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Dr K.S. Ratnakar speaking at 29th National Conference of Sexology on Sunday. DC
Hyderabad: The recurring violent crimes against women cannot be controlled by chemical castration or the death penalty, according to sexologists at the 29th National Conference of Sexology. While anger against such atrocities is understandable, harsher punishment alone is not the answer.
Dr K.S. Ratnakar, director, Global Medical Education and Research Centre, who delivered the concluding lecture at the conference said, “The new emerging India is seeing a lot of sexploitation, in offices, homes and streets.
The most violent form is visible when they find a vulnerable woman in a weaker position. But responding in a harsh manner is not the answer. The reason for violence lies in our portrayal of women in films, and item numbers that are becoming more graphic and vulgar by the day. The visual expression stimulates the mind of the man, which reacts in a particular manner, and the body reacts in accordance with that.”
Dr D. Narayana Reddy, chairperson of the Council of Sex Education and Parenthood International says, “Our society needs to change and that must first come by providing sex education to parents and teachers. Presently, they are uncomfortable talking about sex amongst themselves. How will they communicate it to their children? Gender bias is not going to disappear overnight and we all as a unit have to work towards it.”
Sexologists felt that government and non-government organisations need to focus on reverse education by first starting with the adults, teenagers, and then children. Well-known psychiatrist Dr Yusuf Matcheswala, said, “Our first problem is that adults are not ready to listen. They are becoming more control freaks and have a set of norms for girls and boys to follow which is proving to be harmful.”
Earlier, dowry deaths and domestic violence dominated the headlines; today it is rape. They are all manifestations of the same thing-men’s lowly opinion of women, and the inbred belief that violating women physically and mentally is all right.
New drugs needed, say sexologists
There is a strong need for research on new and effective drugs to deal with problems of erectile dysfunction, libido and vaginal insertions, for easy and active sexual life. Drugs currently in use have too many side-effects and can damage the kidneys. Some drugs prescribed in Ayurveda and Siddha hold out promise but need further research.
Sexologists appealed to the pharma industry not to restrict their research in drugs for sexual problems to erectile dysfunction but approach the problem holistically. Indian Ayurvedic medicines for sex issues exported abroad are to the tune of Rs 440 crore and it is estimated that the industry will grow five times by 2020.
Dr D. Narayana Reddy, who delivered a lecture on the need for new molecules for the medicines said, “The pharma industry must work in tandem with sexologists and allow for creation of new molecules (for new drugs).”
“They can be tested and tried in their labs which will go a long way in improving the drugs and also integrating the traditional medicines,” he said.
States: Andhra Pradesh
Hyderabad: The recurring violent crimes against women cannot be controlled by chemical castration or the death penalty, according to sexologists at the 29th National Conference of Sexology. While anger against such atrocities is understandable, harsher punishment alone is not the answer.
Dr K.S. Ratnakar, director, Global Medical Education and Research Centre, who delivered the concluding lecture at the conference said, “The new emerging India is seeing a lot of sexploitation, in offices, homes and streets.
The most violent form is visible when they find a vulnerable woman in a weaker position. But responding in a harsh manner is not the answer. The reason for violence lies in our portrayal of women in films, and item numbers that are becoming more graphic and vulgar by the day. The visual expression stimulates the mind of the man, which reacts in a particular manner, and the body reacts in accordance with that.”
Dr D. Narayana Reddy, chairperson of the Council of Sex Education and Parenthood International says, “Our society needs to change and that must first come by providing sex education to parents and teachers. Presently, they are uncomfortable talking about sex amongst themselves. How will they communicate it to their children? Gender bias is not going to disappear overnight and we all as a unit have to work towards it.”
Sexologists felt that government and non-government organisations need to focus on reverse education by first starting with the adults, teenagers, and then children. Well-known psychiatrist Dr Yusuf Matcheswala, said, “Our first problem is that adults are not ready to listen. They are becoming more control freaks and have a set of norms for girls and boys to follow which is proving to be harmful.”
Earlier, dowry deaths and domestic violence dominated the headlines; today it is rape. They are all manifestations of the same thing-men’s lowly opinion of women, and the inbred belief that violating women physically and mentally is all right.
New drugs needed, say sexologists
There is a strong need for research on new and effective drugs to deal with problems of erectile dysfunction, libido and vaginal insertions, for easy and active sexual life. Drugs currently in use have too many side-effects and can damage the kidneys. Some drugs prescribed in Ayurveda and Siddha hold out promise but need further research.
Sexologists appealed to the pharma industry not to restrict their research in drugs for sexual problems to erectile dysfunction but approach the problem holistically. Indian Ayurvedic medicines for sex issues exported abroad are to the tune of Rs 440 crore and it is estimated that the industry will grow five times by 2020.
Dr D. Narayana Reddy, who delivered a lecture on the need for new molecules for the medicines said, “The pharma industry must work in tandem with sexologists and allow for creation of new molecules (for new drugs).”
“They can be tested and tried in their labs which will go a long way in improving the drugs and also integrating the traditional medicines,” he said.
States: Andhra Pradesh
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