SustainablyAlpha January Edition

The Awkward Trip To
The Doctor
Growing up in India, there
is something that almost
everyone might have
heard- if a child/ baby is
naked you hear people say
SHAME SHAME. As a
small child we are all
taught to cover ourselves
and not flash anyone, while
this is something that is apt
and good we are
somewhere also taught not
to talk about our genitals. If
you're a girl, go talk to your
mom and if you're a boy- go
straight to your father.Ever
since childhood, we are
made to believe that what’s
between our legs is very
private and it should not be
talked about. So generally,
having a stranger, even if it
is a doctor, ask us
questions regarding our
body in this way openly
makes us uncomfortable
and even more so when the
said doctor is looking and
touching the area. And
awkwardness reaches
another level when we are
sexually active. We know
about sexually transmitted
diseases, we are very much
aware of it as well.
Sexually transmitted
infections (STIs) are a
common concern for
anyone who is sexually
active. It is important to
have a good understanding
of STIs, their types,
symptoms, transmission
methods, prevention
techniques, testing,
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