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7 Myths About Menstruation & Menstrual Cup

The expertise required to navigate a menstrual cup is not easy but an acquired skill that needs one to practice and have patience. The process of inserting a cup in one’s vagina may appear easy, but can be a daunting task and even though many...

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Intimate Cleanser - Use of Intimate Wash and It's Importance

Maintaining a regular hygiene routine is essential for a healthy mind and body, but it is equally important to pay attention to intimate hygiene. Since the vagina is delicate and more susceptible to infection, different practices must be followed to avoid upsetting the pH...

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How to Use Colour Corrector & Spot Corrector Makeup

Dark spots, acne, pigmentation and irregular complexion are some of the most common skin-related problems faced by individuals irrespective of their gender...

Irregular Periods in Teens - Causes & Treatment

We have often been told that our menses need to be synchronized to a particular date of the month and that not getting periods regularly...

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...

Does Putting a Tampon in Break Your Hymen ?

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...

How to Induce Period - How to Get Periods Immediately ?

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...

Itchy Vagina During Period - Causes & Treatment

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

White Creamy Discharge - What is It , Shades, Treatment & Prevention

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...

Brown Vaginal Discharge - Reasons for Brown Discharge

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..

How to Delay Periods Naturally - Some Techniques

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...

Sex Before Marriage Is Good Or Bad

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...

How does ‘Chivalry’ fit in a Feminist World?

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...

Pad Rash /Period Rash - What is it, Treatment & Symptoms

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...

Organic Sanitary Napkins - Why Are Organic Pads Better?

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...

Period Cravings - Best Period Comfort Food Recipes

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...

Menstrual Cups - How to Use a Menstrual Cup, Benefits, Aftercare & More

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...

Is Chocolate Good For Periods ?

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...

Climate Change and the Menstrual Cycle

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...

Early Period - Reasons For Early Period & Ways to Manage it

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...

Biodegradable Sanitary Pads - Why should you use Eco friendly Pads?

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...