Relationships, at the best of times, are challenging affairs to navigate, and past sexual trauma makes them even more difficult. A WHO report states that 1 in 3 women are subjected to physical or sexual violence globally. Even more worrying is that 1 in 4 girls/women aged 15 to 24 years have experienced some form […]
11 Signs Your Girlfriend Was Sexually Abused In The Past And How To Help Her Read More »
We have all been in a situation where someone has treated us badly. Be it in the family, a friend, a colleague, a boss, or a teacher, we have all had that one person who has made us wonder if we did something to make them behave this way. But what happens when someone treats
11 Things To Do When Someone Treats You Badly In A Relationship Read More »
Intimacy coach Pallavi Barnwal talks about intimacy issues faced by sexual abuse victims and how to cope with them.
The Trauma Of Sexual Abuse Brings A Lifetime Of Intimacy Issues Read More »
Child Abuse by Parents? Here is what you can do to prevent it and handle it your way. You will get everything you need to know about child abuse by parents.
Child Abuse By Parents? Here Is What You Need To Do Read More »
Lack of compatibility, spark fizzling out, being cheated upon…among the many things we worry about in romantic relationships, the fear of a partner turning out to be the perpetrator of child sexual abuse rarely makes the list. It’s a possibility so grim that we don’t even want to imagine it as a worst-case scenario of
Partner Sexually Abusing Her Daughter – Child Sexual Abuse and Trauma Read More »
This is not just about my experience; it’s about the collective power of #MeToo to awaken dormant pain in survivors everywhere. I explore the complex emotions that arise – anger, shame, grief – and the unexpected strength found in solidarity with others. It’s a raw and honest look at how a global movement can spark
How the #MeToo campaign dug up my old memories of being abused Read More »
Sexual abuse of men is common but are humiliated in society if they speak up about it. What are the various types in which men can face sexual harassment?
Sexual Harassment Of Men And Its Types Read More »
Let us begin with a real-life story of marital rape we received from one of our readers recently. There was a man, a 45-year-old professional who worked in a reputed IT firm. He was smart, suave and successful, but he had a problem too. He was obsessed with sex. Too much sex. Nothing ever satiated
Marital Rape – A True Account Of Its Reality And Suffering Read More »
Admitting to being abused is often difficult, but in our country, it can feel impossible. Cultural norms, stigma, and fear of judgment keep many victims silent. This silence perpetuates the cycle of abuse, making it crucial to understand and address the barriers to speaking out. Just Another Case of Abuse by a Trusted Person She
Why can’t we admit to being abused, in our country? Read More »
(As said to Sambuddha Acharya) (Names changed to protect identity) My name is Anand Ganguly, and I’m married to a lesbian. I come from a very humble, middle-class family based in Kolkata. My father was an engineer who was indifferent to his job and, ironically enough, wanted me to fill his shoes. Click here to
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