Making menstruation a girls’ secret excludes other genders from an important conversation
We must let the secret of menstruation out and share the knowledge with adolescent boys and transgender individuals at the same time as girls.
Category: Body
Author and Yoga Guru Ira Trivedi on Lockdown Yoga, Her #MeToo Stories, and a Dog Named Om
Author and yoga guru Ira Trivedi on sexuality in modern India, the #MeToo movement, and why yoga is the best exercise during lockdown.
The Immunity-Boosting Vitamin That Most Indians Lack
Physician, yoga exponent and vitamin-D evangelist Dr Renu Mahtani shares tips to good health and immunity in the time of COVID.
Letting My Hair Grey Naturally Has Liberated Me
Though giving up hair colour came with challenges and doubts, author Mala Mansukhani now loves her authentic new self and freedom from wearing a ‘youth mask’.
My Spiritual Practice Helped Me Have a Natural Delivery After C-Section
Megha Khanduja’s first baby was born through caesarean section, and she was told her second would have to be too. But she was determined to have a natural birth.
Why more Indians are turning vegan, and how they’re right
Like the rest of the world, Indians are waking to the physical, ethical and economic benefits of plant-based, meat-and-dairy-free food.
How I healed mind, heart and body to beat cancer – thrice
Delhi-based author and entrepreneur Anita Kumar shares her emotional, physical and spiritual battle with cancer.
“The Menstrual Period Is the Most Valuable Feedback Tool to Measure a Woman’s Health”
A new book explains why menstrual cycles are the perfect barometer of a woman’s health, and how to “biohack” one’s period problems away.
How Millennial Lifestyles Are Taking a Toll on Their Body Alignment
Corporate workplaces and digital addictions are leaving millennials with poor posture and repetitive stress injury.
The Latest Skin, Hair and Body Treatments We Loved
Nature has all the ingredients we need for beautiful skin and hair. These brands have done the research!
Angry Much? Here’s Why We Rage, and How to Manage It
Anger is a strong but normal emotion. It is okay to be angry. It is how you express anger that needs management, says Dr Jankhana Hakani.
Her Label Is Bringing Afghani and Persian Wellness Secrets to India
Wellness brand Taaseer, founded by two Afghani-origin cousins, offers both physical and spiritual wellbeing with a range of potent products.
4 Smart, Sustainable Menstrual Hygiene Options for Eco-Conscious Women
On World Menstrual Hygiene Day, we list four options that will keep both your body and the planet safe.
“Women Should Prioritize Fitness As They Get Older,” Says Senior CrossFit Champ
Entrepreneur, golfer and CrossFit champ Madhu Singh is only getting fitter as she grows older, and believes age has nothing do with one’s health and strength.