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Pampered for the wrong!!! Ignored for the needed!!! Are the minor boys being neglected for the good reasons?
A recent article in The News Minute shows how the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act in India works when both the parties involved in the sexual act are…
What are mood swings? What causes mood swings in a teenager and how it affects them?
Mood swings can be referred to as the rapid emotional changes in a person with extreme fluctuations of feelings such as happiness, sadness and anger. Every other person in the…
How to answer the curious question of children on “Mommy, how is a baby born”?
Almost every parent in this world would have faced such question from their toddlers – “How is a baby born?” or “How did I come to this world?” Especially, when…
Ordinance Approved on Death Penalty for Rape of Child under 12 years
Following a huge outrage of Indians regarding the increasing incidents of child rapes across the country, especially the Kathua and Unnao incident, the ruling government has introduced an ordinance that…
Are HIV and AIDS Different from each other?
Are HIV and AIDS Different from each other? HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The AIDS will affect the immune system of the individual…
What are the various symptoms shown in a HIV infected person and how it is treated?
Usually people infected with HIV do not show any symptoms right away. The initial 2-4 weeks of getting infected with HIV might give minor symptoms such as fever, feeling sick…
What is Referred to as Balanced Diet and Why is it Important?
In order to maintain good health, it is essential to have a balanced diet. The balanced diet is about having the right amount of nutrients in the right proportion, so…
“The man next to me was rubbing his penis intentionally, without touching me! Is it considered as Sexual harassment?”
Often there is a misconception around many of us as to what can be referred to as sexual harassment. In public space, many face sexual harassment without actually knowing that…
Guidelines for the Parent to Create a Gender Neutral Environment: Start from Home
There are increasing incidents of gender based violence across the country. Such incidents are increasingly worrisome and it is necessary to identify the possible solutions to overcome them. Modern age…
West Bengal Planning to Include “Good Touch, Bad Touch” in School Syllabus
The West Bengal School Education department is planning to increase the awareness among the school children regarding the sexual abuse. Hence, the department has proposed to include the “Good touch,…
“Why am I having a sore breast causing pain in it?”
Sore Breasts: During puberty, the growth of the breast bud resulting in enlarged breasts can cause pain around the nipples. Also, usually before the menstrual cycles, girls may suffer from…
Why are my Moustache and Beard not growing fast?
Moustache & Beard not growing fast: It is necessary to understand that most of the physiological aspects are highly impacted by the genetic and ethnic factors. There are also possibilities…
Why do I have Small Breasts?
Why do I have Small Breasts?: It should be known that most of the physiological bodies are influenced by so many factors and so is the breast size. The size…
“My breasts are different from one another, why is it so? Am I normal?”
Why do I have Uneven Breasts? Yes, it is completely normal to have uneven breasts. Especially, during puberty, the unevenness is more evident. In fact, no women in the world…
“My friend belongs to a certain religion, where the penis skin is removed as part of their tradition, is it correct? Why is it not done to me?”
The process of removing the foreskin from the human penis is referred to as Circumcision. It is primarily done only for two reasons: one in accordance with certain religious beliefs…
“I had a wet dream last night, I have done a sin. I come from a traditional family and I am scared, what my mom & dad will think about me”.
It is completely a myth to believe that wet dreams, otherwise called nocturnal emissions, are sinful. During puberty, such dreams are completely normal while in sleep. It is not…
“I am developing breasts, am I becoming a girl or a transgender?”
It is to be noted that both boys and girls possess both male hormones (androgen) and female hormones (estrogen), except the fact in boys, the androgen dominate and in girls,…
What are some of the hygienic habits to be followed by children?
Children should always be taught of the fact that hygienic habits are more to do than simply the good looks. It is a way of preventing themselves from the spread…