The rigid image of how genitals should look has created a sense of shame around it that the individuals are subjected to. This hampers their self-esteem and acceptance around their genitals. The article delves into how genital shame manifests in our lives and how it can be dealt with. Because diversity should be accepted rather than praise of the ideal.
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.
Winter brings in new challenges. The biting cold, deteriorating skin, a crumbling fashion sense. Amidst all these little problems, should vaginal upkeep also figure on your list of priorities? We say yes! Luckily, there are a few tried and tested ways that people use, to keep their vaginas healthy and happy. Ready to check them out?
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.
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.
The article talks about the importance of foreplay, the need for foreplay and its definition. It also covers a range of ideas pertaining to foreplay and its connections with mental health, sexual health.
The article attempts to address the difference between two visibly similar abbreviations associated with health conditions. It also explains the causes and symptoms along with evidence regarding the global situation of the same.
The article focuses on contraception and its lack of usage. It explains the social, emotional reasons for the stigma. There is discussion around family, gender and exclusion. The article concludes with a holistic perspective with regard to the debate on contraception.
‘Vulva’, ‘Vagina’ both start with the same letter, end with the same and are most of the times referred to as one! We don’t blame you for the confusion, but we’re here to clear the air around the age-old debate “What is the difference between Vulva and Vagina!”
For any vagina owner to walk into a museum such as that, to see a body part you have always been told you must hide- to see it celebrated, decorated, made into art and even worshipped- in this patriarchal society- is a fundamentally moving experience. To see vaginas of all colors, sizes and shapes lining the walls!