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Bleeding to Birth: Understanding Postpartum Haemorrhage

Bleeding To Birth: Understanding Postpartum Haemorrhage Key Takeaways PPH is the loss of 1000 ml of blood post childbirth. Uterine Atony is the leading cause of PPH.  PPH can cause long-term cardiovascular problems. The World Health Organisation defined Postpartum Haemorrhage or PPH as the loss of 500 ml or more of blood of a pregnant […]

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How Smoking Is Affecting Your Sexual Health: Storytime

How Smoking Affects Your Sexual Health: Storytime Key Takeaways Nicotine negatively impacts libido  Smoking can lead to organ deformities in a baby Quitting smoking reverses most fertility damages Unseen Consequences of Smoking on SRHR SRHR stands for Sexual and Reproduction Health and Rights. Sexual health is a fundamental aspect of human well being. However, one

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Virginity: What is it, really?

Virginity: What is it, really? Key Takeaways Virginity is a social construct, not a biological fact. The hymen is not a proof of virginity. It varies for everyone. Cultural pressure around virginity reinforces gender inequality. Roots Of Virginity Merriam-Webster defines ‘virgin’ as a person who has not had sexual intercourse. For many, losing virginity is

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Teachers are hard to change (or are they?)

Talking to teachers isn’t easy. Not because they aren’t approachable, but because they have years of experience that we, as young adults, often feel we can’t challenge. How do you tell someone who has spent decades in a classroom that the world they’ve taught in is changing? That the students they see today are different from the ones they taught five or ten years ago? That their instincts, shaped by years of experience, might need a shift?
It’s uncomfortable. It’s intimidating. But it’s necessary.

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Game On, Girls! Leveling Up Women’s Representation in Gaming

Gaming has come a long way, but for women, the industry still feels like it’s stuck on “hard mode.” From wage gaps to toxic environments, breaking into game development, esports, and leadership remains an uphill battle. So how do we change the game? Read more to find out!

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It’s the 20th century, why do we still hold stereotypes towards women?

We have come a long way in women’s struggles and have made a lot of progressive changes both politically and socially. However many people still hold onto the orthodox thought process about femininity and women’s role in society. Ever wondered why that is?

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Reclaiming Sexuality: How Women in India Are Empowering Themselves

Reclaiming Sexuality: How Women in India Are Empowering Themselves Sex — The very topic remains largely a taboo in India, a land once home to KamaSutra. Despite India’s rich cultural history, where ancient texts celebrated human connection and sexual intimacy, many aspects of sexual health and pleasure continue to be hushed in modern-day conversations. However, as

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