Gulabi Sambad

Cheers to 3rd year of Gulabi Sambad! The third anniversary of our SRHR podcast is a celebration of collective effort, shared knowledge, and a community that values open conversations about sexual and reproductive health and rights. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our well-wishers, contributors, and listeners for making this journey possible. Here's to many more years of fostering awareness,...

Addressing the risk of giving birth to a child at home, this week's Gulabi Sambad incorporates the interview with Dr. Sagar Koirala, Gynecologist and Obstetrician. #pregnancy #safedelivery #womenhealth #reproductivehealth #maternalmortality #childhealth #Nepal #SRHR #podcast #spotify #gulabisambad --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gulabi-sambad-teen-talk/mess...

The use of medicines to delay menstruation can be appropriate and beneficial for certain individuals in specific situations, but it is important to approach such decisions under the guidance of a healthcare professional. Medications that are commonly used for this purpose include hormonal contraceptives, such as birth control pills. Irregular vaginal bleeding, mood swings, abdominal discomfort, na...

Milky white vaginal discharge is a common occurrence in women and is often a normal part of the menstrual cycle. However, if you're experiencing changes in color, consistency, or smell of your vaginal discharge. It's important to emphasize that self-diagnosis and self-treatment may not be effective or safe. If you are experiencing changes in vaginal discharge or other symptoms, it's cr...

Promoting inclusivity and addressing the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) as well as mental health needs of persons with disabilities is a critical aspect of human rights and public health. This requires a comprehensive analysis of existing policies and legislation to ensure that they adequately protect and promote the well-being of this vulnerable population. The road to inclusivi...

The intersection of mental health and disabilities is a complex and important topic. It involves understanding how mental health conditions can coexist with physical, intellectual, or sensory disabilities. Individuals with disabilities may be at a higher risk for mental health challenges due to various factors such as stigma, social isolation, and the stress of managing their disability. Therefore...

Family planning tools and services can sometimes be unfriendly or inaccessible to persons with disabilities for several reasons. These barriers may vary depending on the specific disability and the context, but some common challenges include physical accessibility, communication barriers, lack of information in accessible formats, etc. Addressing these issues requires a comprehensive approach that...

Addressing the challenges of pregnant women with disabilities in terms of infrastructure and access to information is crucial to ensure they receive appropriate care and support. It requires a comprehensive, collaborative effort involving healthcare providers, government agencies, disability advocacy groups, and the wider community to ensure that every woman receives the care and support she needs...

The physical and emotional well-being of girls and women with disabilities can be greatly impacted by unique challenges during menstruation. In situations where their disabilities are not well understood or accommodated, these challenges can become particularly prominent. Menstrual hygiene can be difficult for them due to inaccessible toilets and changing rooms. There is a frequent lack of informa...

Birth defects are structural or functional abnormalities present at birth that can affect a baby's physical or mental development. These defects can occur in various parts of the body and may result from genetic factors, environmental exposures, or a combination of both. One of the most important and preventable birth defects is neural tube defects (NTDs). Neural tube defects are a group of bi...

Providing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) counseling to children and teenagers with disabilities is a critical aspect of inclusive and comprehensive healthcare. Like all young people, these individuals have the right to receive information, education, and services concerning their sexual and reproductive health. However, there are many barriers that can make it challenging for chi...

Sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment faced by persons with disabilities are serious and pervasive issues that often go unnoticed or unaddressed in many societies. These individuals are particularly vulnerable due to a range of factors, including social isolation, communication barriers, and power imbalances. Therefore, in this episode of Gulabi Sambad, we have talked about sexual exploitatio...

These two crazy young ladies quit their jobs and started a podcast about sexual and reproductive health and rights. It is very challenging to work on this subject in Nepal. But they accepted the challenge and moved on. Even though it has been almost three years since they started the podcast, they are still working on a voluntary basis. Even when it was difficult to survive, they did not lose cour...

This particular episode of Gulabi Sambad helps to understand disabilities and the importance of addressing the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) of people with disabilities. As an expert perspective, it incorporates the interview with Shobha Maya BK, Female, Person with Disability (Physical Disability), Associate Officer-Program, Karuna Foundation Nepal. This program is designed in...

The negative stereotypes about the queer community can make it difficult for many people to share this significant aspect of their identity. People may face rejection from family members, friends, relatives colleagues, and friends if they share this part of themselves openly, which can deteriorate feelings of aloneness. Concerning this, in the 40th episode of the Gulabi Sambad, we have highlighted...

Dengue virus cases are becoming a growing and alarming issue in Nepal. In this Gulabi Sambad podcast episode, we talked about the impact of this problem on pregnant women and new mothers. Have a great time and enjoy listening. #dengue #impactofdengue #dengueandpregnancy #dengueandnewmoms #newmom #womenshealth #srhr #spotify #podcaster #podcast #nepalipodcast #gulabisambad --- Send in a voice messa...

Family acceptance is a crucial and protective factor for adolescents and young adults in queer communities. This practice has not been widely accepted yet. Despite this, there are a small number of parents who acknowledge their child's sexual and gender identity and do their utmost to decrease risk and promote healthy outcomes for queer children. Samaira Shrestha (Transgender Woman), a theatre...

Is it beneficial to watch porn videos while in physical relationships for sexual satisfaction? This particular issue has been discussed in this episode. Enjoy listening. #sex #sexlife #pornvideo #sexandporn #pornographiccontent #sexuallife #sexualsatisfaction #sexualhealth #partner #partnersbonding #SRHR #SRHR4All #SRHRMAtters #podcast #podcaster #gulabisambad --- Send in a voice message: https://...

Finding happiness in life requires self-acceptance. However, accepting their self-identity is still a challenge for many people. This appears to be more relevant to the queer community, as it has been disadvantaged, disrespectful, and discriminated against by society. Two guests are sharing their journey of self-acceptance in this episode of Gulabi Sambad. Have a great time listening to the conver...

This episode includes information on HPV virus. Human papillomavirus vaccines (HVP) are vaccines that prevent infection by certain types of human papillomavirus. Now Nepal has also offered this vaccine to girls of age groups 9 to 13. To discuss in detail, this epiaode incorporates interview with Dr. Swasti Sharma, Fertiliry Specialist, Hope Fertility and Diagnostic Pvt. Ltd. #HPV #HPVaccines #canc...

Did you know that sexual satisfaction motivates you to practice safe sex? This week we have discussed this topic. And with us in today's discussion is Dr. Sabina Bhattarai Professor of Dermatology. #SafeSex #SexualBehaviour #Satisfaction #Sexlife #WHO #Podcaster #Podcastforsrhr #GulabiSambad #Nepal #SRHR #srhrmatters #Sexeducation --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...

Does Premature Ejaculation (शीघ्रपतन) Affect Fertility? If you want to know more about Premature Ejaculation (शीघ्रपतन), please listen to our full podcast. For detailed information, we have discussed with Dr. Badri Chapagai. Chapagai is Chief Consultant Dermatologist at Bheri Hospital, Banke. #PrematureEjaculation #Sexlife #Sexeducation #SRHR #Podcastforsrhr #srhrmatters #GulabiSambad #Pocaster #N...

In this episode, we have discussed how pre-conceptional counseling helps to tackle mental health during and after pregnancy? on pre-conception counseling. To highlight this issue, interview with Dr. Paban Sharma is included. Sharma is professor in obstertrics and gynecology, Patan Academy of Health Science. #pregnancy #prepregnancy #coception #conceivingbaby #counseling #healthcounseling #womenhea...

The consumption of tobacco and tobacco products has significant implications for women's reproductive health. With menstrual health, the production of fertility hormones, the process of conceiving a baby, it creates barriers. Concerning this, the 31st episode (season 02) of the podcast, Gulabi Sambad discusses. It incorporates the interview with Ayodhya Pathak, Senior Nurse, BP Koirala Memoria...

I'm a man, but every month when I get my period, I feel exhausted and irritable. The fact that I have my period even if I'm a man devours myself inside. For more information please listen to our brand new episode. म पुरूष हो तर हरेक महिना महिनावारी हुँदा मलाई जर्जर हुने, चिडचिडाहट हुने गर्छ । पुरूष भएर पनि महिनावारी भइरहेको छु भन्ने कुराले मलाई भित्रभित्रै खाइरहन्छ । थप जानकारीको लागि हाम्...