Vagina in VitroScientists Have Created a ‘Vagina on a Chip’ to Advance Sexual Health Research This helps test treatments for bacterial vaginosis, study the vaginal microbiome, and bridge knowledge gaps about women’s health. By Ananya Singh
Clitor(h)isssssScientists Have Discovered – Not One, but Two – Clitorises in Snakes "Female genitalia are conspicuously overlooked in comparison to their male counterparts," perhaps, due to "a massive taboo around [it]." 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
Not Immune to BiasHPV Vaccines Can Save People’s Lives. Why Is Awareness, Access Still So Low? The immunization challenges with cervical cancer are reflective of systemic anxiety around women’s sexual and menstrual health. By Saumya Kalia
An Untold CrisisPhysical, Sexual Abuse Can Lead To Worse Menopause Symptoms in Women: Study The evidence of how many people experience abuse combined with the effect on menopause point to glaring gaps in healthcare. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Chastity (Un)beltedMany Indian Women Have More Sexual Partners Than Men, Govt Data Shows Women’s healthcare thus needs to include safe sexual practices instead of focusing solely on family planning. By Devrupa Rakshit
Sexual DisclaimerDoctors Aren’t Warning Women of the Health Risks of Anal Sex, Leading to Complications: Report Not talking about the risks and safety precautions “may be failing a generation of young women, who are unaware of the risks.” By Saumya Kalia
Accelerated AgingWorking for Lower Wages Linked to Faster Mental Decline As We Age: Study The findings suggest that social policies directed at increasing people's financial well-being could benefit their cognitive health too. By Devrupa Rakshit
Validation Finally!Women, Younger People Are at Greater Risk of Developing Long Covid: Study A large-scale study has documented 62 symptoms of long Covid -- validating the experiences of millions struggling with it. By Devrupa Rakshit
Bias OverruledCan’t Deny Abortion to Unmarried Women, Rules Supreme Court Women -- married and unmarried -- have the right to safe abortions as part of their personal liberty, the court said while overturning a previous ruling. By Saumya Kalia
Priority: LowFirst Large‑Scale Study Investigates How Covid19 Vaccines Impact Periods "This survey reveals how public health regards menstruation... perhaps it’s time for the protocol to change." By Devrupa Rakshit
In the DarknessBreast Cancer Spreads More Aggressively at Night, Finds New Study The research has implications on how cancer is monitored and treated. By Saumya Kalia
Self-Constructed PedestalsAfter Roe V. Wade Overturning, Indians Are Rushing to Prove Their Superiority. Here’s Why That’s Dangerous. The social response is a textbook case of moral licensing, showing why one progressive act in the past doesn't mean progress for everyone, everywhere. By Saumya Kalia
Veil of ViolenceGender‑Based Violence Increases During Floods, Extreme Weather Events: Study Extreme events amplify "the drivers of violence or create environments that enable this type of behavior," the researchers said. By Saumya Kalia
Last MileHow Travel Distance Decides if Women Get an Abortion A new study shows that many people "will not be able to overcome the distance barriers to reaching an abortion facility." By Saumya Kalia
Hand-in-HandPeriod Irregularities and Stress Levels Have Risen Together Since 2020: Study People who were more stressed experienced heavier menstrual bleeding than usual, with their periods lasting longer than they did before. By Devrupa Rakshit
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
Politics of CaregivingTuberculosis Cases Among Women May Have Increased During Covid19 Lockdown “Women are the main caregivers in our society; they tend to TB patients and become susceptible to the disease," said an expert. By Saumya Kalia