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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...

In certain conservative parts of the world, like India, the hymen holds a special cultural and social position that can make it difficult for young or unmarried girls...

There are various reasons why you would want to induce your period so it comes faster or on time. Maybe there is a vacation you’re looking forward to or...

You may have noticed that during your periods, your vagina becomes prone to itchiness and this can be a highly uncomfortable feeling...

Vaginal discharge is a healthy part of a menstruator since the start of their cycle. The color and consistency of the discharge varies at different points...

Typically, brown vaginal discharge marks the presence of a brown liquid spotting in your underwear. Usually, this is just your period blood that is oxidized as it..

There may be various reasons why you would want to delay your periods. Maybe a wedding to attend in a couple of days, or a vacation you were looking forward to...

Most of us can all attest to switching channels when a sex scene popped up during the family movie hour while growing up, in order to prevent awkwardness. This often led to a sudden rush towards the kitchen to quench thirst...

The meaning of chivalry changed over centuries and the 21st-century connotation of chivalry is quite different from what it was during medieval times. In fact, there has been a complete erosion of the chivalric code...

Menstruation is an uncomfortable experience filled with messy predicaments in the form of menstrual cramps and the unpleasant smell of blood. In our society, women have often been barred from talking about the challenges they face during their periods...

Menstrual hygiene and comfort are diametrically opposite to each other. The mess created by your period blood is compounded by the foul smell, hormones acting up, making you all grumpy and moody... 

Do the rains make you crave for a hot plate of samosa and chai? Are you one of those people who cannot watch a movie without a huge bag of popcorn? Do you fill your pantry with loads of junk food right before your periods? If yes...

The idea of a menstrual cup is to make your period hassle-free, yet the thought of using it might give you the jitters. At first thought, the cup may look daunting and tend to leave potential users with innumerable questions...

If you were to describe the perfect period comfort basket, it would be incomplete without a big bar of chocolate. Won’t you agree? Just the thought of being snuggled in a blanket and biting into a piece of rich, dark chocolate is making us crave one...

It’s not uncommon to hear of a 28-day period as the normal, healthy duration of a menstrual cycle. In truth, your cycle may almost never hit the 28-day mark month after month. This is because the smallest things can upset the delicate balance of hormones...

When Aunt Flo comes knocking before time, we don't really welcome her with open arms. While some women may panic on getting their period before the expected date, most of the times, there’s really no reason to be concerned. Each woman’s...

Plastics have simply invaded our lives, and while they are convenient for packaging and transportation, they are extremely toxic and harmful for the environment. Many of our personal hygiene products also have plastic in them, such as sanitary pads...

What is a Superiority Complex? It applies to anyone who has an exaggerated sense of their own importance, a feeling that they are much above the rest of their peers. It may stem from arrogance or ideas of infallibility in their own...

A panty liner is akin to a pad or a sanitary napkin, only lighter and thinner and not used to soak up too much of your menstruation or period blood. It can be used to absorb daily vaginal discharge, post-intercourse discharge, or...

Once a month, women bleed in a natural biological dance that signifies - “hey, no baby for you this time!” Simple? Well. yes. But over the decades, people have been incredibly innovative in interpreting what it could mean instead. 

This article is about a diet plan. But not of the kind that makes aunties smirk and say ‘Oooooh! She’s dietiiiiing!’ This plan helps you lose anxiety. The key to maintaining a regular period is Hormonal Balancing.