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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What is Male Menopause? What is Male Menopause? Male menopause is a condition where there is gradual decrease in the testosterone levels in men as they age. Male menopause occurs in men who are 50 years of age and older. This condition is due to gradual decrease in the male hormones especially testosterone as men …
What should you expect when you have sex for the first time? Is it uncomfortable or painful? Let’s find out. The experience of having sex for the first time is different for everyone. However, an important part while getting prepared for sex is to make sure that you use condoms and appropriate birth control to …
Is there a way to postpone or prepone my periods? What are the drawbacks? There are several ways to postpone or prepone your periods to prevent your menstrual cycle from interfering with important activities. Every woman gets habituated to getting her periods every month. However, having your periods during important activities in your life such …
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