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'It’s just a slap, get over it'

Relationship problems
“I was in a four-year-long relationship but it was after it ended that I learnt I was in an abusive relationship since the first day,” says Reena. Read on to know more about her shocking story.

First love? I would rather forget mine

Relationship problems
People told me that you never forget your “first love,” but I would rather forget mine.

I won’t shed another tear for him

Relationship problems
I never knew I was in an abusive relationship until two days ago, when I read an article on your website titled, “Dealing with an abusive partner.”

'I did not know I was in an abusive relationship until..'

Sexual Harassment
“Anything I did without his approval was wrong,” says Reshma about her abusive and violent ex. Why did she give him so many last chances?

I came out to my Mom on Facebook

Sexual Orientation
In India, people from the LGBTQ spectrum are often bullied. Read on to find out how a young boy used Facebook to react to a homophobic attack and come out to his mom at the same time.

Best and worst of pregnancy: How was yours?

Being Pregnant
What are the best and worst parts of pregnancy? Do you know the early signs of pregnancy? Two young mothers open up about their pregger fever.

Casual sex: Young Indians speak out

Making Love
Casual sex – is it fun? Can it be risky? Love Matters spoke to young Indians about their experience with casual sex.

Ups and downs of living together unmarried

Love and relationships
“Living together is the best decision we’ve made so far. There are glitches but we are learning to deal with them, slowly and steadily,” says Priya. Find out how Priya dealt with its ups and downs of a live-in relationships.

Top 5 apps for a hot love life

Making Love
Not enough time with your partner? Is your busy work schedule creating a dent in the relationship? Love Matters brings you top five smartphone apps that could spice up your love life.

Gay sex isn’t just anal sex

Sexual Orientation
Only just over third of the gay men surveyed in a US study said they had anal sex last time they made love. Men who have sex with men have a much wider repertoire of sexual activities, researchers say.

Are you LGBTQ sensitive?

Sexual Diversity
Wondering how LGBTQ sensitive you are? Love Matters has compiled a set of insensitive phrases, comments and questions that often come from seemingly liberal people. Read on and raise your queer EQ…

When I fell in love with a married man

Marriage troubles
Alyssa felt guilty when she had sex with her lover for the first time. Because she was the ‘other’ woman. He was married and had two kids. Four years later, she’s still part of the extra-marital affair. Find out more.