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How Smoking Is Affecting Your Sexual Health: Storytime

How Smoking Affects Your Sexual Health: Storytime Key Takeaways Nicotine negatively impacts libido  Smoking can lead to organ deformities in a baby Quitting smoking reverses most fertility damages Unseen Consequences of Smoking on SRHR SRHR stands for Sexual and Reproduction Health and Rights. Sexual health is a fundamental aspect of human well being. However, one […]

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Virginity: What is it, really?

Virginity: What is it, really? Key Takeaways Virginity is a social construct, not a biological fact. The hymen is not a proof of virginity. It varies for everyone. Cultural pressure around virginity reinforces gender inequality. Roots Of Virginity Merriam-Webster defines ‘virgin’ as a person who has not had sexual intercourse. For many, losing virginity is

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Why Do Erections Happen at the Worst Moments?

Spontaneous erections outdoors are a benign physiological reaction that is usually stimulated by hormonal change, a distended bladder, or even tension. They are typically resolved after a few minutes and can be controlled by standing up or redirecting attention. Though embarrassing, they reflect intact blood flow and nerve function. Recurrent failure may reflect circulatory or endocrine problems.

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Love Should Not Hurt

Unmasking Intimate Partner Violence: Insights, Impacts, and the Path to Prevention

One of the significant challenges faced in addressing IPV is that the existing literature on domestic and spousal violence tends to focus on the victims, often neglecting the characteristics, perceptions, and attitudes of perpetrators, particularly in India. Understanding the root causes of IPV requires a deeper examination of the traits and behaviours of those who commit such violence.

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