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How do female athletes manage their Period?

Female athletes have grown in number over the last decade and it’s truly a matter of pride for us womenfolk! While this is a sign of empowerment, there are certain things that still remain unchanged. A subject like periods is rarely discussed and continues to stay...

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Seed Cycling - What is it, Working & Benefits

As the name suggests, Seed Cycling is all about consuming a variety of seeds at different times of the month to balance certain hormones in your body. A naturopathic remedy, Seed Cycling helps in regulating estrogen in the first half of your menstrual cycle, and...

The Mother of 385 Banyan Trees - Saalumarada Thimmakka

There’s a five-km stretch on a highway in Karnataka, between Kudur and Hulikal, that’s lined with majestic Banyan Trees. These trees are special, because they were all planted by one woman - Saaluumarada Thimmakka.

Parts of the Vagina - Anatomy, Structure, Function

Do you know what your vagina looks like? It’s understandable if you don’t. It’s hard to crane your neck all the way to check on what’s going on down there. So let’s rephrase. Do you know what any vagina looks like?

Pelvic Floor Drop - What Does It Mean?

The group of muscles around your pelvis, in the shape of a hammock, to keep all your pelvic organs in place is referred to as the “pelvic floor”...

Face Oils That Are Efficacious: Almond Oil

People have been using almond oil for centuries. Packed with rich vitamins and Omega-3 fatty acids, it is a versatile oil that benefits most skin types...

Effective Natural Oils: The Ubiquitous Coconut Oil

You could be from any part of the world but must have surely heard of coconut oil and its thousand benefits for the entire body...

Are You Doing Your Kegels Wrong?

Are the muscles in your pelvic floor strong? Don’t know? Well, it’s really easy to find out. If you pee a little when you laugh, sneeze or cough loudly, there are...

Inversion Therapy: Upside-Down Yoga Asanas That Help With Hair Growth

Yoga has long been recognized by the world as one of the best forms of exercise for keeping the mind and body healthy...

Vaginal Steaming - Is It For You?

Did you know, Gwyneth Paltrow is not just the leading lady in the Iron man franchise but also the lady leading women to steam their vaginas.

Everything You Need To Know About Vaginal Eczema

Itching around the vagina is very common especially after shaving, excessive use of pads, or even using intimate washes that contain fragrance....

Bartholin’s Cyst - Causes, Symptoms & How To Heal It?

Surrounding the vagina is a set of pea-sized glands that help with its lubrication and keep your vagina moist...

Is Henna Good or Bad for Your Hair?

Lawsonia inermis, popularly known as Henna or Hina, is a blooming, evergreen shrub. Typically, the powdered version is mixed into a paste and...

Are Ceramides Your Skin's Best Friends?

Like fads that come and go and classics that stay, skincare trends can look similar. In history, skincare was all about the entire product’s overall benefits...

Vaginal Douching - Yay or Nay?

We might think that our vaginas need some cleaning and one way to actually do it is through vaginal douching...

10 Foods That Hurt Your Vaginal Health & 5 That Don’t

Can food affect the health of your vagina? Our most private part is prone to infection more than the rest of our body because of its demure position...

7 Ancient Ways To Wash And Condition Your Hair

We've all cherished the beauty secrets passed down from our parents and grandparents, but what about the forebear's treasures we don't know ...

Skin Care Routine by Age

The skin you were born with is not the one you are currently living with. As you age, your skin evolves and matures along with you....

10 Chemicals That Should Never Touch Your Hair

Choosing a hair care product that actually works for you is no simple feat, especially in today’s age of endless options...

Facial Hair Growth in Women

Women have kept a secret from society. It’s so confidential that we often don’t even share it with our peers and loved ones. What’s that secret? Facial and body hair.Something as trivial as hair can be a cause of great anxiety, and hence, women tend to keep it a secret and keep clearing their facial hair...

Menorrhagia or heavy bleeding during periods

Heavy Menstural Bleeding - Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

Menorrhagia, commonly referred to as heavy menstrual bleeding, is known to affect one in every five women all over the world. It lasts for a duration of 7 days or more, and...