Reproductive health [1] practices among Muslim women in India have been little researched perhaps because of the widespread notion regarding the tight Islamic control over sexual behaviour and the sanctions against contraceptive use.
Scrutiny and control of women's sexuality and women's reproductive role by the state are well recognized in the history of societies [Sarkar 1993]. Tribal wars over possession of women were rooted in the struggle for survival of the tribe itself.
Sex therapy is designed to change certain patterns of sexual behaviour. Masters and Johnson gave new dimension to sex therapy. Today, we are entering into an era of reasoning, so what was once upon a time empirical is now being specific for each and every sexual dysfunction.
The RUWSEC case study is useful and inspiring, for it provides in-depth information and insight into what a women-centered reproductive health approach actually means at field and organizational levels.