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Sanitary pads, biogas and yoga: How women Mukhiyas are quietly reshaping rural Bihar
March 09, 2026 6:26 am
Bihar has one of the highest levels of women’s participation in grassroots governance in India after the state government expanded reservation for women in Panchayati Raj institutions to 50% in 2006
From period pain to detox: The Ayurvedic science of East Indian rosewood
March 02, 2026 1:05 pm
Pathimugham benefits include menstrual support, cooling properties, and digestive health. Experts explain how this Ayurvedic herb works and who should use it cautiously
‘No side effects’: Nutritionist says pineapple and cinnamon may help reduce period cramps naturally; we verify
February 03, 2026 5:52 pm
According to her, these two ingredients carry bioactive compounds that may help relax uterine muscles and promote smoother cycles.
Periods shouldn’t cost girls their education — the Supreme Court finally agrees
February 01, 2026 3:24 pm
When even independent women wrap sanitary napkins in their handkerchiefs or slip them into their pockets to hide them, especially from male colleagues, the subject needs to break free from being a hushed topic
His fight against menstrual taboos took him to London School of Economics, now his organisation gets students into Oxford
June 29, 2025 1:26 pm
Meeting an Assam girl whose education ended due to menstrual taboos changed Pravin Nikam's life, and that of many others.
Can inserting menstrual cups incorrectly lead to kidney injury? Here's what you should know
March 02, 2025 12:25 am
Although Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is mostly connected with tampons, it can also occur with menstrual cups if they are not used or maintained properly.
Can lighter periods affect your chances of getting pregnant?
October 13, 2024 2:27 pm
Understanding how light periods relate to ovulation and what it means for your fertility.
Living with PMS and reels
October 06, 2024 9:19 am
I have even timed my cycle to a tee — exactly seven days before the 4th of every month. It is my very own biological reminder from hell. Instagram too starts sending reminders in the form of reels.
The Internet wants to know if women have periods while in a coma
September 30, 2024 3:26 pm
The causes of coma are encephalitis and meningitis that are known to cause brain inflammation and swelling," said Dr Rajashri Tayshete Bhasale, consultant gynaecologist and laparoscopic surgeon, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road
How does your menstrual cycle affect your skin? We asked a dermatologist
September 15, 2024 5:10 pm
Women's skin changes throughout their menstrual cycle due to hormones. Here's how to create a skincare routine for each phase: follicular, ovulation, luteal, and menstrual.
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