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Rated R for Ridiculous: How the Media Spins the Truth

Media often lacks proper sex education, with rom-coms and social media spreading harmful stereotypes. Mainstream porn and lack of representation contribute to the issue. To combat this, it’s essential to have media literacy and fact-based sex education. The best advice comes from genuine conversations and reliable sources, rather than trending hashtags.

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Why do we need “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”?

Why do we observe an entire month as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”? A recent pan-India survey shows a drop in combined physical and sexual violence from 31% to 29% over five years, but this rate is still unacceptably high.
Will such observance bear fruits, or are they in danger of being just another social media trend? Read on to know more.

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Media and its HIV/AIDS Takes

Media and its HIV/AIDS Takes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is the result of infection by Human Immunodeficiency Virus amongst humans. The diseased is known to spread primarily through unprotected sex, blood transfusion, injection of needles, and to children during pregnancy, delivery, and breastfeeding. It is feared due to a prolonged period lacking any form of

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