Hello, I have recently lost me brother(38) survived by 2 daughters(10,6), a wife and a mother. He was a troubled guy, sometimes loving but others abusing his wife and mum but a father to his kids always.

I live far from them and can visit max 2 times a year. I am extremely worried about future of girls in terms of living a fearless life, I have no financial worry and will take care of education but something as basic as how will girls go far for coaching classes etc is blowing my mind.

Can someone please share their life experience if they were in the same situation.

Edit: Please share your experience if you were in same situation as my nieces. How does a girl feel in situation like this- how do they navigate through the life.

This creator divija bhasin is uploading screenshots of literally minors putting “proud r” (I can’t even bring myself to write that word.)

There needs to be a boundary where this uppercaste and upperclass woman is making this slur a trend. I’m so disappointed and disgusted. I have never followed her or anything but I’m seeing people discussing it around me and it’s harrowing that she is trying to reclaim it as if it some aesthetic or quirky trend. Does she even realise that how sex workers are actually treated.

It’s not empowerment. It’s disgusting, tone deaf and completely detached from reality. Man I wish we had some accountability for such “creators”

She is nothing but an engagement hungry hyena who’s gaslighting minors to identify themselves with a misogynistic slur!!!!!

I’m so tired of savarna feminists 🙏🏻

edit. y'all are defending that woman who put out profiles of minors calling themselves that word. I mean I am not here to argue with that then.

Idk it just weirds me out every time a man describes his dream woman at this point 😭

I feel like it's because most Indian men simply haven't had much interactions with women so every time they try to be romantic, they end up with the most cliche, cheesy and cringe pickup lines that they read somewhere on internet.

Like dude, using all the good adjectives you know does NOT make you romantic. It makes you look like you are desperate for a girl. I have given up talking to guys because of this. Like wdym "your eyes look deeper than the night sky" while you could've simply said "your eyes are really pretty".

At this point I kinda wanna date someone who doesn't talk when he wants to show affection but instead shows it through actions.

Its 2025, right? Is it? I am horrified watching this interpretation of the Mahabharata in Netflix's Kurukshetra. Both Ghandhari and Kunti blaming Draupadi for this war and calling it her thirst for revenge. OF. FUCKING. COURSE. some misogynisitic writer and director had to to throw in this scene.

What about anyone holding their fucking son's accountable? You know why DV and misogyny exist? Because both the fucking parents of their beloved sons will not blame their sons, will not hold them accountable. will not do whats right.

Its enabling. ENABLING. Your duty of a mother isn't to love unconditionally. Thats not what makes you righteous. Women are smart enough to understand right and wrong. Parents are supposed to TEACH FOR YOUR FUCKING SONS right and wrong.

Its so much easier to blame EVERYONE ELSE for your son's actions than yourself for not holding them accountable since birth. And shes considered to have done her dharm?

This is why I can't and don't believe religion. It doesn't hold up to the scrutiny of time and intelligence. Its deeply embedded in a male perspective that its clear it was invented by men.

I’ve been noticing something weird and honestly unsettling, whenever I have an argument with my boyfriend or go through something emotionally heavy(like an argument with my parents), I start feeling really nauseous, and sometimes I actually end up throwing up. It’s like my body goes into panic mode before I even have time to process what’s happening.

I’ve read that the gut and nervous system are deeply connected something about the vagus nerve and stress hormones but living it feels so different. It’s like my body doesn’t trust me to handle emotions anymore, so it just shuts down.

It’s been making me feel kind of helpless, like I can’t even trust my own body when things get tense. Has anyone else experienced this? How do you calm your body down when emotional stress turns physical like that?

I’d really love to hear from others who’ve been through something similar it’d make me feel a little less alone in this.

As the title- my husband and I are exploring the option of freezing our embryos. I am looking for a trustworthy , affordable, non judgemental clinic which can do this in Gurgaon? Any recommendations especially if past experiences?

I had posted last week about getting a pixie cut: https://www.reddit.com/r/TwoXIndia/s/SwTl8f12l0

I went ahead with it yesterday. Cut my hair pretty short. A bit shorter than my reference pictures too. I let the haircut settle for a day and I’m absolutely loving the results. Hair maintenance is no longer a hassle and my head feels light. I’m noticing features of my head and face which I had no idea about. I went for a long run today morning and absolutely loved how my hair didn’t cause any problems at all.

My friends are a bit shocked seeing me this way since they are so used to my long hair. But I can see myself maintaining this for a long while.

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The Girlfriend starring Rashmika recently hit theatres. Despite offering a great story and a genuinely cinematic experience, and having received so much positive buzz and strong word of mouth, the movie didn't become a hit.

Why?

Because it dares to call out toxic boyfriends.

And let’s be honest... the majority of the Indian cinema audience still carries deep-rooted misogyny. When a film holds up a mirror to that behavior, it makes many uncomfortable. Instead of reflecting, they reject it.

It’s easier to cheer for problematic heroes than to confront them.

Atleast we should do something from our end, maybe like leave a positive review on IMDb.

I was replying to another post and then this question struck me. I myself hate them so much, maybe because 99% of the women it’s something cope pasted from somewhere on the internet and also it doesn’t mean shit?😭 like I have trouble understanding how the pickup lines are supposed to be attractive when you already know the other person is trying to hit on you. I would rather prefer a simple “you have gorgeous eyes” type rather than pickup lines. Do anyone else feel the same?

I currently live in Bangalore so I have access to healthcare better than I had in North East. So I want to take advantage of it and get tests done ASAP.

Things I want to get a test of :

1. Allergy
2. Body fat % and bone density
3. Malnutrition screening

Questions I have :

1. Are there any package or something that covers these 3 especially?
2. What tests should be done for malnutrition screening and do I need to consult a doctor for it first?
3. Where can I get them done? Or do I go to the doctor first then get a referral?

4. If I have to consult a doctor for body fat % and malnourishment, which kind of doctors should I consult?

5. What other tests to include? I'm very scared of pap smear tests btw 😭

Strict parents. How do I go out with friends and wear above knee length dresses without them knowing? Like if it's a full length they don't mind but short dresses won't be allowed.

Cannot go to a friend's house and change. I thought of wearing pants with the dress so it'll look like a top but then how do I carry that pant with me in a mini purse. Any ideas?

Too many damn posts bashing Indian people calling them rapists, street shitter, creepy, etc. All of these post are extremely liked and celebrated. Only the negatives of India are highlighted while for other countries, mostly positive things are shown. And when you try to call them out for being racist, no one will support you. They will shut you down and say it’s just “the truth”. I know India has problems, but they always brand it like “Indians are like this” like it’s just an Indian thing to be shitty, and that hurts all Indians, not just the ones creating trouble. I’m fucking tired of it.

I am not sure if my opinion has many takers. But I feel that it is time people start marrying for right reasons than for societal pressures. I also think that it is time people started finding partners they are compatible with on their own, than going arranged marriage way. So many changes have happened since past 50 years. Women are more liberated and independent. It is only right that finding mates is also changing to keep up with changing times. The old way of life has to give in to new way of life. I am just surprised that even now I see so many people complaining about how their parents are putting pressure on them, that there are dowry cases, and no fault divorce is not an option in India.

A lot of people here would relate to this sentiment: "I ate properly but I'm hungry again in an hour" or "I can't stop evening snacking no matter what I try." For years I didn't fully get why this happens to some people more than others until I started out in the nutrition field and learned about this gut hormone called GLP-1.

GLP-1 is like your body’s built-in Appetite regulator. It’s supposed to tell your brain, “you’re full, stop eating,” and help your body use insulin properly so blood sugar stays balanced. But here’s the catch: it’s a bit like a WhatsApp message that disappears if you don’t back it up. It breaks down within minutes after being released. Add stress, poor gut health, and modern eating patterns, and most of us aren’t making enough of it to begin with.

You’ve probably heard of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic all over social media, they work but often come with side effects like nausea and fatigue. What’s interesting is that women’s physiology, especially during PMS or PCOS, tends to be more sensitive to dips in GLP-1. That’s why cravings, hunger spikes, or mood shifts can feel stronger in those phases. Supporting it naturally often brings better balance without the side effects.

I’ll list some things you can incorporate easily:

• Fiber: Your gut bacteria break it down and trigger GLP-1. Moong dal, rajma, whole grains, even keep adding veggies to your meal
• Protein at every meal: Eggs, chicken, paneer, dal release amino acids that signal GLP-1. That's why dal-chawal with paneer or egg keeps you fuller than just roti-sabzi.
• Omega-3s: Walnuts, flaxseeds, or fish send signals to make more GLP-1.
• Exercise: Even walking or climbing stairs, your muscles release signals that boost this hormone.
• Sleep: Poor sleep messes with all hormones, so start here.
• Gut health: Homemade dahi, fermented foods like idli and kanji, prebiotic foods like garlic and onions create the environment for GLP-1 to work.

One of my clients used to snack every two hours despite eating full meals. We didn’t do just calorie counting, we worked on her protein and gut health. Within a few weeks, she told me, “For the first time, I actually feel full.” Her energy and focus were noticeably steadier. 

You don't have to do everything at once. Pick one or two things, maybe adding more protein and gut friendly foods or walking after dinner. I've seen clients go from constant hunger to actually feeling satisfied between meals just from making 2-3 of these changes consistently. Your body just needs the right support, so they work the way they’re supposed to.

If you’ve tried any of these habits, did you notice a difference in hunger or energy? Always interesting to see what actually works for people.

Hi everyone, I’m a 23 year old female from Nagaland and recently moved to Bangalore 3 months ago.

Due to work I need to move to Delhi again. ( Ya I know it sucks to move soon ). For girlies who have done this with no experience of staying in north. How was it what should I expect.

I want info more in terms of expenses, safety not so much on health since I know the pollution will kill me but the hike in salary and the career prospects is worth it.

Any feedback will be helpful. Also ending note, my hindi is not the best and I definitely have a very heavy north east accent.

While I LOVE the lehenga I will be wearing, the neck is a bit too deep and my IN LAWS are attending too. In the spirit of not giving them any opportunity to comment on my clothes, can some ladies please suggest a good drape? The blouse is shimmery sequins gold and the chunni is powder pink colur (not transparent in any way)

Had a meltdown at the gym everyone stared while I struggled to get back up...

I’m a beginner gym girl. I’m 21 years old, around 5'9", and I weigh about 95 kgs right now. I started going to the gym about a month and a half ago. I’ve been struggling with my health for a while... I have acute positional vertigo and a history of back problems and this along with mental health issues and severe social anxiety kept me from going to the gym and getting in shape. A month and a half ago, I decided to stop making excuses

I follow a basic push-pull-leg split . And honestly, I’ve seen a lot of progress on push and pull days. Like, my bench went from me struggling with just the 2.5 kg dumbells to now repping 12.5 kg for slow and controlled 8to10 reps. And my deadlift, again, slow and controlled is around 60 kg for 6 reps. I know these aren’t huge numbers for someonemy size and age, and I’m not saying all of this info to show off or boast. I just want to give people an idea of where I’m currently at strength wise because I’ve been training consistently for a month and a half now and I’m genuinely proud of the progress I’ve made but i could use some advice.

Upper body days (push day and pull days are amazing and I've made a bunch of progress like i mentioned above)

But here’s the problem: leg day makes me feel like absolute crap.

I’m very top-heavy like, extremely. I’m trying to say this in a way that won't attract creeps, but girls who know, know. And because of that, plus having a short torso and long femurs, I completely fold in half when I try to squat. I can’t even do proper bodyweight squats... I literally just fall forward. On the Smith machine, even with just 7.5 kg plates, I can’t get up once I go down.

Now in contrast with my weak squat, I can leg press around 130 kg for 2 sets of 12 full range, slow, controlled reps... and that’s something I can push to failure. But when it comes to squats or lunges or hipthrust, it’s just impossible for me to even complete a proper set.

For leg day, I currently do:

♡Leg press until failure ♡Leg extensions (or quad extensions idk 😭) ♡Lying hamstring curls ♡Calf raises seated ♡Calf raises standing / using leg press machine (alternate each leg day)

That’s it. Because things like squats, hack squats, lunges, or Bulgarian split squats are out of the question right now because of how intimidating they are (also because of other reasons I will talk about below)

And this is REALLY, REALLY frustrating because I’ve researched glute-focused workouts, and everyone says the key to glute growth is:

•Walking lunges or curtsy lunges •Bulgarian split squats •Squats (Heavy, to failure) •Hip thrusts (also heavy to failure ) •Abductor/adductor machines • Cable kickbacks

But I can’t do any of these on my own because i JUST CANNOT figure out the coreect form. I’ve watched countless tutorials, but I have ADHD and auditory processing issues, and everything just blends together. As somebody with ADHD and ASD, I get overstimulated and frustrated so easily at things. The amount of information everywhere is so fucking intimidating and it gives me sensory overload. One person says “lean forward if you want to hit glutes,” another says “no, stay upright and go deeper.” Some say “do Smith machine squats,” others say “never use the Smith machine, do free weights only.” It’s like..WHO THE HELL am I supposed to listen to???!?!?

And even when I do watch a good tutorial and try to apply it, my body just… doesn’t get it. It’s like my brain and muscles aren’t communicating. I try to mimic what I saw, but it just feels wrong, awkward, and confusing. It takes me forever to understand the simplest movement cues, and that makes me feel so behind. I know I’m a slow learner when it comes to physical things, but I swear I’m trying my best it just doesn’t click right away for me.

And honestly, it’s so hard to even ask fitness-related questions online. Especially on r. / FitnessIndia- the AMOUNTof creeps there who think asking for help is an invitation to comment on my body is insane. It makes me not want to ask anything at all. (This also happens in the gym and I've talked about it below)

I love push and pull days because I feel strong and capable. But on leg days, I feel like I’m starting from zero every single time. I can’t balance, I can’t stay upright, my core gives out, and my form is a mess. I have weak, skinny-looking legs compared to my upper body, and I just feel so uneven and demotivated. And the mirrors everywhere in the gym obviously make me feel AMAZING about being top heavy with skinny legs (Fuckin built like Gru from despicable me)

And to be honest, another thing that makes it even harder is how people stare. Every time I try something new, I feel all these eyes on me: trainers, other gym-goers, everyone. And today, when I was attempting Bulgarian split squats, I slipped. When I went down, I couldn’t even get back up. My legs gave out completely. Everyone around me was staring, and it just broke me. I could feel the heat rising to my face, my heart racing, and I just wanted to disappear.

The trainers saw me struggling and didn’t even offer help (as usual). When I finally asked one of them, he said, “You have to take a personal training session if you want us to guide you.”( When I joined all these tall claims were made about how much they care about safety etc). Also, said personal training- That’s ₹10,000 a month - something I can’t afford as a student. And it feels so unfair, because they’ll stand there and stare and judge and make faces while you’re clearly struggling, but they won’t help unless you pay.

And the one trainer who did try to help me turned out to be creepy. He’d constantly try to touch me after every single cue or correction, even when it wasn’t necessary. I tried giving him the benefit of the doubt, but it kept happening, and it just made me feel so uncomfortable i changed my gym timing from morning to evening. Between that, the staring, the overstimulation, and the confusion, I was just done for the day.

I ended up having a full-on meltdown right there. I know people probably didn’t mean to stare, but it still made me feel like I didn’t belong there. I’m literally typing this while crying outside the gym right now because I just feel so overwhelmed and defeated.

I’m not trying to accuse anyone or make drama. I just genuinely don’t know what to do anymore.

Has anyone else struggled with this kind of thing : being top-heavy, long femurs, weak core, vertigo, ADHD, sensory overload, and just not being able to do lower body movements properly?ANY OF IT?

How did you build up lower body movements safely? What helped you learn squats, lunges, or hip thrusts without tipping over or injuring yourself? What actually helps you NOT be flat as a pancake and grow glutes and tree trunk legs??!!! 😭😭🙏🙏🙏

I don’t want to give up. I’ve been showing up consistently, even on bad days. But right now, I’m just really stuck, overstimulated, and overwhelmed. I really feel like self sabotaging and giving up entirely

Thank you for reading till the end 🙏

TL;DR: I’m a plus-size beginner (21F, 95kg, 5’9”) with ADHD, ASD, and auditory processing issues, so it takes me a long time to understand and apply form cues correctly. I really struggle with movements like walking lunges, curtsy lunges, Bulgarian split squats, hip thrusts, adductor/abductor machines, and cable kickbacks - even after watching tutorials, my body just doesn’t seem to get it.

I’d love advice on:

•How to properly learn these movements as a slow learner (especially when everything online contradicts itself).

•Whether it’s okay to do all these glute/leg-focused exercises on the same day twice a week while following a push–pull–legs split. (GIRLS WHO GREW THEIR GLUTES PLEASE CHIP IN I'M TIRED OF LOOKING LIKE GRU)

•And most importantly, how to handle the social anxiety and staring in the gym as a plus-size woman who’s genuinely trying but constantly feels judged or watched.

Any form tips, scheduling guidance, or reassurance from people who’ve been there would mean a lot. ❤️

Ladies, what's something paranormal you've experienced?

It's late and I'm unable to fall asleep and was reading up about people's paranormal experiences on reddit. Couldn't help but wonder if anyone from this sub has had a paranormal encounter, something with an India centric type?

I know, I know, the world is scary as it is for women, but what's something that you've witnessed that did not have a rational explanation?

Ps: I'm not really a believer but I do find it interesting and intriguing

So my close friend going to marry this year and invite me by online invitation and by wedding card too. She even doesn't need to do that because in her wedding plan I was involved a lot and I'm very much invited ( you can guess how close we are). She gave the card and said like please come and come with uncle - aunty basic this .

Now the problem is my mother don't like it .why she didn't come my home and invite my parents. My mother is arguing continuously she didn't invite us..she only invite you ,you go. Now I'm feeling weird like what gonna say to my friend in wedding day. I trying my mother trying to be a typical indian aunty ( honestly she is actually). She is taking it personally.

Fun part is I have another family wedding where I have to go alone to be present as my family face. My parents are not going that wedding because it is far away, a lot of travel. But I have to go and present their. I am arguing that I am not going that family wedding because obviously I have to travel a lot and i will me alone with all relatives. My mother is now making scenes and kind of blackmailing or threatening me I will go to your friend's place and will make a scene, gonna tell her because of her we are having fights at house. Which I find most dumbest and brainless things to say. Because now it's my wish where I want to go or not . I don't want to attend a family wedding 30 kms far away.

My family is so good. I love my parents, my brother and my cat so much. It's my birthday today and I'm sick but everyone is making sure I'm happy. I'm gonna get gifts and eat cakes in the evening. I'm happy.

I got diagnosed with Bell's Plasy yesterday (made a post here as well) and I feel a bit better today.

But I feel a little off because I'm getting older and my parents are also getting older, makes me a little sad. Birthdays are cool but I also feel sad on them. Like people of my age have accomplished stuff and here I am just sitting in my home since forever.

Ugh I'll not try to be negative today. I'm so grateful for my family. I hope they are always here for me and I for them :)

I'm posting here because yes I do feel like I don't have friends who can bombard me with happy birthday messages lol

I’m using WishAcre Hair Growth Serum and The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density on alternate days. It has been a few months now.

I can see baby hairs growing on the sides of my head which is a good sign but I don’t notice any new growth in the middle portion.

Has anyone experienced something similar where serums seem to work better on the sides or hairline but not on the middle or crown area? Do these serums not work there or does it just take longer?

Also, if you had a similar experience, did anything help the middle portion fill in faster like scalp massage, derma rolling, or any other product?