As a society, we tend to look at sex as a procedure followed by a married man and woman to have a child. But seeing sex in this narrow light means that unmarried people of all sexual orientations get left in the dark. And it means poor contraception leading to unsafe abortions and sexually transmitted infections. Time to lose the stigma and talk about sex openly, making way for better sexual health for all. Joining us in  are Sydney-based dermatologist and venereologist, Dr. Niveditha Manokaran and certified sexuality educator, Ms. Karishma Swarup'Episode 5'

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Handbook on medical methods of abortion in India 
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WHO guidelines for the management of Sexually Transmitted Infections
Why India needs to impart comprehensive sexuality education in its schools now more than ever  
Comprehensive sexuality education brief

 Nanditha Kalidoss
 Parvati Mohan
Jyothi Jeeru and Suresh DharavathResearcher -Writer, Host, Producer -Editor, Designer - 

As a society, we tend to look at sex as a procedure followed by a married man and woman to have a child. But seeing sex in this narrow light means that unmarried people of all sexual orientations get left in the dark. And it means poor contraception leading to unsafe abortions and sexually transmitted infections. Time to lose the stigma and talk about sex openly, making way for better sexual health for all. Joining us in are Sydney-based dermatologist and venereologist, <a href='https://www.instagram.com/dr_nive_untaboos/'>Dr. Niveditha Manokaran</a> and certified sexuality educator, <a href='https://www.instagram.com/talkyounevergot/'>Ms. Karishma Swarup</a>&apos;Episode 5&apos;is a podcast where we tackle that dangerous combination of the two kinds of virality—misinformation about health. Tune in to discern the real from the fake, and remember to Un-Viral. Un-Viral Resources<ol><li>Understanding the disadvantages of the pull-out/<a href='https://www.webmd.com/sex/birth-control/pull-out-withdrawal'>withdrawal</a> method</li><li><a href='https://www.cdc.gov/condomeffectiveness/external-condom-use.html'>CDC guide</a> on the right way to use an external condom </li><li>Safe sex: How <a href='https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/safe-sex-condoms-prevent-stds-sexually-transmitted-diseases-7301277/'>condoms </a>can help prevent STIs </li><li>Choosing the right<a href='https://www.columbiaindiahospitals.com/health-articles/contraception-safe-and-healthy-choice-happy-family'> contraception </a></li><li>Understanding <a href='https://www.apollocradle.com/specialities/gynaecology/intrauterine-contraceptive-device/'>Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices</a> (IUDs) in India </li><li>Guidelines for safe sex practices <a href='https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines'>here</a> and <a href='https://au.reachout.com/articles/your-how-to-guide-for-safe-sex'>here</a></li><li><a href='http://nhm.gov.in/images/pdf/programmes/maternal-health/guidelines/MMA_Handbook.pdf'>Handbook</a> on medical methods of abortion in India </li><li>Everything you need to know on <a href='https://www.fogsi.org/wp-content/uploads/committee-2020-activities/issue-2-trimester-abortions-november-2019.pdf'>abortion</a> in India</li><li><a href='https://www.who.int/hiv/pub/sti/en/STIGuidelines2003.pdf'>WHO guidelines</a> for the management of Sexually Transmitted Infections</li><li>Why India needs to<a href='https://scroll.in/article/991577/why-india-needs-to-impart-comprehensive-sexuality-education-in-its-schools-now-more-than-ever'> impart </a>comprehensive sexuality education in its schools now more than ever  </li><li>Comprehensive sexuality education <a href='http://arrow.org.my/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/India-CSE-brief.pdf'>brief</a></li></ol> Nanditha Kalidoss Parvati Mohan Jyothi Jeeru and Suresh DharavathResearcher -Writer, Host, Producer -Editor, Designer -

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