“That Woman Is Crazy!”
In the 19th century, hysteria was considered a diagnosable physical illness among women. The symptoms ranged from seizures, mood swings, anxiety, shortness of breath, pain, bizarre movements, hallucinations and inability to speak. The word hysteria, in itself, originates from a…
Physical Disability, Accessibility to Social Situations and Mental Health
This new restaurant in town has been all the rage. You and your friends have planned and booked a reservation a week ago to eat dinner there. You reach the place, it’s on the second floor and the elevator is…
FOOD & PCOS
The main symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome are irregular menstrual cycles, gaining weight, excessive hair growth or hair fall, acne, dark patches of skin, inappropriate male features. PCOS is also usually detected during puberty, with the start of menses. This…
FOOD & WOMXN
Thanks to patriarchy, if you’re a womxn, your relationship with food is likely to get worse by the time you hit puberty. While men are told to earn enough money and find high paying jobs for a beautiful wife, women…
FOOD & LGBTQ+
The relationships between gender identity, sexuality, body image and perceptions about shape and size are complex. There are certain stressors that only LGBTQ+ individuals face that leaves them vulnerable to eating disorders. Like the fear or experience of rejection, internalised…
EATING: IN DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES
Food for Thought?
Ever thought about why eating slices of pizza makes us feel really calm and sleepy? Or how we get addicted to eating chocolates?
Money, Anxiety & COVID-19
Since the beginning of March, we have all been worried about different aspects of our life. With schools, offices, and almost all institutions shut and new laws being introduced every now and then about jobs and education – we are…
The Game of Love
With the lockdown and the sudden feeling of isolation, people are looking for different ways to meet and socialise with others. Apps like Bumble and Tinder, now available with different features like video calls for online dates – are being…
To Queer or Not to Queer?
Is a conversation about alternate sexuality only warranted if your child is gay, or when they express curiosity about it?
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