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Sex in the Media

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A child’s perception of sex is tarnished by media exposure, which also fosters the notion that it is evil and filthy. Young adults base their concept of sex in a world that is far from reality because of the comfortable taboo that surrounds sex in our society. Many factors make the connection between sex and the media quite problematic. However, media has also been the only source of information for people whose households rule sex out as filthy and uncultured. Media, therefore, plays a very important role in influencing how sex is portrayed in society and in people’s eyes

Your Guide to Kegel and Other Pelvic Floor Exercises

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Your Guide to Kegel and Other Pelvic Floor Exercises The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and tissues that form a hammock-like structure at the base of the pelvis. These muscles support the bladder, uterus, and rectum and play a critical role in bowel and bladder control, sexual function, and childbirth. However, the pelvic …

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Your Personal Guide to Pelvic Issues

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Alas! Even in the twenty-first century, we have grown accustomed to ignoring the need to raise awareness about healthy sexual life and all other concerning questions that follow. But it is this article on the causes of pelvic pain and dyspareunia that will rescue you from all of your lingering concerns about your pelvic health or related issues during or after sexual intercourse.

Kukari ki Rasam: The Virginity Test For Women’s Purity

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Kukari ki Rasam: The Virginity Test For Women’s Purity What’s the worth of a woman’s ‘purity?’ It’s an interesting question because of its absolute absurdity. It wants to quantify an abstract concept in monetary terms only to use it as a weapon against a newlywed. It unpacks several stigmas in society against sexual liberation and …

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The Bloody Debate: Both Sides Of The Period Leave Policy

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The Bloody Debate: Both Sides Of The Period Leave Policy We can all agree that periods are a subjective experience in themselves, not all women experience periods alike. Some women have heavy periods, while some women have light periods; others may have periods that last a week and some women have periods that last 3 …

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Mere Paas Maa Hai: A Single Mother’s Narrative From Hindi Cine-Maa

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Mere Paas Maa Hai: A Single Mother’s Narrative From Hindi Cine-Maa The feeble mother donning a white saree, roped and helpless but sanguine about her virtuous son’s impending arrival to the ruffian’s lair was the first impression of a single mother that gave the classic name to this character as Cine-Maa. A single mother in old …

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