation conveys a contrary meaning. The former suggests your discomfort with the…
PCOS And Depression: How to Deal?
Over the past few months, I have been noticing excessive hair growth on my face. Initially, I thought it to be some hormonal imbalance. The facial hair wasn’t just it. Gradually I started developing anxiety and stress. I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome(PCOS). It not only affected my physical health but also worsened my mental health. A little stress,…
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…
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Sex And Relationships: How To Be Safe Online While Sharing Intimate Images
It is the age of the internet and along with the way we communicate, even intimacy, sex and relationships and sexual interactions have taken a different route- the route of technology. People in long-distance relationships or those dating online through apps like Tinder, Bumble, etc. are connecting with each other through social media platforms or messaging apps like Whatsapp. Indulging…
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…
PCOS And Depression: How to Deal?
Over the past few months, I have been noticing excessive hair growth on my face. Initially, I thought it to be some hormonal imbalance. The facial hair wasn’t just it. Gradually I started developing anxiety and stress. I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome(PCOS). It not only affected my physical health but also worsened my mental health. A little stress,…
Mental Health Check: Are You The “I’m too independent,” Or “I’m too clingy and needy” Type?
If you find yourself wondering if you're too dependent on others, or if you're too independent-minded, let's do a quick mental health check. It's important to be able to count on yourself sometimes, but it can also be just as important to know when you need help. How do you figure out which side of the fence you're on? Neither…
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Hustle Culture in New Age India
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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…
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 Depression: How to Deal?
Over the past few months, I have been noticing excessive hair growth on my face. Initially, I thought it to be some hormonal imbalance. The facial hair wasn’t just it. Gradually I started developing anxiety and stress. I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome(PCOS). It not only affected my physical health but also worsened my mental health. A little stress,…
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…
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…
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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…
How Do I Convince My Mom To Let Me Get Menstrual Cups?
Did you know that menstrual cups have been around since 1930? And the very first design patents for its similar versions, called catamenial sacks, were granted in the 1860s! Menstrual cups, in fact, are one of the oldest period products known to humans — predating the first pads by a decade and tampons by more than a half-century. However, it…
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…
Menstrual Cup; Why Should You Choose It?
Imagine having a small bell-shaped period product that sits fine at the base of your cervix and soaks in all the blood during periods. A mess-free alternative that saves you from spotting and leakage without making a hole in your pocket. A Menstrual cup does it all for you. Yes, that is for real! Hereon, we will talk all about menstrual…
Menstrual Leave; Why Women Need It ?
I was in an urgent meeting when my cramps just came in a screaming flow. It was so painful that I could feel my insides contorting. I sat on my workstation for at least 30 mins writhing in pain. Yet I could not muster the courage to ask my boss for an early off. I thought It wasn’t a reason…
Beginners guide to use menstrual cup and tampons
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 at par. The decision to ditch the easy-to-use pads and switch to tampons or menstrual cups comes with a lot…
To Eradicate Period Poverty, This Startup Donates One Menstrual Cup On Every Purchase It Gets!
Did you know that almost 70 per cent of the menstruating women in India can’t afford to buy sanitary napkins? A depressing fact it is!! When Bengaluru-based Ira Guha, 29, first began researching period poverty in India, she was astonished by the fact that nearly 50% of girls and women in developing countries cannot afford a safe period solution —…
Scary Periods: These Women Share The Scariest Part Of Their Menstruation!
They say women are strong — and that they can overcome/ get through anything and everything! I wonder if that applies to me — especially during my periods!! Why so? Because as much as I aspire to overcome every hurdle and face my demons; period cramps (and my PCOS), however, kill my fantasies, eventually (pun intended)! [That’s what happens to…
#MyPeriodBuddy: Share Your Story Of Happiness!
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Prenatal Yoga – Do’s and Dont’s
Healthy eating, plenty of water intake, eating green veggies and fruits, avoiding junk, taking a walk post-meal, protein intake, no stress, meditation, and the list goes on. Well, that is pretty much a pregnancy planner for every mom-to-be, right? All of this is to keep the little life growing inside you healthy and happy. If you are already keeping up…
Vaginal Changes Post Childbirth
A to-be mom would definitely love to imagine the bulging out belly, gorging the ice-cream tubs, going for random sprees, and many more adorable things but it is all the hay days only. Well quite not. It is difficult to fathom the postpartum bodily changes such as weight gain, hair fall, stretch marks, and most importantly vaginal changes Here we…
Health Risks Of Repeated Abortions In India
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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
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What You Need To Know About Good Fertility Health
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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…
Is PDA In The Presence Of Kids Okay?
Have you ever had your kid looking at you while kissing or snuggling with your partner? What was your immediate response to this situation? It can be of the two either your flinched and drew apart or you continued comfortably with a smile. This two reaction to the situation conveys a contrary meaning. The former suggests your discomfort with the…
Is Your Child Bedwetting ?
Waking up my 5-year-old kid everyday in between his sound slumber is a routine episode. This is not to rob him of his peace but to prevent him from bed wetting. Earlier I considered it a casual mishap that might have occurred due to his incapability to hold the urine in sleep. But as bedwetting became frequent I immediately consulted…
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…
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…
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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…
Parenting Tips: Ways To Address Smartphone Addiction In Teenagers
Teenagers and their addiction to smartphones is a real challenge for parents these days. We are constantly looking for parenting tips and guides to raise our children into better humans. Being a mother of two teenagers has not been easy for me either. Children nowadays spend many hours every day texting, playing games, and uploading selfies to social media. This…
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As Sruti and actor husband Nakkhul became parents to a baby girl, one year back, Sruti shared a heartfelt note on her social media with new parents about her journey as a breastfeeding mother to mark World Breastfeeding Week. "It’s been one year since Akira was born and it’s also been a year where Nakul & I were also born…