When Aunt Flo comes a-knockin’, does your survival instinct force you to run and bury yourself under your blanket, with a humongous bag of chips and unlimited Netflix for company? Most of us, unfortunately, do not have the luxury of paying heed to that instinct; instead, we put our brave faces on and head out […]
Men, more often than not, find it confusing when a woman in their life is pregnant. So here are some simple things you can do to make her feel better. This is written by a mom who wanted better understanding and support from the men around her during pregnancy and delivery. Here’s simplifying pregnancy for
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Premenstrual Syndrome or PMS is a condition characterized by a range of physical and psychological symptoms that many women in their reproductive years suffer from. The syndrome is primarily diagnosed by the degree of disruption it poses to daily life. To know more about PMS, its causes, symptoms and diagnosis, please click here. If you
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Premenstrual Syndrome or PMS, as it is most commonly known, is an umbrella term used to describe a whole gamut of physical and psychological symptoms that could range from mild breast tenderness and food cravings to debilitating cramps and full-blown depression. In fact, a whopping 90% of women in their reproductive years report experiencing some
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Overdue and baby in no mood to come out? Here are some tips to trick them to come out! By the end of the third trimester, every pregnant woman wishes that her baby comes out sooner than later. Once it is past the due date, it becomes more than just a wish, you get antsy
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Makeup is an essential part of life these days. We know that make-up may not always be safe for the fetus, but what are the particular unsafe ingredients to look for? Before we get into the names, here are some things to keep in mind. ‘Natural’ and ‘Herbal’ doesn’t always mean that the product contains
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The narrative around sex has changed throughout generations, from our grandmothers, mothers and finally to the youth. As a social phenomenon, sex evolves through the years and our understanding of it changes as we grow older. Maybe, that is why intimacy, has become a such dominant aspect of discussion in recent times. Concepts like “aftercare”, “we”
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You’re pregnant! Congratulations!! Get ready for the ride of your life. Here’s the beginning of a rollercoaster journey that will last about 9 months and take you through a range of emotions and sizes. Before we talk about the bump progression, please remember that everyone’s body is unique and no two pregnancies will be the
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Pregnancy Apps – Don’t knock it till you try it! You could be the most organised and well-planned person but when pregnant, you may feel out of sorts and disorganised. You may even start forgetting things. This is normal. It is just your pregnancy brain at play. Pregnancy is also a time when we have
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Wait, Am I Pregnant??? Unprotected sex and trying to conceive can make us anxious. It is early to miss your period but you want to know if you’re pregnant. First things first. No, oral sex or anal does not make you pregnant. If you have unprotected sex and pull out before ejaculation, yes there is
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