Women’s health: How men can empower and support women’s well-being

By Roshni Tamta  |  First Published Sep 29, 2024, 1:32 PM IST

Ultimately, supporting women's health requires relationships where men and women help each other's physical and emotional well-being, rather than just men pitching in. Men who actively participate in these areas help not only their partners but also families and communities at large.


It is more crucial than ever to have a dialogue about women's physical and mental health in today's quickly changing society. However, there's a sometimes disregarded element: how men can actively promote and enhance the well-being of their female partners and loved ones.

Men can do a great deal to support women by advocating for equal access to healthcare. Being informed is the first step in this. Men can better advocate for women's health by being aware of the unique health issues that women confront, such as endometriosis, hormone imbalances, and reproductive health. Men can help improve healthcare outcomes by encouraging women to seek expert treatment and by showing up for visits when necessary.

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Men should also speak up in favor of improved workplace regulations that facilitate women's access to resources for mental health, paid family leave, and menstrual health accommodations. It is possible to erase stigmas and encourage systemic improvements by making these efforts on a personal and professional level.

Men who promote women's health not only improve the well-being of their partners but also go against outdated gender stereotypes. Men become allies in the struggle for a healthier, more equitable future by supporting mental health awareness, pushing for healthcare reforms, and being emotionally present throughout pregnancy.

Men can lead by example at home by encouraging balanced relationships and showing respect for women's health. This could include small but important changes like helping each other out with household duties to reduce physical strain, promoting stress-relieving or physical activity as a good habit, and lending support when making healthcare decisions.

Ultimately, supporting women's health requires relationships where men and women help each other's physical and emotional well-being, rather than just men pitching in. Men who actively participate in these areas help not only their partners but also families and communities at large.

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