Tag: taboo
Breaking Cultural Taboos and Busting the Myths around Menstruation
Menstruation is a normal phenomenon in a woman of reproductive age, in which a single egg is released each month from one ovary and passes to the uterus (also [more…]
Intimate Partner Violence during Pregnancy: An Issue Undermined in Pakistani Society
Pregnancy, a singularly life altering, and also trying period in a woman’s life, should be a time of great joy, but in most instances, that [more…]
Deprived or Depraved? Digging into the Root Cause of Eve Teasing
I recently came across a podcast which stated that while the social stigmas surrounding women in our society are well acknowledged, the story may not be [more…]
Male Reproductive Health Matters in Pakistan: A Sociocultural Perspective
Culture is said to be the backdrop to an individual’s development; and cultural beliefs and values are reflected in an individual’s behaviour. Unfortunately the pernicious [more…]
Dealing with Taboo Socio-cultural and Health Perspectives on Menstruation
As girls progress towards puberty, they experience physical, psychological and hormonal changes in the body. One of the physical changes is menarche. Menarche is the [more…]
