No New FriendsWoe Is Me! “Other Women Are Always Competing With Me. What Am I Doing Wrong?” A series in which The Swaddle team indulges your pity party with advice you'll probably ignore. By The Swaddle Team
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
Breaking FreeMaharashtra Village Bans Oppressive Widow Customs The legislation was in response to the "insulting" traditions subjected to women whose husbands passed during Covid19. By Saumya Kalia
Gender Blind SpotsHow the Covid19 Pandemic Worsened Tuberculosis Care for Women The pandemic changed the nature of tuberculosis treatment for women – as gendered barriers relating to stigma and mobility worsened during the lockdown. By Saumya Kalia
Meaning and MoneyWhat Women, Men Want From Work, According to New Research Women were more likely to value factors like work-life balance and diversity within the company as compared to others surveyed. By Saumya Kalia
Access to SupportWomen Disabled Due to Domestic Abuse Can Now Claim Financial Aid in Madhya Pradesh However, the amount will be credited directly to the woman's account only if it is linked to their Aadhaar card. By Saumya Kalia
Medical CliteracyIn a First, Scientists Find the Brain Region Linked to the Clitoris The thus-far elusive discovery pinpoints the exact region involved and can help survivors of sexual trauma and dysfunction, say researchers. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
"Double Jeopardy"Madras HC Issues Guidelines to Prevent Discrimination Against Disabled Women Athletes The court highlighted the intersectional nature of injustice while ruling on the plea of a Chennai-based athlete. By Saumya Kalia
No Safe ZoneSexual Assault Is Already Happening in Meta’s Virtual Reality World A woman was groped virtually, but Meta creators said she should have used the safeguards -- instead of reckoning with the bigger issue. By Saumya Kalia
Great ExpectationsWoe Is Me! “My Parents Mock Me for Not Being ‘Girly.’ How Do I Cope?” A series in which The Swaddle team indulges your pity party with advice you'll probably ignore. By The Swaddle Team
How to Say NoWoe Is Me! “My Mother Forced Me to Make a Profile on a Marriage Site. Will I Ever Be Able to Forgive Her?” A series in which The Swaddle team indulges your pity party with advice you'll probably ignore. By The Swaddle Team
Serene GreenLiving Near Green Spaces May Reduce PMS Symptoms, Research Shows The first-of-its-kind study shows why prioritizing natural environments in city planning is essentially a women’s health issue. By Saumya Kalia
The Language of PainFor Endometriosis Patients, Better Communication Could Lead to Faster Diagnosis New research found that women use metaphors to describe pain as an attempt to communicate it with accuracy, but it’s often dismissed during consultations. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Social Media PoliceWomen Athletes Faced ‘Disturbing Level’ of Online Abuse During Tokyo Olympics: Survey Research shows 87% of social media vitriol was targeted towards women, adding an additional barrier to their careers. By Saumya Kalia
Crisis On All FrontsRising Humidity Linked to Women, Young People’s Increased Risk of Suicide: Study This is the first analysis to highlight global trends in climate change’s possible impact on mental health. By Saumya Kalia
A Space Of My OwnThe Secret Lives Indian Women Lead on Balconies Despite being a semi-public space, balconies are where women can kiss, drink, and be merry in a world of their own. By Saumya Kalia
A Fashionable SpeciesA History of the Handbag From a Practical Necessity to Creative Canvas The handbag has always straddled the line between function and beauty. Its history shows how the two came together, making it a symbol of its wearer. By Saumya Kalia
Holistic AidAcid Attack Survivors Are Entitled to Rehab and Medical Aid, Not Just Compensation: Bombay HC Rehabilitation in the form of social support and free medical treatment, can help survivors reintegrate into society and challenge social stigma. By Saumya Kalia
