Benevolent Sexism 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 …
Breaking Down the ‘Ideal Body’ Written by- Asher Kaul The Vitruvian Man One of the first and most widely accepted variants of the ideal body type was by Leonardo da Vinci, in the form of the Vitruvian Man. This concept had been around for a long time, but his take on it was quite unique. This rendering of …
The Impact of Sex Education in Preventing Sexual Crime By Saumya Khatri Sexual crimes, sex education and patriarchy, these words may sound considerably different from one another but when studied closely, they have a lot in common. Societies built upon the structure of patriarchy often deal with high sexual crimes against women and other LGBTIQ+ …
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Let’s Talk About Sex! Catchy isn’t it? No, it isn’t a clickbait!“Let’s talk about sex” was the theme of a recent event organized by a youth organisation Pratisandhi that aims to promote dialogue on sexual health education in India. The organisation has been doing a remarkable job in normalising conversations regarding sexual health and related …
Decoding Masturbation Self-gratification, particularly that of a sexual nature, is an essential component of pleasure. Masturbation is an act of intimate stimulation of one’s body, for sexual arousal and sexual pleasure, usually resulting in an orgasm. It is a safe, healthy and natural way to release tension, explore your own body and can be enjoyed …
SPYM Shelter: Decoding Menstrual Hygiene On 20th August 2018, our team of volunteers, in collaboration with ITL Public School, visited the SPYM Shelter in Raja Garden. During this visit, out team along with the students oriented women staying at the shelter about important issues such as vaginal discharge, menstrual hygiene, and safe sex. In addition …
Pehchaan: Puberty and Growing Up On 24th June, we made our way to Pehchaan the street school, a universe of stories within a little settlement near Inderprastha Metro Station. With a group of approximately thirty children, our workshop kick started with a discussion helping us understand the challenges one faces while growing up. The workshop …
What is PCOS? Why Should it Concern Me? What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS is a condition characterized by a group of symptoms that commonly occurs in women in their reproductive age (15 -44). It affects 5-10 % of women and is a major cause of infertility. Ovaries are the reproductive organs in …
Holy Family Workshop Our team made its way to Holy Family Ashaniwas, an orphanage for female children, situated in New Delhi. Along with a donation of approximately 1000 sanitary products, a candid conversation on menstruation and puberty ensued. Our interaction with the girls between the ages of 12-17 gave us the opportunity to explain the …
What is Vaginal Discharge and How Does it Reflect My Health? Changes in the appearance or consistency of vaginal discharge can signal underlying medical conditions. Vaginal discharge is produced by the glands present on the walls of the vagina and the cervix. It is usually normal for vaginal discharge to occur in females. The physiological …
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