No Way To AvoidWhat Makes an ‘Autistic Burnout’ Different From a Regular Burnout? Common stressors that trigger autistic burnouts can include sensory overload, social demands, and changes in routine. By Devrupa Rakshit
Blue By BloodCan Mental Illnesses Make PMS Worse? Research has consistently shown that individuals with a history of mental health disorders are more likely to experience severe PMS. By Devrupa Rakshit
Clingy FriendUTIs Are Called the ‘Honeymoon Syndrome.’ Are They Inevitable For Sexually Active Women? It is estimated that 50-60% of women have UTI, at least once, in their lifetime, and 25% go on to have recurrent infections. By Devrupa Rakshit
Sleep Tight!How Much Sleep Do We Really Need? Dr. Google might not know the exact amount of sleep each person needs, but our own bodies can help us find out if we're sleeping enough. By Devrupa Rakshit
Scream And ShoutScreaming Relieves Stress, Rage — Can it Be Therapeutic? Scream therapy is controversial among psychologists -- but for women, it's a tool to express pent up rage. By Akankshya Bahinipaty
Painless Yet PainfulCan You Have a Migraine Without a Headache? All You Need to Know About ‘Silent Migraines’ Unlike a regular migraine, which can last between four and 72 hours, a silent migraine usually lasts for about 15 to 30 minutes. By Devrupa Rakshit
What About Men?HPV Vaccines Don’t Just Prevent Cervical Cancer, But Also Penile, Anal Cancers. Men Should Get it Too. Besides protecting them against penile and anal cancers, the HPV vaccine can also prevent men from spreading the HPV virus to others. By Devrupa Rakshit
The Heart Wants What It WantsIs Intuitive Eating the Answer to Tackling Diet Culture? Intuitive eating isn't just about improving our relationship with food, but about learning to trust our bodies, too. By Devrupa Rakshit
Happy Hormone HoursDo Antidepressants Really Reduce People’s Sex Drive? For people who were already dealing with a poorer sex drive due to their depression, antidepressants might actually improve their libido. By Devrupa Rakshit
In Search of The 'Right One'TMI: People Tell Us Their Unexpected Experiences With Contraceptives Finding the right contraceptive can be a process of trial and error. By The Swaddle Team
FlipsideHormonal Contraceptives Associated With Increased Risk of Breast Cancer: New Study The risk associated with hormonal contraceptives did appear to decline steadily after the women stopped the use of the contraceptives. By Devrupa Rakshit
Uneasy BurdenPregnancy Is an Uncomfortable Experience – Why Hasn’t Medical Science Made It Easier? Research has excluded pregnant women from clinical trials -- adding to cultural perceptions around pain and motherhood being natural allies. By Akankshya Bahinipaty
My Lovely Lady Lumps (Not)Large Breasts Have Been Sexualized – But the Pain of Having Them Remains Unspoken Large breasts come with chronic pain. But a combination of sexualization, cultural norms around fertility and motherhood prevent help. By Akankshya Bahinipaty
Distorted RealityBody Dysmorphic Disorder Is on the Rise; Here’s What You Need to Know About It The rising popularity of weight-loss fads like Ozempic prompts concerns about body dysmorphic disorder, which experts say is getting worse. By Akankshya Bahinipaty
heart healthSushmita Sen Is the Latest Celebrity to Get a Heart Attack. Are They Getting More Frequent? A spate of reports document a rise in heart attacks, especially among the young and seemingly fit. What lies behind the high numbers? By Ananya Singh
Not A Wet DreamAll You Need to Know About Sexsomnia, the Disorder That Causes Sexual Behavior During Sleep Sexsomnia is wildly controversial due to the consequences and trauma that might follow if it involves an unwilling participant or witness. By Devrupa Rakshit
No Pain All GainFaster, Non‑Invasive Endometriosis Tests Are Finally in the Horizon Endometriosis was first described in 1860. Only now do we have a non-invasive alternative to diagnosing it. By Sneha Khedkar
Penis Patching in ProgressArtificial Tissue Restores Erectile Functioning in Pigs, May Help Humans Scientists have used bionic tissue transplants to help pigs regain normal erectile functioning – a “promising” development for treating penile injuries in humans. By Ananya Singh