Period – A Taboo Rooted in our Culture

Period – A Taboo Rooted in our Culture

Oh! Sorry for the taboo title. Period, because my mom has taught us to speak about monthly periods in euphemism. “I am down,” “having chums,” “birthday aa gaya,” and whatnot. Sorry, it was not mom alone, but we, friends, too use...
Sensitivity is a distinguishing quality

Sensitivity is a distinguishing quality

We all grew up with a feeling that we need to hide our vulnerability. Most of our parents, unfortunately, were also in favor of the hiding. We let a few emotions like sensitivity, anger, jealousy never come up to the surface. Reason: When we are sensitive, people...