Editorial Policy

Last updated: 26 August 2026

This page explains how JoshWell content gets made — how we pick topics, what evidence we accept, how we fix mistakes, and how we keep commercial interests out of editorial decisions. If we ever fall short of this policy, we want to hear about it: editor@joshwell.com.

How we choose topics

We write about the health questions Indian men are actually asking — hair loss, stamina, sexual wellness, relationships, and mental wellbeing. Topics come from search data, reader emails, and gaps we see in what's available: questions where the existing answers online are either in inaccessible medical English or are marketing dressed up as advice. We prioritise topics where a clear, honest article can genuinely help someone make a better decision.

We cover every topic in both English and Hindi, because good health information shouldn't require fluent English.

Evidence standards

Peer-reviewed research comes first. Where studies exist, we base our claims on them and describe the findings in plain language — "one small 90-day trial found...", not "science proves."
We're honest about weak evidence. Much of the supplement and wellness world runs on thin research. When the evidence for something is limited, mixed, or based on small studies, we say exactly that. An honest "we don't know yet" beats a confident exaggeration.
We never invent citations. Every study we describe is one we've actually identified. We do not fabricate study details, statistics, or DOIs.
Traditional remedies get the same scrutiny. Ayurvedic and traditional products are assessed on the available evidence, respectfully but without a free pass.

No cure claims — ever

India's Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act prohibits advertising cures for conditions like erectile dysfunction, impotence, and baldness. We comply fully — and we'd follow this rule even if the law didn't exist, because miracle-cure claims are how vulnerable people get exploited. You will never see "cure", "guaranteed results", or "natural Viagra" framing on JoshWell. For any medical condition, our consistent position is: see a qualified doctor first.

Corrections

When we get something wrong, we fix it — visibly.

Factual errors are corrected as soon as they're verified, and the article's "updated" date changes.
Significant corrections (anything that changes the article's conclusions or could have affected a reader's decision) are additionally flagged with a note on the article explaining what changed.
Anyone can report an error at editor@joshwell.com. Reports from medical professionals are prioritised.

How we use AI — disclosed honestly

We use AI tools to assist with drafting and translation. We think you deserve to know that plainly, not buried in fine print. Here's what it means in practice:

AI helps produce first drafts and Hindi adaptations.
Every article is reviewed and edited by a human editor before publication. Nothing is auto-published.
Health claims are held to the evidence standards above regardless of how the draft was produced — the standard is the standard.
Articles carrying a "medically reviewed" badge have additionally been reviewed by a qualified doctor — see our Medical Review Policy.

Editorial independence

JoshWell is funded by affiliate commissions, which are disclosed on every relevant page (Affiliate Disclosure). The rules of separation:

Editorial conclusions are reached before any affiliate consideration. Monetization attaches to content, never the reverse.
No advertiser or affiliate partner sees, approves, or edits our content before publication.
Commission rates never influence rankings, recommendations, or how critically we assess a product.

If you believe any content on JoshWell violates this policy, tell us. We will investigate and respond.