Are You Shocked by the Recent Statements Made by Some Politicians?

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Uttarakhand chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat said at a workshop on substance abuse on Tuesday that ‘Ripped jeans’ pave the way for societal breakdown and are a result of the “bad example” parents set for children, which also leads to substance abuse. Not the first time that statements by politicians have gone viral and created a stir in the country

“While the western world follows us, doing yoga … covering their body properly. And we run towards nudity”, said the minister calling the trend “Kyanchi se sanskaar (culture by scissors)”.

He added how was shocked to meet a woman who ran an NGO wearing ripped jeans. “If this kind of woman goes out in the society to meet people and solve their problems, what kind of message are we giving out to the society, to our kids? It all starts at home. What we do, our kids follow.”

How does the choice of clothing have an effect on character and moral values?

Another minister in his government, Ganesh Joshi, demanded that women should give priority to raising their children. “Women talk about all things they want to do in life, but the most important thing for them is to look after their family and children”.

While I contemplate if I should laugh or cry, I realize that a surprise reaction is now normal for us as women of this country. How is this solution, I wonder? Instead of curbing drug supply, punishing harassers, molesters, and rape accused, here the onus is again on the woman to sacrifice her basic choice of clothing, her liberty, privacy, and her fundamental rights of basic existence to protect herself.

As women continue to pave their way with struggles and difficulties in a man’s world, and while the men in authority struggle to find ways to curb crimes against women, the easiest solution they have found is to blame it on women. Not just now. Every time. How easy right?! Also, this is not the first time statements by politicians attacking basic human (read women’s) rights have hit the news.

Here are a few other times politicians have made some bizarre statements that continue to attack basic human rights:

· Boys will be boys, they commit mistakes- Samajwadi Party supremo

· Two men raping a woman cannot be termed as gang rape- Former Karnataka Home Minister

· If a woman is caught (in a rape case), then both she and the boy should be punished- SP’s State President

· Best way to curb India’s population growth is to provide electricity to Indian villages so that couples spend their time watching TV instead of procreating and increasing the population- Former Health and Family Welfare Minister

· Crimes against women won’t happen in “Bharat” or the rural areas of the country. You go to villages and forests of the country and there will be no such incidents of gang-rape or sex crimes- RSS Chief

· Women shouldn’t participate in protests- Chief Justice

· Hindu women shouldn’t do interfaith marriage- UP CM

· Women should just be housewives- RSS Chief

· Girls can reproduce at 15, so why should their marital age be increased from 18 to 21? – MP Congress Leader

The idea of always monitoring women, snatching their liberty and privacy is an easier solution than questioning the incapacity of the police to do their jobs.

Being eve teased? Don’t wear provocative clothes.

Getting raped? Don’t go out at night.

Men will be men; they will commit crimes and rapes.

You just need to be more careful as a woman.

Because men can’t keep it in their pants or control their provocative gaze at lady parts, let’s just ask women to cover up themselves, no matter the comfort level or the weather conditions. That way we men won’t get tempted to look at them.

And when women question this we will objectify them by equating them candies and precious stones which need to be covered or protected.

This is the mentality of many. They refuse to see the problem and when they do, they try to shift blame or come up with convenient, easy solutions that benefit the perpetrator instead of the victim. And if they are people in power, the solution should be one that makes their work easier.

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Urinary incontinence is a common and often embarrassing problem that can be upsetting and even frightening. Problems with bladder control can happen at any time in your life. It’s very important to remember that it’s not just older women or those who’ve given birth who experience urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence affects all types of women – younger, older, athletic, not-so-athletic. Not only does urinary incontinence affect the quality of life for women,it also takes a toll on a family’s finances. I’m sure many of us have had to deal with some level of urinary incontinence at some point. Urinary incontinence can be caused by hormonal changes, pregnancy, childbirth, bladder infection, medication side-effects or just plain everyday lifestyle.

What is Urinary Incontinence?

Urinary incontinence is the unintentional loss of urine. It can happen for many reasons, including pregnancy, childbirth, aging, certain medications, bladder damage due to surgery or an accident that affects the pelvic floor muscles or nerves that control urination. Urinary Incontinence and UTI Treatment – What is the Connection? Experts and urologists are always finding new ways to treat urinary incontinence, but research shows that there are many preventative steps you can take to reduce your risk of urinary incontinence, and even some natural remedies. The most common causes of urinary incontinence are stress, urge and mixed.

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be treated successfully with antibiotics. Urinary tract infections can also be a symptom of a larger problem. A urine infection is also known as urinary tract infection (UTI ), cystitis, or urinary tract infection (UTI).’ The most common symptom is pain when urinating, but other symptoms include a burning sensation while urinating, an urgent need to urinate and difficulty controlling urine flow. If you have bladder or urinary symptoms, you should see a doctor. Urinary incontinence, or uncontrolled urination, is common but embarrassing and complex. It is estimated that around 30 million Americans have some degree of urinary incontinence, though only 5 to 10 percent of them actually seek treatment

Common Types of Incontinence

There are three common types of incontinence: stress, urge, and mixed. Stress incontinence is the result of muscles in your pelvic floor becoming too weak to close your bladder when it’s under pressure, like when you sneeze or laugh. Urge incontinence happens when you sense that you need to urinate, but can’t get to a toilet quickly enough; this is also often the case for mixed incontinence. Mixed incontinence is most commonly caused by problems with both your bladder and bowel – like following surgery on these organs.

A person who has trouble with bladder control is considered to be incontinent. The most common type of bladder problem is stress urinary incontinence (SUI), which occurs when urine leaks out of the bladder because the sphincter muscle weakens during exercise or coughing.

Who is at Risk for Incontinence?

Incontinence is a common symptom of several diseases, including diabetes, menopause, and Parkinson’s disease. Aging can also cause bladder control problems. Additionally, if you have had surgery in the pelvic area or spinal cord, you may experience urinary incontinence or problems with bowel control. The muscles that control urine flow work together to store and release urine. When these muscles are working right, you don’t have any problems ur

How to Improve Your Bladder control

There are many ways to improve the quality of my life with incontinence. You can go on medication to help control the pain and swelling in the bladder. You can also try pelvic floor therapy, which may help increase bladder control by strengthening the muscles that hold my bladder in place.

A|so read: Pelvic Floor Exercises For Women For Muscle Strengthening

Treatments for Incontinence

The quality of life can be improved if you know about the treatments that are available for urinary incontinence. Pelvic floor therapy can help regain some of the bladder control by strengthening the muscle that holds it in. But other options can include:

Behavioral techniques which include bladder training, fluid and dietary intakes
Medications like alpha-blockers, topical estrogen
Surgery options like sling procedures, bladder neck suspension, artificial urinary sphincter
Interventional therapies like Botox and nerve stimulators
Electrical stimulation
Medical devices like urethral insert and pessaries
Absorbent pads and catheters

There are a lot of resources for those who suffer from bladder control problems. The first step is to see your doctor and make sure there isn’t a medical issue causing the problem. If there isn’t, it’s best to speak with a pelvic floor specialist. These specialists can give you techniques for dealing with incontinence, as well as exercises that will strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.