Insensitive and InhumanPregnancy Speculations by Tabloids Aren’t Just Insensitive, They’re Also Sexist Pregnancy speculations, in the age of information, have emerged as yet another tool to police women's bodies. By Devrupa Rakshit
Starving For NostalgiaRomanticizing Y2K Led to the Resurgence of Heroin Chic How ironic cultural nostalgia for the campy 2000s led to a cycle of problematic fashion trends recycled in new language. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Oh... WaitUsing Self‑Deprecating Humor May Be a Sign of Poor Body Image, Suggests Study "[H]ow a person speaks about themselves through humor can provide valuable insights into... how they view their bodies." By Devrupa Rakshit
Turn That Frown Upside DownWhy Body Image Issues of Pregnant Women Are Often Overlooked The idea that pregnancy is the "happiest time in a woman's life," can make women feel ashamed to share that they're struggling. By Devrupa Rakshit
An Exercise in CaringNCERT Issues Guidelines to Schools to Help Address Students’ Mental Health Problems The framework was released after a survey found high prevalence of anxiety, fear of exams, and body image issues among children. By Saumya Kalia
Irony At Its PeakPorn Use Can Make Women Feel Confident in Bed, but It Negatively Impacts Men’s Performance: Study It's ironic that the porn industry -- which largely caters to men -- ends up negatively impacting men's sex lives, and not women's. By Devrupa Rakshit
Passing The Trauma(ntle)How People’s Dissatisfaction With Their Own Bodies Shapes Their Judgement of Others’ "[The] more emotional distress you feel about your own body, the smaller somebody in body size has to be for you to describe them [as] overweight." By Devrupa Rakshit
Censored ChestSports Bra Ad Showing Bare Breasts Banned in UK, Stirring Sex Positivity Debate The opinion is currently split with some noting the ad celebrates what normal breasts look like, while others find it crass ways to sexualize women. By Saumya Kalia
That Sucks!Why Watching Porn May Make Some Women Develop More Body Image Issues Than Others The researchers used the "attachment theory to [understand] how women develop body image self-consciousness during intimate relations." By Devrupa Rakshit
To A Richer Sex Life!Why Mindfulness During Sex Is Linked to Greater Satisfaction, More Orgasms Greater awareness of one's body and its desires -- combined with the absence of judgment towards it -- makes mindfulness a useful sexual tool. By Devrupa Rakshit
Same But DifferentWoe Is Me! “My Feelings About My Body Changed During the Lockdown. How Do I Learn to Love It Again?” A series in which The Swaddle team indulges your pity party with advice you'll probably ignore. By The Swaddle Team
Bumpy RideAll You Need to Know About Keratosis Pilaris, the Condition That Causes ‘Chicken Skin’ Every year, India reports over 10 million cases of keratosis pilaris, which occurs when one's skin produces too much keratin. By Devrupa Rakshit
The Kids Are Not AlrightFacebook Halts ‘Instagram Kids’ Amid Criticism Over the App’s Safety for Children The announcement raised concerns about Instagram’s past failure in protecting children from abuse, targeted ads, and mental health effects. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Within And OutsideA Weak Gut‑Brain Connection Can Lead To Negative Body Image: Study The discovery could lead to treatments to help those suffering from body image issues or those with eating disorders, the researchers say. By Devrupa Rakshit
Eat Away?Metabolism Doesn’t Actually Slow Down as People Age, Says New Research Metabolism has been most widely associated with weight gain in people in their late 20s and 30s. But the findings essentially dismiss that belief. By Saumya Kalia
Change The MeasureDecoding the ‘Fat Tax’: Why the Indian Fashion Industry Charges More for Bigger Clothes A strict adherance to an international size ideal is not serving Indian customers who don't fit that ideal. By The Swaddle Team
Clothes Off PleaseOne Way People Are Dealing With the Constraints of Lockdown: Being Naked Experts have long suggested engaging in certain activities, such as sleeping or working out, completely naked can be good for mental health. By Rajvi Desai
XOXOWe’re All Touch‑Deprived Under Lockdown. It Can Affect Our Self‑Perception. Being able to touch and be touched affectionately can positively impact our body image and self-esteem. By Rajvi Desai