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Sexual & Reproductive Health

The Intersection of Queer Identity and Mental Health

The connection between queer identity and mental health runs deep and can be difficult, often because of prejudice from society and the struggle for acceptance. It’s really important to provide mental health support that includes everyone and to create an environment where everyone can be themselves and do well. As allies, we need to support the Queer community and help them feel strong and equal as they work toward accepting themselves.

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Best Sex Ed Books for Your Reading List This Season

Intimacy has always been closely linked to human emotions – love, lust, desire, loneliness, shame, guilt, fear – the list is endless. On a quest to explore the deeper implications of intimacy within the modern context, we have curated a list of books that attempt to do the same, featuring an Editor’s Pick. Read on!

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Is Post-Nut Clarity A Thing?

Right after an orgasm, sometimes you ask yourself: What am I doing here? What did I just do? Why am I wasting my time? Post-nut clarity is a real and natural phenomenon. Here we answer some frequently asked questions about the feeling!

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Sex and Tech: The Real Power Couple

Being vocal about sexual desires, especially for women, has always been a challenge, but the situation is changing gradually — there has been an ongoing dialogue on sexual well-being, however, the amalgamation of tech with pleasure has been a game-changer.

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Redefining Beauty: Embracing Diversity In Genital Appearance

The rigid image of how genitals should look has created a sense of shame around it that the individuals are subjected to. This hampers their self-esteem and acceptance around their genitals. The article delves into how genital shame manifests in our lives and how it can be dealt with. Because diversity should be accepted rather than praise of the ideal.

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All about STI in the Elderly

With increasing age, older individuals tend to seek affection through their intimate lives. However, as the graph of intimate life shakes, an observation can be made about the rise of STI cases in older people. The article engages with the reasons behind this rise. It also offers possible preventive measures for the same.

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How can acquiring an STI impact your mental health?

STIs are usually understood in the context of the physical body while completely negating the role of mental well-being, even though there has been numerous research which has been conducted to report the interconnection between mental health and the probability of contracting STIs, the research is yet to make a breakthrough with the common sphere of conversation.

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