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G Brinda

'I write in the fear of being forgotten, for there lies a story behind them' Brinda, isa devoted bibliophile who finds solace in solitude, cherishing her own company above all else. Preferring the intimacy of chosen family, she seeks those who uplift and inspire her during moments of self-doubt. Within the realm of silence, she discovers her haven, where the melodies of Taylor Swift and the captivating allure of literature intertwine, allowing her to transcend reality.

Sharing the Status of Your STI With Your Partner

Addressing the shame and social stigma linked to sexually transmitted infections is crucial, as this stigma contributes to higher rates of STI transmission, deters individuals from seeking treatment, and has adverse effects on their well-being. Studies demonstrate that individuals who communicate their STI status to their partners experience a notably more favourable outlook on their sexual self-identity compared to those who keep it hidden. Read ahead to understand the whys and hows of sharing your STI status.

 Roe V Wade: The Right to Bodily Decisions

When the basic right to even exercise autonomy on one’s body is taken away, that’s when you know that it’s a war on women. The situation worsened with the overturning of the Roe V Wade case that primarily gave the women in the US, abortion rights. This decision of overturning the landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of the US took back the search for women’s rights on an equality level almost 50 years back. The Supreme Court is supposed to expand on the rights that are listed for people and not take away necessities. The Roe case held in itself an entire class of rights that people should have.

Should same-sex couples be given the same status as supposedly ‘normal’ couples?

The landmark case in the Supreme Court, where 18 lgbtq+ community Indian couples had put in a petition to gain the same status as heterosexual couples, is indeed a re-writing of history. The legalization of same-sex marriages is a landmark case that provided a voice to the community members and also allowed society to view them in another light.

In Conversation With Atumita Modie: Being A Sex-Educator

Female pleasure can be influenced by various factors. To overcome taboos and stigmas, we need to educate and empower women, promote open communication, challenge patriarchal attitudes, and address cultural biases. Embracing and celebrating female pleasure can lead to a more equitable and fulfilling sexual landscape for all. Let’s discuss this further with Atumita, a sex educator.

Sex in the Media

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

Khajuraho Temples- An expression of sexual desires

The Khajuraho temples are situated close to Shiv Sagar Lake in a tiny medieval settlement encircled by Vindhya Range hills. The 10th century marks the beginning of the Khajuraho Temples’ history. In a society where discussing sex, pleasure, sexuality, and intimacy are frowned upon, right in the middle of that nation sits Khajuraho, the pinnacle of sensuality and desire, where love and intimacy are carved into stone and where architecture takes on the role of the universal language of feelings.