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Lesbian Sex IS Real Sex: Challenging Heteronormative Narratives

Leave a Comment / Pratisandhi Blog, Pride & Sexuality, Sex and Culture / Tarini Singh

Lesbian Sex IS Real Sex: Challenging Heteronormative Narratives Key Takeaways Narratives and norms are guided by heteronormative ideals. The blatant disregard of intimacy among queer individuals. This calls for destigmatising and solidifying of queer intimacy. Social frameworks which guide narratives towards a different path are necessary. What is Heteronormativity? Heteronormativity refers to the assumption and […]

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It Should Not Hurt: Busting Myths About Penetrative Sex

Leave a Comment / Pratisandhi Blog, Sex & Relationships, Sexual & Reproductive Health / Pratisandhi

Think sex should hurt, or that pulling out always works? Did you know that STIs can occur without penetrative sex? Discover the surprising truths behind common sex myths and why what you have been told might be totally wrong.

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Refuting HIV Ignorance

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There is a lot of unease around the spread of HIV. This has led to facts and fiction blurring into each other. Read ahead to quiz yourself!

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Is It Me or the Medication? How Antidepressants Affect Libido

Leave a Comment / Pratisandhi Blog, Sex & Relationships / Mohana Sarkar

For many, antidepressants restore stability but reduce sex drive. How does one navigate this paradox? The answer lies in awareness, dialogue, and tailored care.

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Are Uncontrollable Sexual Urges a disorder?

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Impulsivity is not always under everyone’s control, and it might be embarrassing. What if that impulsivity is not only harmful to you but also to people around you? Medicine calls it frotteuristic disorder. Read to know more!

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Postmenopause and Pregnancy: Possibility and Risks

Leave a Comment / Pratisandhi Blog, Sexual & Reproductive Health / Mohana Sarkar

Postmenopause and Pregnancy: Possibility and Risks Key Takeaways Menopause marks the end of biological fertility. Assisted reproductive technologies enable postmenopausal pregnancies. Advanced maternal age significantly increases pregnancy-related risks. Introduction The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) characterizes menopause as the permanent end of the menstrual cycle, typically occurring around age 51 in women. It

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The Side Effects of Consuming Finasteride

Leave a Comment / Men's Health, Pratisandhi Blog, Sex & Relationships, Sexual & Reproductive Health / Sushant Madanala

What is Post-Finasteride Syndrome? Why is it devastating? Click to read all about this drug and the unforeseen side effects it causes.

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Is It “Bad Periods” Or Endometriosis?

Leave a Comment / Menstrual Health, Pratisandhi Blog / Gunika Beriwal

Painful periods are only a small part of the picture. Endometriosis can linger undetected for years and affect many aspects of your health. Knowing its signs can make all the difference in diagnosis and treatment.

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Menopause 101: A Basic Guide

1 Comment / Menstrual Health, Pratisandhi Blog, Sexual & Reproductive Health / Gunika Beriwal

Menopause 101: A Basic Guide Key Takeaways Menopause is a gradual transition that reshapes body, mood and identity in unique ways. Symptoms vary widely; there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ experience. Knowledge and support make menopause easier to navigate. Menopause is a significant biological change for every menstruator. It usually occurs between the ages of 45 and

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How Contraceptive Pills Can Transform You

1 Comment / Menstrual Health, Pratisandhi Blog, Sex and Culture / Gunika Beriwal

While many people expect birth control pills to simply regulate or pause their menstrual cycle, the hormonal shifts caused by these pills can ripple through the body in more complex ways. This article explores changes triggered by the hormonal shifts which are both visible and happening beneath the surface.

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