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A book that breaks down stigma surrounding the human body

The science behind taboo topics like periods and safe sex just got easier!

Conversations around contraception, menstruation and safe sex have always been a taboo, if not rare. It’s a shame considering that better knowledge about the human body can only lead to informed decisions. Thanks to Dr Tanaya Narendra aka Dr Cuterus, we will soon have a book that’ll answer all our questions about our bodies that nobody talks about. Titled Dr Cuterus – Everything Nobody Tells You about Your Body and published by Penguin India, the book will hit the shelves in December. Those who frequently use IG, might probably know that Dr Tanaya has garnered a huge fan base by making content and educating the public about the human body and taboo topics using her medical expertise for quite some time. There’s no doubt that the book she’s about to release will be a must-add-to-my-bookshelf too! In an announcement post on Instagram, the author wrote, “I couldn’t be more excited to share this really funny (yes, I’m tooting my own horn) and information filled book that covers all your questions about your body, contraception, periods, your genitals, and safe sex - all in a science backed, jargon free, simple language for EVERYONE!(sic)” Now, if that doesn’t get us to pick up the book, what will?

— Sohini Dasgupta