Censorship of Sex in Indian Media Censorship dates back to ancient times and has been used to suppress or restrict information and ideas that are considered objectionable, harmful or even sensitive throughout history. Censorship in television is a hotly debated topic, with some arguing that it is necessary to protect the public from offensive content, […]
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There has always existed a glaring disparity between how Bollywood treats its male and female actors. The dual role of ageism and sexism in the film industry is becoming increasingly apparent with the female leads having a much shorter, so-called “shelf life” as compared to their male counterparts. Since when did beauty become synonymous with youth? Let’s decode how the two intersect to create a casting bias and exclusionary mindset toward women in cinema. Click here to learn more.
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India has a long and mysterious history when it comes to sexuality. India’s diverse sexual landscape is front and center in its arts and literature. Read this blog to know how this media representation is helping to create awareness about kink in culture and fetishism as well as breaking down some of the traditional taboos associated with these topics.
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The Censor Board in India has evolved over the past decade, as to guidelines for what sort of content is allowed on the silver screen, but has it done more harm than good?
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Pratisandhi has launched the launched the S.A.C.R.E.D (Sexual Abuse of Children: Redressal, Elimination, and Deterrence) Project to addresses and deliver comprehensive, educational sessions for children between the ages of 6-11 years of age on personal safety, consent, as well as safe, unsafe, and unwanted touches. We conduct sessions with the primary stakeholders in cases of Child Sexual Abuse: children, parents, and teachers across India and abroad.
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School dress codes navigate through the narrow spaces to establish a power dynamic in young minds.
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Having endometriosis can be confusing and terrifying and isn’t the easiest topic to bring up with either friends and family or your doctor because of the extreme taboo associated with this condition. Read this blog to learn more about how to recognize and manage this.
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Pelvic examinations most often check for Cervical Cancer, HPV or STIs. Read ahead to know about pelvis examination in detail and what all it entails.
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How about you involuntarily urinate all the time? This problem is called Urinary Incontinence. Read this article, to learn more about the condition.
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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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