Category: Health & Society

Mutual Consent Condom Unveiled in India to Prevent Stealthing and Non-Consensual Sex

8.06.2025 By: Aarav Bhatnagar

India debuts a consent-based condom that can only be opened by both partners, targeting non-consensual acts like stealthing. The device, using locks or an app, promotes bodily autonomy and respect in sexual relationships, but its cultural fit and legal impact remain uncertain.

France Rolls Out Wide-Ranging Outdoor Smoking Ban to Shield Children

1.06.2025 By: Aarav Bhatnagar

France is set to ban smoking in outdoor public areas near children from July 2025, including parks and beaches. Offenders risk €135 fines. Café terraces and e-cigarettes are not included, though new rules for vapes are planned. The move highlights a broader European trend to protect youngsters from tobacco.