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Nilima Achwal writes about why pure technology is not the solution to gender equality in India.

"In a country that has not dared to speak about s*xuality since the British started imposing their Victorian-era values in the mid-1700s, this is not an easy case to make. But in order to change the gender equation in India, we need to fundamentally re-establish balance in the way we approach the problem. We need a long-term, systemic, preventative, and dare I say it—compassionate—solution. Apps will not cut it."

https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/electric-bras-and-panic-buttons-wont-fix-indias-rape-crisis?utm_source=mbtwitter

Electric Bras and Panic Buttons Won’t Fix India’s R**e Crisis S*x education answers the questions that technology cannot.

So so so happy.

"“Yes, adolescents frequently fall in love. They can feel attraction for a friend or any individual of the same or opposite s*x. It is normal to have special feelings for someone. It is important for adolescents to understand that such relationships are based on mutual consent, trust, transparency and respect. It is alright to talk about such feelings to the person for whom you have them but always in a respectful manner… Boys should understand that when a girl says ‘no’ it means no,”

https://thewire.in/110797/health-ministry-resource-kit-same-s*x/

Health Ministry Kit for Adolescents: Same-S*x Attraction Normal, Boys Can Cry The health ministry's "Saathiya Resource Kit" for adolescents represents a glimmer of hope in a country that criminalises homos*xuality.

BANDRA MOMS OF PRE-TEENS - FREE WORKSHOP ON THURSDAY THE 17TH AT 12:30 Tangerine Arts Studio

Has your pre-teen started asking you questions that you have a hard time answering? Do you constantly face a battle between giving your child more independence and protecting him or her? Are you afraid that he or she could be led down the wrong path because of wrong information from peers or the Internet?

iesha Learning, the premier adolescent health education provider, is offering a 2.5 hour workshop designed to equip parents to educate their children, answer those tough questions, and be a supportive figure during adolescence. We cover the physical and emotional changes to watch out for during puberty, help you empathize with your teen, and give simple steps to increase dialogue with your child and ensure a smoother ride. This workshop is participatory and hands-on.

Find out more and RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1157706654297181/

Announcing...Iesha Learning's fun, friendly 2-day workshops on puberty, s*x, and adolescence for children between 10 and 15, in Bandra and Fort!

Our 2-day camp helps children navigate their changing bodies and minds, including sessions on puberty, emotional changes, menstruation, human reproduction, healthy peer relationships, consent, bullying, body image, filtering messages, and more -- allowing your child to get the right information in a positive way, building confidence, self-respect, and critical thinking skills along the way! Message us for more details.

Yesterday, October 11th, was National Coming Out Day.

This day is about choosing to authentically express yourself every single day and to share your truth with the people who love you. It's about choosing not to hide anymore, it's about bravely becoming a fuller representation of yourself.

Let's hear from Aditya Shankar, IIT Bombay Alum about his journey!

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Today, I can't emphasise more on how important it is to come out. It is the most basic form of activism. It is about living an authentic life on our own terms. About breaking the cycle of invisibility and be harbingers of social change for not only ourselves but our family, friends and the generations to come.

I'm gay and proud.

https://youtu.be/2LgcM5VNZOU

Shankar on coming out and Saathi. #OutAndProud #ProudToLove www.saathi-iitb.org Hi there, As you all know, Saathi: www.saathi-iitb.org has completed two years of being active in its endeavor for supporting the LGBTQ (...

Does India need s*x ed? Here's what the participants of S*xpectations had to say!

A continuation of the first album. The first ever S*xpectations at Ministry of New. All the photos in this album are shot by the amazing Shubhanshu Singh

The first ever S*xpectations held at Ministry of New. All photos in this album are shot by the extremely talented and lovely Raj Rana.

www.rajranaphotography.com

Thanks for the coverage and for participating in the first edition of S*xpectations, Shethepeople!

Breaking Taboos In Bombay: Iesha Learning Launches S*xpectations Whether it is alright to kiss in public, and have s*x before marriage.

A note from Sarah Beauchemin-Roy, an educator-s*xologist doing research on the s*xual and reproductive health of college women in Mumbai! Please get in touch with her directly, if interested.

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Volunteers needed!! 🙂
I am currently seeking for college or university women for a study designed to explore representations and experiences of reproductive health, social norms and access to services through one-hour individual interview with me.
Everything discussed will be confidential and anonymous!
For any questions or to participate, please contact me: [email protected] or Whatsapp +918291809712
Thank you for your time 🙂