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Sexual Health And Pleasure- This Woman Is Giving The Talk You Never Got

Written By: Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin
October 24, 2021

Highlights

  • Sex, sexuality, sexual health and pleasure, the taboo topics in our society are finally finding voice thanks to social media.
  • Karishma Swarup is a sex educator who advocates for sex, sexual health, sexuality and pleasure through her social media.
  • Karishma and Infano are doing a Masterclass “Clit Chat” to help people with vaginas, vulvas, and clitoris to experience pleasure.

 

 

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Sex, sexuality, sexual health and pleasure, the taboo topics in our society are finally finding voice thanks to social media where sex educators have found a platform to spread, information, awareness, and education through their contents.

At Infano, we try our best to create meaningful conversations around the less talked about topics surrounding women’s health. With this in mind, we bring to you our first Masterclass on understanding Clitoral pleasure “Clit Chat” to help people with vaginas, vulvas, and clitoris to experience pleasure.

“Clit Chat” is an experience uniquely designed by Karishma Swarup to get people talking about the clitoris and other parts of the vulva that allow people to experience sexual pleasure.

But who is Karishma Swarup?

Karishma (she/her) is an internationally experienced sexuality educator and advocate who holds an undergraduate degree in Geology-Biology from Brown University and runs a sex ed Instagram page @talkyounevergot. Karishma was recently awarded “Influencer of the Year 2021” by UK’s NHS SH:24 and Brook.

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In this interview with Infano, she opens up about the need for sexual education, sexual health and pleasure in the sexual context.

·         Tell us about yourself and how your career as a sex educator began?

My experience and learning about this field came from working with an NGO named Planned Parenthood, an organization in the US that offers different sexual health and reproductive health services including sex ed. I was a part of a student organization where we taught sex ed to high school students in the area. Working with them, I got 3 years of field experience. After graduating, I worked as a middle school science teacher in Brooklyn before I began her work in sex Ed. I conduct workshops & online webinars with top educational institutions, student groups, and young adults. And also volunteer for Scarleteen, USA, one of the oldest sex ed websites for young people around the world.

·         What do you think is lacking when it comes to sex education in our schools and society?

Everything is lacking in India today, a lot of people have misconceptions around what sex education even means. Sex education is not just the biology chapter in the textbooks, but in reality, sex education is so much more than that. Good comprehensive sexuality education is a more holistic practice that should include STI, consent, pleasure, including gender and identity as well. Some schools have menstrual education classes but there again they may split the boys and girls.

·         What education or courses does one need to do to become qualified as a sex educator?

There is no such course in India. People just come at it from different angles like there may be doctors who work for its advocacy. Or some school counselors branch into this work as sex therapists or teachers and parents who are motivated talk about it. People who have worked in the mental health space and have worked with the youth gravitate more towards this as a specialty. Some NGOs too offer training programs like NFOLD, Tata Institute of Social sciences, but for certification, one can choose to take International courses if one wishes and can approach it from whichever angle they wish and facilitate conversations around it.

·         Why do you think it is important to talk about sexual health when imparting sexual education?

Sexual health is a very important part of sex education and a lot of fear and misconception comes from not knowing enough about how to be safe and have safer sex. All that people are worried about is unwanted pregnancy and want to know what sexual acts are safe to perform and which ones are not.  But we also should expand the conversation to include talking about how to prevent STI transmissions, how condoms work. No one talks much about STIs as there are so many stigmas attached to this topic that many people choose to suffer in silence. So we need to start this topic from a young age. Also, there have to be conversations about consent in both the context of abuse as well as relationships.

·         How open do you think society is becoming when it comes to a topic like this?

Society today is much more open than it was five or ten years ago and even more than it was fifty years ago but in pockets of society, this kind of conversation has been happening for decades. There are organizations like TARSHI that have been doing sex education for a few decades. But yes, talking about sex is becoming more mainstream today with the advent of social media as people have access to other people who are sharing this information so I think society is becoming more open to a topic like this. Still, most people are afraid to utter the word sex leave alone talk about sex education in a more holistic, non-judgmental way. So it still has a long way to go

·         Do you receive trolling and criticism online / offline for what you do or have people around been supportive?

There is definitely trolling but not as much as I expected. The general response has just questions. People have just so many questions that they need to be answered or want to talk about with a source that they can turn to that it is almost overwhelming at times to see the number of people reaching out to me. Or sometimes it is just a single person with a lot of questions.

·         What is that one myth that you think needs to be broken ASAP when it comes to sex?

The fact that older adults think that young people don’t have sex or maybe they choose to ignore the fact that it is happening, is one myth that needs to be busted. People are having sex, outside of marriage and traditional societal structures so this denial and giant myth that seems to exist because of peoples unwillingness to accept the fact that indeed young people are having sex and not providing them the care, resources, and information that they need to be healthy, successful individuals.

·        Why is it important to understand about clitoral pleasure and why are you advocating about it? What can one expect from this class with Infano?

According to a research-only 4% of people with vaginas orgasm through intercourse alone, 34% orgasm from direct clitoral stimulation alone and 43% orgasm from direct clitoral stimulation + intercourse! So if people can identify the clitoris and learn clitoral stimulation, the act becomes more pleasurable. This class will teach you ways to achieve pleasure through that. So if you are So if you’re someone with a vagina/vulva, or If you’re sleeping with someone who has a clitoris, then this class is definitely for you.

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Details about the masterclass

The “Clit Chat” masterclass is on Saturday, October 30, 12 pm onwards. You can register for the “Clit Chat” here.

Follow @infano and @talkyounevergot on Instagram for more comprehensive sexuality education content!

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Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin

Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin has done her masters in Journalism & Communication and has worked as a senior journalist, editor and columnist for leading publications like The Logical Indian, Deccan Chronicle, Worldwide Media Corporation, The Bridge and Provoke.
With Infano, she hopes to create more awareness about women’s health issues. Suffering with Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition, she has also been advocating for its awareness through media.

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Why We Need To Talk About Our Uterus

Written By: Infano
May 16, 2021 | 01:00 PM |
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Highlights

  • The uterus is an essential organ of the female reproductive system, and yet, it is hardly spoken of.
  • It performs a multitude of functions, each one key to a woman’s reproductive system and overall health.
  • When speaking of periods and the menstrual cycle, don’t leave the uterus out of the conversation.
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Shaped like an inverted pear and located in the lower area of our abdomen is the uterus. The uterus is an essential organ of the female reproductive system, and yet, it is hardly spoken of. 

The muscular organ that fertilizes the egg, regulates our menstrual cycle every month, and holds the fetus in our bodies for 9 months is no less than a super organ. A major function of the uterus is to nourish and house the fertilized egg. This fertilized egg develops into a fetus and into a baby eventually. It is the uterus that holds the baby till it is mature and ready for birth. 

The uterus supports us through multiple stages of our lives. It’s high time we speak about it, isn’t it?

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Shaped like an inverted pear and located in the lower area of our abdomen is the uterus. The uterus is an essential organ of the female reproductive system, and yet, it is hardly spoken of. Instead, most conversations about the female anatomy are simply limited to the vagina. 

Today, we are going to take a step further and discuss WHY we need to talk about our uterus. The muscular organ that fertilizes the egg, regulates our menstrual cycle every month, and holds the fetus in our bodies for 9 months is no less than a super organ. It performs a multitude of functions, each one key to a woman’s reproductive system and overall health.

Let’s take a closer look.

What Does The Uterus Do?

  • Uterus and Periods
    So, since you were a young girl, you have been having your menstrual cycles. But very few know what actually causes them. First off, let’s learn what the endometrium is. When a woman is of reproductive age, each month, her body releases hormones that cause ovulation. Around the same time of ovulation, the endometrium (lining of the uterus) grows thicker to prepare for a pregnancy. In the case where a woman does not get pregnant, the top layer of the endometrium, containing blood, tissues, etc., is shed. This is the flow of blood that we experience during our monthly menstrual cycles or periods.
    Once menopause sets in, our bodies stop the production of the hormones that cause ovulation and menstruation.

  • Uterus and Fertilization
    Chances of conceiving are higher when a man and woman engage in sexual intercourse within days of the woman’s ovulation. When the egg does get fertilized, that is when pregnancy occurs. The egg now attaches itself to the wall of the uterus and begins developing.
    A major function of the uterus is to nourish and house the fertilized egg. This fertilized egg develops into a fetus and into a baby eventually. It is the uterus that holds the baby till it is mature and ready for birth.


Conditions That Affect The Uterus

Apart from being aware of how the uterus helps in reproduction, it’s also important to be aware of the various diseases that occur involving the organ. 

  • Uterine Prolapses – A uterine prolapse occurs when the uterus slips from its normal place and shifts down into the vagina. This is common in women who have had multiple vaginal childbirths but can also occur from obesity or menopause.
  • Uterus Fibroids – These are non-cancerous growths in the uterus walls and can cause heavy bleeding and pain.
  • Endometriosis – This is a condition when the tissue that normally lines the uterus starts to grow outside of the uterus. It can cause excessive bleeding and pain in between periods. 
  • Adenomyosis – A condition opposite of endometriosis, this is when the tissue that lines the uterus begins to grow inside the walls of the uterus. Again, this too causes severe pain and bleeding.
  • Cancer of the uterus, cervix, ovary, or endometrium – Cancer in any of these areas can be treated depending on the type of cancer and how advanced it is. Several treatment options are available such as hysterectomy, chemotherapy, or radiation. 


Now, this information isn’t being shared to scare you. But just like all other bodily diseases that we’re well versed with, we must also be aware of these. Regular visits and open conversations with your gynecologists can help detect and treat these conditions.


Hysterectomy & Other Solutions

A hysterectomy is a surgery wherein your uterus is removed from your body. Along with the uterus, the doctor may also remove your ovaries and fallopian tubes. Post a hysterectomy, you will no longer menstruate or be able to get pregnant. 

A hysterectomy is usually recommended to treat the diseases listed above. However, it isn’t the only solution and may not always be necessary. Depending on your condition, the following treatments can also be tried at first:

  • Watchful waiting
  • Medications
  • Exercising
  • Non-surgical treatments


The uterus is said to be one of the strongest muscles in the human body. Apart from its role in the reproductive functions, it also offers support to our bladder, pelvic region, and organs and acts as a separator between the bladder and bowels.

When speaking of periods and the menstrual cycle, don’t leave the uterus out of the conversation. If you’re a parent to a young daughter, this is even more essential. Or even if it’s with your gang of girlfriends, try and be more open to information-sharing. Knowledge is key and knowing why your body acts the way it does is empowering to say the least. The uterus supports us through multiple stages of our lives. It’s high time we speak about it, isn’t it?

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