At the very onset, this article will clear certain preliminary points. First, the treatment of stereotypes is not based on the clinical, ‘authenticate’ definition of any manual of psychology. Second, the article does not claim that there has not been any progress, but only highlights the underlying forces, parallel to the definition of progress. Third, […]
Earlier last year, the whole world scurried back into their houses, hoping to protect themselves from the dangers posed by the alien and strange virus. However, while we stayed at home, baked banana bread, made Dalgona coffee, and complained about the world has come to a standstill, for many others, time only went backward. Their […]
The lifetime prevalence of mental health disorders is 46.4 percent. This means that almost half of us, at some point in our lives, will feel the overwhelming burden of living with a mental illness. Whether you are privileged enough to get it diagnosed or not, the debilitating effects of mental illness prove to be a […]
Written by- Medha Sharma and Suhasi Dewan Breaking the Myths around Bras There are ample amounts of myths about going braless that dictate our lives since time immemorial. The sociological constructs are so rigid and programmed in our society that it gives little to no space for a conflicting idea to enter our system. Let […]
Written by- Abhivyakti Gupta & Vagmi Sharma Who is a Sex Worker? “Unethical! Illegal! What a disgrace! This is socially unacceptable!! Shameless!” These are often the words that come to one’s mind when they hear the word ‘sex worker’. According to WHO, sex work is defined as the provision of sexual services for money or […]
Written by- Aadya Gupta and Nandini Shukl The Uglier Side of Sexism Sexism has two sides, the hostile and well recognized, which consists of denying women access to areas deemed ‘important’, and the other (falsely) benevolent, which involves praising their skills in traditionally feminine and undervalued tasks. These two sides combine to form ambivalent sexism. […]
Written by- Nandini Sharma & Asher Kaul What is sexual self-esteem? Sexual Self Esteem, or Sexual Self-Image, are two terms that refer to the feelings, and opinions one has about their body. It is inclusive of the confidence, or the skepticism you have about your own self. It has the capacity of widely impacting your mental […]
Vaginismus is caused by spasms in the muscles of a woman’s pelvic floor. It’s associated with pain and discomfort when you try to have sex, use a tampon or undergoes a gynaecological exam. Vaginismus is a fairly common problem that affects women and girls of all ages. The pelvic floor is made in part by […]
What is UTI? Urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs when the parts that constitute the urinary tract- the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra are infected by microbes such as bacteria, fungi or virus. The lower urinary tract which constitutes the bladder and urethra are most commonly affected. UTIs are most often the result of bacterial infections. […]
Learning about Safe, Unsafe, and Unwanted touch is a critical element in not just understanding potential dangers but also the very fundamentals of consent. On 30th June, we conducted a workshop with students between the ages of 5 – 10 years to help them understand the difference between these concepts. The workshop began with a […]
