Syphilis is a bacterial infection that typically spreads through sexual contact. It is caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum. This Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) is highly contagious and almost 50% of the people infected with Syphilis do not have any symptoms. Congenital Syphilis is a serious condition that occurs when a mother with syphilis passes […]
Know Why Regular Health Checks are Important Nowadays, preventative health care is becoming mainstream as people become more educated and empowered about their own health. People are proactively seeking medical advice on leading a healthy lifestyle. To lower the risk of various conditions or diseases one has to maintain a healthy diet, weight, and level […]
A NEED FOR CHANGE IN THE PATHETIC TALE OF CAMPUS SUICIDES IN INDIA Campus suicides are a common news flash across the globe and India is no exception to this. So what causes students to end their life. Is it just a spur of the moment act or a long struggle to cope with life […]
Birthing is a beautiful, natural, responsible and an ecstatic act where life begets life. It’s is the most beautiful expression of womanhood and celebrates one’s “being a woman.” Unfortunately, our society questions that too? The piece I will recite just encompasses the trials and tribulations, women undergo since ages and times immemorial the subtle societal […]
The two women in my life stand like pillars of strength by my sides. One spreads the smile so angelic, the other’s cherubic face all smiles unlettered, innocent, simplistic is one, who borne me years ago and ushered me into this world. One fine day, at the break of dawn, in writhing ache, she was […]
As they grow up, children get curious about their own anatomy. Even toddlers are curious about their anatomy and often touch their genitalia or rub them openly as they are discovering their bodies. Therefore, it is only natural to expect similar curiosity from adolescents. Sex education needs very holistic approaches so the child is not […]
Hi! I am Vijay. A simple, middle-class, common man. Born in a family of six, with two elder sisters. When I was born, way back in 1974, my father was the happiest of all. In those days, boys were still considered as assets while girls, liabilities. He was happy that I would grow up and […]
I learned from various sources, witnessing domestic violence and conversations with a few psychologists that Indian youth and young adults are having a lot of problems in their social lives. Add to that the exploitation by many unscrupulous people, not for profit organizations, even psychologists directly and inadvertently and you have a toxic situation brewing. […]
Human papillomavirus is a highly contagious virus affecting the membranes of the body such as the cervix, anus, penis, mouth, throat as well as skin in general. It is the most common and highly contagious infection that is transmitted sexually and needs to be handled with caution. Thus, as a preventive measure, the HPV vaccine […]