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Different Types of Contraception
Indians love big families. Households with everyone living under one roof in blissful harmony have adorned our TV screens for decades. But no matter how rosy the picture, we can't overlook the fact that we have a population crisis.
Abortion Law in India - Is Abortion legal in India?
With Alabama passing a bill to outlaw the procedure of abortion, I, like many women in India, wondered what our country’s stand on the issue is. Is abortion legal in India? What are the options available to women who want to voluntarily terminate their pregnancy...
First Time Sex - How to Have Sex For The First Time ?
The first time you have sex is supposed to be a huge milestone. And given that it’s such a massive deal, there is a lot of pressure that first time sex be special, which causes many of us to turn into a bundle of nerves before actually performing the deed...
How do we track Ovulation? Ovulation Predictor
Ovulation is the process of release of the egg from the female ovary, which may or may not be fertilized by a sperm. It usually occurs 4 days before or after the midpoint of one’s menstrual cycle and can last up to 3 - 6 days. It’s the best time to get pregnant and therefore...
Implantation Timing, Signs, and Symptoms | Bleeding, Cramps, and More
Conversations regarding womanhood are not devoid of the term “implantation”. However, the choice and agency to choose implantation is something that needs...
Losing Your Sex Drive During Pregnancy: Should You be Worried?
Pregnancy can bring with it an entire range of experiences starting from bodily changes, mood swings, morning sickness, fatigue and even painful breasts. But...
Period-Like Bleeding During Early Pregnancy: Is It Normal? Causes and Signs of Implantation Bleeding
While it is not normal for you to have period-like bleeding during pregnancy, light bleeding early in the first trimester is actually very common and usually not...
Spotting - Should You be Concerned?
For a woman, bleeding every month during her reproductive years is admittedly not the most enjoyable experience. Added to that is the various confusing and infuriating things that one’s vagina throws up...
When Do You Start to Show? Baby Bump Progression
Pregnancy can be a wonderful experience in a woman’s life and a part of being pregnant is the baby bump. You may have seen a lot of celebrities doing...
How to lose Pregnancy Weight - Thinks to remember
Motherhood is certainly one of the most cherished occasions of a woman’s life. And while there are several myths around pregnancy, the biggest one is to stuff yourself all the time and “eat for two”! Of course, your baby needs nutrients to grow in a healthy manner...
How to increase fertility: Natural ways to boost fertility
Today, we lead far more stressful lives than the previous generation. Add to that an increasingly polluted environment, and voila, you have a perfect recipe to fuel infertility. Here are some tips that could possibly improve your fertility. 
Can You Get Your Period and Still Be Pregnant in the First Month?
Menstruation or periods is a phenomenon that occurs in every female with a properly functioning reproductive system...
Should There Be Longer Paternity Leaves?
Recently, Virat Kohli, the captain of the Indian cricket team, made headlines for opting to take paternity leave ahead of the Adelaide Test Cricket Match in Australia. There were mixed sentiments to this decision...
Stigma around Miscarriage
Once a baby is born, there are numerous responsibilities and expectations that fall upon the mother. But it’s odd that while everyone is ready with advice after a baby is born, no one talks about what happens in case a miscarriage occurs and how to handle the pain and suffering of dealing with the loss of an unborn child...
Pre-Natal Yoga
Pre-natal yoga is being preferred by pregnant women across the world. It not only helps you stay fit but also prepares you for labour, and is also beneficial for your baby’s health. Let’s understand how pre-natal yoga is good for you and your baby...
Battle Scars
John Mayer sang 'Your body is a Wonderland' to this gorgeous, twenty-something, porcelain skin, perfectly-shaped damsel. And yes, her body might be Wonderland to him, but you know whose body I think is a Wonderland? Mine.  
Damn the Biological Clock!
Open the dating app of your preference and you’ll see it chock-full of 30+ year olds, still very single and ready to mingle. With career catch-up and social salsa on the cards, marriage is a distant thought, and having kids even further.