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Exploring the Interplay Between Menstrual and Reproductive Health

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Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and menstrual health (MH) are fundamental to health, wellbeing, and gender equity. Despite having physiologically and socioculturally connected roots, SRH and MH have not been treated together over the years. Joint programming or integration is frequently disregarded in programmes, policy, and research, both internationally and in India. Due to the shared biological foundations, social determinants of health, and programmatic commonalities, MH is an essential component of SRH. Puberty, nutrition, menstrual issues and disorders, monthly alterations and suppression brought on by contraceptives, vaginal/uterine bleeding, STIs, HIV/AIDS, hysterectomies, perimenopause, and menopause are just a few of the biological factors that link MH and SRH. Additionally, gender, water, sanitation, and hygiene, as well as socio-cultural vulnerabilities, are social variables that support both MH and SRH. Strong connections exist between SRH and MH. Programm

Salience Of Comprehensive Sexuality Education

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In the 21st Century humans claim to be the most civilized of all creatures on the planet. But if we dig deeper into the layers we will find that we lag behind considerably when it comes to spreading awareness with respect to gender equality, bodily autonomy, sexual abuse, gender-based violence, unsafe abortions, teenage pregnancies, lack of contraceptive awareness, and sexually transmitted infections. These are the issues which young adolescents encounter on a daily basis and absence of the same invites several misconceptions about sexuality and sexual health. As a result they feel anxious and are not so comfortable discussing sexual matters around peers or family. They have specific Sexual and Reproductive Health needs and therefore they must be exposed to adequate knowledge and skills to tackle the challenges. So Comprehensive Sexuality Education becomes vital for each individual for their overall development.  CSE or Comprehensive Sexuality education refers to a curriculum-based pro