Explain in detail about Hepatitis B, its Symptoms and Treatment
Hepatitis B is one the STDs that causes liver infection by Hepatitis B Virus, or HBV. This can be both acute and chronic, leading to serious conditions and there is…
Who can touch my private parts and why is it not OK to let anyone touch my private parts?
As a kid, you are normally dependent on your parents or your caretaker for the day-to-day activities like taking bath, dressing up, etc. In such cases, it is perfectly fine…
Why do boys and girls behave differently?
The way one behaves is usually determined by two factors: one is the internal nature of the person and the other is how the person is nurtured, in terms of…
Comprehensive Sex Education Encourages Youth to get Involved in Sex
Sex Education Encourages to Get Involved in Sex: Myth: Comprehensive Sex Education encourages the youth to get involved in sex. Fact: Sex Education across the world is carried out based on…
“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…
Is it good to keep secrets?
Before keeping secrets, it is best to understand whether the secret is a good or a bad one. A good secret is something that will make a person happy, for…
What are the things that make me feel good and bad?
In this age, you are a self-centered person, i.e., you give more importance to your own needs rather than others. You are equally competitive in nature, so you try hard…
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…
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…
Why is it necessary to empathize and respect others?
Empathizing is the act of understanding each other’s feeling and giving importance to their emotions. Take the example of your mom; without even you telling, your mom will understand that…
Which sanitation method is considered as an effective one?
There are increasing debates by various doctors and researchers as to which sanitation method is considered an effective one. However, choosing the right one for self is more of a…
What should be considered as a healthy menstruation?
One must understand that the menstrual cycle of each month might be different for different women. Especially, during the initial days of puberty, the menstrual cycles are usually long and…
Is it possible to experience any symptoms before getting my periods?
Usually before the periods, certain symptoms might be experienced that indicates the onset of the menstrual cycle. These are referred to as pre-menstrual symptoms or PMS. Such symptoms can be…
Explain in detail about Trichomoniasis, its symptoms and treatment
Trichomoniasis, also known as “Trich” in short, is one of the most common STDs caused by the parasite infection that can be totally cured using necessary medications. People who are…
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.…
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 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…
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…