Deblina Roy

Sexuality plays a very important part of human
life and is a necessary aspect of life; it’s a process
where we preserve the progeny that exists in the
world.
A systematic review of sexual practices
among the adolescents (Friedman 1992) states
that with sexuality is an inevitable part of
human life and exists in our instincts, and it
plays an important part in human growth, development,
and maturity. It is already known that
adolescence is a period of great storms in one’s
life; it also marks the beginning of sexual maturity.
New dimensions are created during this time
of life sexually; it is marked by intense feelings
and emotional turmoil. The complexity of the relationship
increases, which leads to drastic outcomes and consequences in terms of sexual behavior.
These changes affect not only the individual but
also their societies at large (Carver et al. 2003).
The contemporary times the lives of adolescents
are confronted with many challenges
which has changed very drastically in the previous
few decades. This change brings about various
patterns of sexual behavior. These changes
are not only in the external world but also
impacting their biology the changing world has
brought about changes in their biology as well
like earlier puberty, delayed marriage, increased
focus on individuality and less control by family
and more autonomy these can be attributed as
some significant factors. Intense exposure to sexual
stimuli via the mass media and the Internet
gives access to everything on the fingertips (L’Engle
et al. 2006).

Both sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and mental illnesses are important public health concerns. Both mental illnesses and STDs have high burden of care and they produce significant impairment in life. When these entities exist together, morbidity and consequently the cost of care multiply several times. Mental illness increases the risk of STD. Patients with STDs also have higher risks to develop mental illnesses. Considering the public health significance, it is important to understand the association of STDs and mental illness, so that appropriate preventive as well as remedial measures can be taken.

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)<br> pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory<br> syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has<br> created havoc in societies worldwide. The<br> unprecedented effects of this pandemic have<br> held the world by storm due to its highly<br> contagious and virulent nature. No country<br> or human inhabited island has been left from<br> devastation by the disease. The consequences<br> are numerous, affecting physical, mental,<br> economic, and social domains of lives<br> adversely. Recent systematic reviews indicate<br> that, across the globe, mental health<br> problems are common and are on the rise<br> among infected, affected populations as well<br> as healthcare professionals (Tsamakis et al.,<br> 2020; Vindegaard and Benros, 2020; Xiong et<br> al., 2020). Suicidal tendencies among<br> COVID-19 infected persons are also not<br> unkno...

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the global population adversely The impact is not limited to health only;rather extend to affect the global economy, transport, education and largely the social integrity The impact of COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the marginalized population more intensely The marginalized population in the community are severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic Community support and timely intervention for these population will prevent the spread of infection to these people as well as in the community This review discusses the impact of COVID-19 in the marginalized population and some recommendations to deal with this issue Extensive review of literature done by using the terms of marginalized population (transgender individuals, commercial sex workers, refugees, and migrant workforces, peoples living in prison, old age homes and hospice care) with COVID-19 in the electronic databases

Abstract<br> The COVID-19 pandemic is not only a global health crisis<br> but has also propelled the world towards a global recession<br> because of lockdowns. Travelling has become one of the<br> most affected areas. Sexual tourism globally generates a<br> significant amount of revenue, and COVID-19 has hit them<br> hard. This pandemic has hit the intimacy sector brutally all<br> over the world. This industry's development mainly<br> accounts for lack of social equality, lack of jobs, lack of<br> opportunities, and low education being most prominent.<br> There is a sizable amount of population associated with this<br> industry that is on the verge of collapsing and extremely<br> vulnerable to various physical and mental health problems<br> due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The government and<br> non- governmental agencies and humanitarian<br> organizations need to help out these people living ...

The corona virus COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) has recently created a worldwide pandemic COVID-19 pandemic is the defining global health crisis of our time and the greatest challenge we have faced since world war-II With a death rate that is climbing rapidly, the disease has been declared a global emergency A substantial number of healthcare workers tested positive for the disease across the world The pressure of caring for patients is amplified in the setting of a virus with human-human transmission and no specific lifesaving treatment Handling life and death situations while simultaneously putting one's own life at risk contributes to an actual sense of danger Personal protective equipment (PPE) is used every day by healthcare personnel (HCP) to protect themselves, patients, and others when providing care PPE helps protect health care workers from potentially infectious patients and materials, toxic medications, and other potentially dangerous substances used in healthcare delivery PPE shortages are currently posing a tremendous challenge to the healthcare system because of the COVID-19 pandemic

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown measures have affected the sexuality and emotional bonding among the couple across the world. Objectives: We aimed to assess the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown on the married people’s emotional bonding and sexual relationships in 3 south Asian counties (Bangladesh, India, and Nepal). Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among Bangladesh, India, and Nepal residents from April 3 to April 15, 2020. The survey was designed in English. The participants were selected through convenience sampling technique, the link of the online questionnaire was shared with the participants. Only participants older than 18 years and above, married, and living with their spouses were included in the study. Results: A total number of 120 respondents were included finally for analysis from the participating countries (India, Nepal, and Bangladesh). The mean age of the participants was 35.42 (±5.73) years; the majority were males...

. Background: Sensitive media reporting has an important role in suicide prevention. However, there is no research on the quality of media reporting of suicide in newspapers of Uttar Pradesh (UP), India. Aim: The present study aimed to assess the quality of newspaper reports of suicide against the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting guidelines. Method: Suicide news content of four purposively selected newspapers published between March 1, 2019 and February 29, 2020, were scrutinized. A total of 501 news reports from UP were included. Results: The most commonly reported attribute was the gender of the deceased and the method of suicide. Almost half of the newspapers reported the occupation of the deceased in the title. Mental illness was attributed as a cause of suicide among 23.75% of the news reports. Less than 2% of the news reports referred to expert opinion, research evidence, national or global statistics on suicide, suicide prevention measures, or information about suicide helpline. There was a significant difference in the quality of reporting between the vernacular newspapers and English dailies. Limitations: Only four online newspapers were analyzed retrospectively. Conclusion: The quality of media reporting of suicide in UP is found to be poor despite its negative effect on suicide.

Female Dhat syndrome (FDS) is not yet an established clinical entity, but nonpathological vaginal discharge has been discussed in the scientific literature for quite a long time. Various studies have reported the existence of the phenomenon of nonpathological vaginal discharge. All the existing literature on Dhat syndrome was reviewed. Studies have reported that nonpathological vaginal discharge has a high prevalence among the rural and urban populations of Indian women (around 30%). The symptom of vaginal discharge has been an area of concern for a sizable proportion of women in the community, and anxiety related to this has been a frequent reason to seek medical attention. The ideas associated with vaginal discharge are similar to Dhat syndrome in males. The variations of associated symptomatology, course of illness, and somatization of the complaint make it challenging to diagnose and treat. The diagnostic criterion needs careful evaluation; management needs an appropriate multid...

The economic and social devastation wrought by the COVID-19 crisiscoupled with the unavailability of traditional coping resources is a "perfect storm" for suicide. Evidence suggests that its impact may be disproportionately high in low-and-middle-income countries. The study aimed to assess and compare nature and correlates of suicidesfrom news reportsduring the immediate pre-lockdown and lockdown phase of COVID-19 in Bangladesh and India. We performed analysis of suicide reports from purposively selected online vernacular and English newspapers of Bangladesh and two states/union territory in India, between January to June 2020. We divided the time period of observation into two phases: pre-lockdown and lockdown phase. Country wise findings between the two phases were compared in terms of demographic and characteristics of the reported suicide. A total of 769 news reports wereanalysed; 141 from Bangladesh and 628 from India. When compared to the pre-lockdown period, the odds of suicide by hanging was significantly higher during lockdownin India (adjusted Odds Ratios [aOR] = 3.8, p = 0.018) and Bangladesh (aOR = 3.1, p = 0.048). Suicide demographics in India were different from Bangladesh during lockdown; more males died by suicide in India (aOR = 2.7, p = 0.023) and more people died by hanging (aOR = 2.6, p = 0.029). The pandemic restrictions impacted suicide demographics in the studied regions of India and Bangladesh. Further research using population-based time-series data are warranted to investigate the issue.

The current global health crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, has posed an unprecedented challenge to our health systems, economy, socio-political organizations, and the infrastructure of most countries and the world. This pandemic has affected physical health as well as mental health adversely. Several recent evidence suggests that health systems across the world have to improve their preparedness in context to infectious pandemics. The research on mental health aspects of COVID-19 and other related pandemics is lacking due to obvious reasons. This narrative review article, along with our personal views, is on various current and future mental health issues in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic focusing on various challenges and suggested solutions. The aim is also to update mental health strategies in the context of such rapidly spreading contagious illness, which can act as a resource for such a situation, currently and in future. We recommend that there is a need to facilitate mental health research to understand the psychiatric aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, include psychiatrists in the task force, and make available psychotropic and other medications with special attention to the deprived sector of the society.

Abstract<br> The advancement in social media has influenced how we<br> communicate in daily lives, especially towards our partners<br> and romantic relationships. It is important to understand<br> how people present themselves and perceives others, how<br> we relate to each other during the process of online dating.<br> The aim of the study was to<br> wexplore the attitude of Indians towards online dating.<br> wexplore the qualities of a potential partner and selfconcept<br> of the respondents.<br> An online cross-sectional survey was done using a selfreport<br> questionnaire. The study was conducted by Whatsaap<br> and Gmail and included only volunteers.<br> The study found that the majority of people(89%) would<br> come for chatting with other people and the most common<br> traits among the desirability of the people to be loyalty and<br> honesty followed by understanding and sense of h...

Novel Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) originating from China has rapidly crossed borders, infecting people throughout the whole world. This phenomenon has led to a massive public reaction; the media has been reporting continuously across borders to keep all informed about the pandemic situation. All these things are creating a lot of concern for people leading to heightened levels of anxiety. Pandemics can lead to heightened levels of stress; Anxiety is a common response to any stressful situation. This study attempted to assess the knowledge, attitude, anxiety experience, and perceived mental healthcare need among the adult Indian population during the COVID-19 pandemic. An online survey was conducted using a semi-structured questionnaire using a non-probability snowball sampling technique. A total of 662 responses were received. The responders had a moderate level of knowledge about the COVID-19 infection and adequate knowledge about its preventive aspects. The attitude towards COVID-19 showed peoples' willingness to follow government guidelines on quarantine and social distancing. The anxiety levels identified in the study were high. More than 80 % of the people were preoccupied with the thoughts of COVID-19 and 72 % reported the need to use gloves, and sanitizers. In this study, sleep difficulties, paranoia about acquiring COVID-19 infection and distress related social media were reported in 12.5 %, 37.8 %, and 36.4 % participants respectively. The perceived mental healthcare need was seen in more than 80 % of participants. There is a need to intensify the awareness and address the mental health issues of people during this COVID-19 pandemic.

'Game of Thrones' (GOT) is an award-winning Drama Series of this decade and one of the most-watched series on television. The TV series includes not only fantasy animals and epic battle scenes but has garnered praise for cinematography, design, breathtaking landscapes, lifelike costumes, and makeup, a captivating storyline, and performances by the cast. There was a significant portrayal of sexuality in various dimensions by the characters in this story. Apart from normal sexuality, love, and honorable relationships, the characters also presented a platter of 'paraphilic behaviors' like exhibitionism and sadomasochism. Also, there is the depiction of sexual variations like incest, homosexuality, bisexuality. The accurate depiction of these behaviors, in the series, helps one understand the nature and extent of these behaviors and personalities associated with these conditions.

Homosexuality a term used for describing romantic and sexual relationship among the people of same sex. Previously understood as psychological disorder in psychiatry, but increasing understanding about homosexuality has led to current understanding as a normal variant in sexuality. The world comprising of varied geography and cultures also has their own way of understanding the phenomena of same sex love. The Indian mythology has mentions about homosexuality from the epic of Ramayana, 'Manusmriti', told about the punishment for homosexuality, whereas the European mythology wrote poetry about the love of Achilles' and Patroclus and Egyptians perceived a submissiveness in male homosexuality. Aztec mythology patronized homosexuality by giving them a place among Gods, though on contrary far eastern mythology depicted homosexuality associated with magical creatures like dragons, rabbits and punitive actions were incorporated. The depiction of homosexuality in mythology has been varied throughout the cultures and lands, but a common notion that carried with homosexuality even in the myths was, disapproval of the society, misfortune for the lovers and often associated with magic.