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My Journey of Self-acceptance: Megha Gupta
Self-acceptance is not an easy journey in a world that wants you to fit into those shallow beauty standards. You should try some weight loss exercises. Hey, don't eat that you will put on weight. Wear some loose-fit clothes; it will hide your curves. Oh! You are eating again.Hearing such taunts was a part of my everyday life while growing up. Friends,…
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…
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 impact on several other fellow menstruators. But the real question…
Financial Freedom: Why Does It Matter? These Women Tell Us The Real Reason!
In India, there is a pretty good chance that you might end up dead in your mother’s womb! Or if you are privileged enough to survive, there’s a probability that you might not see this world for long!! India is the only large country in the world where more baby girls die than baby boys. The gender differential in child…
Holi In Vrindavan: Widows And Their Pain!
If you are someone who loves the festival of colours, you’d definitely have heard the name of Vrindavan! This small town in Mathura is globally famous for its unmatched Holi celebrations and the tales of Radha-Krishna’s love stories. The one-month-long Holi celebrations in Vrindavan, Barsana, Nandgaon, Govardhan and Mathura, are something almost every person wants to witness once in their…
Four Body Positive Influencers To Follow On Instagram
Influencers on Instagram are known for having a big and dedicated audience in a particular segment like lifestyle, fashion, food, travel, etc. But then there are those who use the platform to spread awareness, body positivity, share their struggles or promote social causes in the hope that they will probably give hope and inspiration to that one person who is…
Loving & Normalising Stretch Marks: One Mark At A Time!
Stretch marks! There isn’t a single person on this planet who doesn’t have them somewhere on their body. But unfortunately, most of us are still not aware of what stretch marks are. What we only know is that we need to hide these marks and feel ashamed for having them ― as if they are shameful on our bodies. But,…