Image copyright AFP Image caption The handbook covers a range of topics considered taboo in IndiaAn Indian government resource kit on adolescent health has received acclaim because of its progressive stance on sexuality.
Same-sex attractionImage copyright Getty Images Image caption Homosexuality is a taboo topic in IndiaThe resource kit tells its peer volunteers: "Yes, adolescents often fall in love.
"The menstrual cycleImage copyright AFP Image caption Menstruating women are not allowed into many religious places of worshipMenstruation is widely considered to be "unclean" in India.
Encouraging girls to play outdoorsImage copyright AFP Image caption Girls are often expected to stay indoors and help with houseworkMany Indian parents do not allow girls to take part in sports or play outside once they have reached puberty.
Boys don`t cryImage copyright AFP Image caption Boys are told at a very young age that they are not meant to cry or show feelingsThe concept of masculinity is another issue dealt with in the resource kit.
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