Despite increasing awareness, stigma still clouds discussions about sexually transmitted infections and sexual wellness. On World Sexual Health Day 2024, it’s crucial to address and debunk prevalent myths surrounding sexual health. Experts debunk fact and fiction surrounding STIs You cannot contract an STI while on ‘the pill’ Oral contraceptives prevent pregnancy but offer no protection against STIs. “STIs are typically …
Based on data from 1,162 self-reported representative surveys on women’s contraceptive use, the researchers used modelling to produce national estimates of various family planning indicators New Delhi: Over 16 crore women and adolescents with need to prevent pregnancy remained without contraception in 2019, despite major increases in use at a global level since 1970, according to a study published in …
World Contraception Day is observed on September 26, every year all over the globe. However, there are some side effects of using contraceptives; some of which might make your body vulnerable to risks, as well. On the World Contraception Day, here’s a look at the side effects of using contraceptives: Taking oral contraceptive pill is a method that works by …
Since 2007, September 26 has been celebrated as the World Contraception Day, every year. As the world celebrates World Contraception Day, come, let’s get to know more about this. Women’s contraceptive methods are way more expensive than men’s; and many insurance plans refrain from covering contraception. Moreover, besides being costlier, women contraceptives have greater side effects than men’s contraceptives. Women …
NEW DELH: Covid-19 pandemic has limited access to contraceptives for more than 25 million couples in India, according to a report released by UNAIDS on Thursday. The World AIDS Day report 2020 also pointed out that among people living with HIV, approximately 35% of women aged 15 to 49 years faced discriminatory attitudes between 2014 and 2019. The report showed …