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Swastika

Nepal

Blog

Breaking Barriers: Inside Nepal’s First LGBTQIA+ Hormonal and Laser Therapy Clinic

“In my mind, I only ‘came out’ once – from my mother’s womb,” says Swastika, a transgender activist and clinic coordinator of Nepal’s first Hormonal and Laser Therapy Clinic for LGBTQIA+ people. The clinic was established in 2022 in collaboration with IPPF’s member association, the Family Planning Association of Nepal (FPAN) and the Blue Diamond Society (BDS), Nepal’s pioneering LGBTQIA+ organization.   
Illustration of STIs

02 September 2021

Syphilis is caused by a bacteria called treponema pallidum and is easily passed from one person to another through unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex or sharing sex toys.

Illustration of STIs

02 September 2021

Syphilis is caused by a bacteria called treponema pallidum and is easily passed from one person to another through unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex or sharing sex toys.

Illustration of STIs

02 September 2021

Genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and are small growths or bumps that appear on or around the genital or anal area.

Illustration of STIs

02 September 2021

Genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and are small growths or bumps that appear on or around the genital or anal area.

Illustration of STIs

02 September 2021

HIV is a virus that damages the body’s immune system so it cannot fight off infections.

Illustration of STIs

02 September 2021

HIV is a virus that damages the body’s immune system so it cannot fight off infections.

Knitted vulva and uterus

31 March 2021

Knowing how to look after your vagina, vulva, cervix, and uterus can lead to a healthier, safer, and more pleasurable life. From natural hygiene to screening for cervical cancer and sexually-transmitted infections, we've got you covered.

Knitted vulva and uterus

31 March 2021

Knowing how to look after your vagina, vulva, cervix, and uterus can lead to a healthier, safer, and more pleasurable life. From natural hygiene to screening for cervical cancer and sexually-transmitted infections, we've got you covered.

Uterus

01 February 2021

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer globally – but it is preventable. From prevention methods to symptoms, treatment and more, we've covered some of the main questions you might have about it.

Uterus

01 February 2021

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer globally – but it is preventable. From prevention methods to symptoms, treatment and more, we've covered some of the main questions you might have about it.

Healthcare worker

18 January 2021

“People think many things of sex workers.

Healthcare worker

18 January 2021

“People think many things of sex workers.

Illustration of STIs

02 September 2021

Syphilis is caused by a bacteria called treponema pallidum and is easily passed from one person to another through unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex or sharing sex toys.

Illustration of STIs

02 September 2021

Syphilis is caused by a bacteria called treponema pallidum and is easily passed from one person to another through unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex or sharing sex toys.

Illustration of STIs

02 September 2021

Genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and are small growths or bumps that appear on or around the genital or anal area.

Illustration of STIs

02 September 2021

Genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and are small growths or bumps that appear on or around the genital or anal area.

Illustration of STIs

02 September 2021

HIV is a virus that damages the body’s immune system so it cannot fight off infections.

Illustration of STIs

02 September 2021

HIV is a virus that damages the body’s immune system so it cannot fight off infections.

Knitted vulva and uterus

31 March 2021

Knowing how to look after your vagina, vulva, cervix, and uterus can lead to a healthier, safer, and more pleasurable life. From natural hygiene to screening for cervical cancer and sexually-transmitted infections, we've got you covered.

Knitted vulva and uterus

31 March 2021

Knowing how to look after your vagina, vulva, cervix, and uterus can lead to a healthier, safer, and more pleasurable life. From natural hygiene to screening for cervical cancer and sexually-transmitted infections, we've got you covered.

Uterus

01 February 2021

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer globally – but it is preventable. From prevention methods to symptoms, treatment and more, we've covered some of the main questions you might have about it.

Uterus

01 February 2021

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer globally – but it is preventable. From prevention methods to symptoms, treatment and more, we've covered some of the main questions you might have about it.

Healthcare worker

18 January 2021

“People think many things of sex workers.

Healthcare worker

18 January 2021

“People think many things of sex workers.