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Sexual & Reproductive Health

Age and Pregnancy- Is There a “Right” Time to Conceive? 

Age is in fact the single biggest factor that determines when a vulva owner can conceive such that the risks of pregnancy are minimized, and the birth of a healthy baby is ensured. A common misconception is that only the age of the vulva owner matters, while in reality, age affects the ability to conceive and have a healthy baby for both penis owners and vulva owners.

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Sexual Autonomy of Married Women in India

Sexual autonomy is an important indicator of women’s empowerment and liberation in society. In fact, the sexual autonomy of everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, should be a basic human right. Everyone should have the liberty to express their desires in a consensual manner, and choose when, how and whom to practice sexual relations with.

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What Is A Phantom Pregnancy?

Pseudocyesis, commonly referred to as a phantom pregnancy or false pregnancy, refers to a situation in which although the individual is not physically carrying a baby, clinical signs and symptoms. Here’s a look into the issue.

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Deconstructing Post-Delivery Depression

Mothers are always put on a pedestal within the society only to make people averse to their struggles. Have you ever wondered what it feels like to produce a human being and experience it within the body for about nine months only to witness the everlasting impact of the absence of it in the womb? Read it to find out.

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Sex Toys and Hygiene

This article has everything you need to know about cleaning and caring for your sex toys, so that they can care for you when you need them!

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Everything You Need To Know About The “it” Infections

About 30-35 million people in India get diagnosed with an STI each year, yet, conversations around the topic are hardly initiated. If you’re frustrated with this lack of information, this is the right place to be! Read on to find more about the “it” infections a not-so-obvious code name for STIs that has evolved over time

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Genital Hygiene 101

The concept of genital hygiene is a broad term that includes hygiene behaviors and care practices that protect from genital infections, maintain genital infections and improve health. Genital hygiene is an important ritual which must be taught to both vagina and penis owners.

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Undertaking A Voyage On Vaginal Washing

The article attempts to provide information regarding the maintenance of optimum vaginal health. The exploration further delves into the do’s and don’ts of vaginal washing. The purpose of writing is to nurture conscious readers and practitioners.

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Douching – the big NO NO of vaginal care

The word ‘douche’ is French for ‘washing’ or ‘soaking’. When discussing the vagina, it refers to the practice of washing one’s vagina with usually a combination of water and vinegar. And as it happens, most of the myths surrounding the issue are highly dangerous to one’s vaginal health. Here’s a look into the harmful practice of douching – why people do it and the many reasons why one shouldn’t.

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