Except for the Physical Differences, are Boys and Girls Different from Each other?
The physical differences between the boys and girls are referred to as sexual dimorphism. Such physical differences are majorly because of the different role of boys and girls in the…
Sex Education is not Required For Country like India
Myth: Sex Education is required only for the Western countries; India is a country which holds a strong cultural and traditional value and hence, there is no problem of teen…
What are the step-by-step changes occurring in an adolescent boy during puberty?
In an adolescent boy, the beginning of the puberty can usually be expected around the age of 11-12 years. The first major change that the adolescent boy can observe is…
What are nocturnal emissions or wet dreams?
Teenage boys or adult men might sometimes notice that their pants or their bed is wet, while out of bed. This could be very embarrassing to them, as most of…
“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…
Elementary School Children are too Young to Learn Sex Education
Myth: Elementary school children are too young to learn sex education. Fact: The comprehensive sex education is focused on providing age-appropriate sex education to the children. Elementary school children are generally…
What is Teenage or Adolescence?
The life cycle of a man or woman is classified into various categories according to the age group they belong to. They are infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age.…
All you Need to know About the Increasing Issues of PCOD / PCOS
PCOD / PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Disease) are becoming one among the major concerns for women, with respect to menstruation and fertility issues. According to the report from Times…
Sex Education for different ages
Whenever the parents or teachers think of talking about sex education to their children, it is necessary to know that they must be appropriate to their age. This is when…
Explain in detail about Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV or Herpes), its Symptoms and Treatment
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), or otherwise known as Herpes, is a very common type of STD caused by a common virus of two types: Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 (HSV-1)…
What are the different types of birth control methods available in India?
Birth Control methods are of two types: permanent and temporary. Permanent birth control methods are those wherein the control processes cannot be reversed. Usually men and women, who already have…
What is the nutrition requirement for both boys and girls in puberty?
Nutrition plays a major role in providing a normal growth during the puberty. Except for the difference in the amount of calories to be consumed by the boys and girls…
What are the different forms of child abuse?
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the child abuse can be categorised into four different types: physical abuse (physically assaulting the child causing injuries to the child), sexual abuse…
Why boys and girls are different from each other?
There are observable physical differences between a boy and a girl. The boy might have short hair and the girl might have long hair, boys can wear short dress, while…
Why is it important to know about birth control?
A lot of discussions are observed as to how the concept of birth control and the contraceptive methods are helping the government and the society to shape up the population.…
Explain in detail about Chlamydia, its Symptoms and Treatment
Chlamydia is one of the most common STDs identified in India. According to the report from Apollo hospitals, on a yearly basis, an average of one million cases is reported…
What are the major impacts of the birth control process to family & nation?
A big thanks to the birth control methods majorly because it controls the population, by giving the freedom and rights to the women to decide on when to get pregnant…
What are the different methods of sanitation available?
Traditionally, the women in India have known to be using the folded clothes as strips during their periods. These clothes are frequently washed, dried in the hot sun and can…