The word ‘hijra’ is specific to the South Asian region. It can either refer to an individual or the community. Let’s try and understand this term better.
If you thought only women had to bear the burden of do’s and don'ts, you ought to hear these men out. From playthings to grown-up stuff, lines are very clearly drawn for men too. And the social pressure to conform has burst many a young dreams.
As India marks its 72nd year of independence, we asked people if everyone should be free to love who they want and in this regard if homosexual relationships should be allowed legally. Here’s what we heard.
The process of moving from one gender identity to another (male to female or vice versa) is known as transitioning. Modern medical science provides two transitioning options - sex change surgery and hormone replacement therapy. Before deciding on one or the other, it is important to know the key facts.
Our hormones play a huge role in how we feel physically, emotionally and sexually. But this can be quite complex for transgender people due to the mismatch between how the body acts and how the brain feels. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) could help but must be first thoroughly understood. Love Matters brings you the top facts.
In our explorations of the gender spectrum this week, we take a look at intersex people and see how they differ from trans-gendered people. Read our top five facts…
