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The risks of telling all about your ex

Love and relationships
“Telling your new girlfriend everything about your old relationships is suicidal,” says Roshan. According to him people would end up ruining their new relationships if they were completely honest about their past.

Kissing: do’s and don’ts

Making Love
Kissing: where the magic starts – or the dreams die! Kissing is often the first step to physical intimacy. We’ve done the groundwork for you with our kissing dos and don’ts. Read carefully and enjoy kissing!

Does body weight of your partner matter for sex?

Our Bodies
10-couple? One partner is shaped like a 1, the other like a 0. Saurabh is thin as a rail, Vandana's figure is... very full. Sure, they don’t fit the stereotype of a compatible couple. But the lovers say size doesn’t affect their sexual chemistry.

First time sex: do's and don'ts

Virginity
Thinking of having sex for the first time? It’s normal to be nervous. All first-timers face the same kind of anxiety. We’d like your first time to be pleasant and memorable, so here are our top tips to help you overcome some of your nerves.

Weird things boys do with their penises...

Male body
Some of the silly things males do with their penises: injecting with olive oil, grilling with mushrooms, humping ambulances... No wonder there are regular outbreaks of ‘penis panic’. These news flashes and more in this edition of ‘Sex in the Press.’

Pregnancy: myths busted

Pregnancy
In this week's Sex Myth Buster edition, let’s talk about pregnancy. Is it still OK to have sex? Is exercise bad? Can you tell the gender of your baby without an ultrasound? All this and more. Read on...

Asking someone out: do's and don'ts

Meeting someone
You fancy that girl or boy and you’ve got positive vibes from them. Now comes the next big step – asking them out. This can be tricky. What should you say? What shouldn’t you say? What are the golden rules to obey? Read on to find out.

Marriage proposals: do's and don’ts

Thinking about Marriage
‘Will you marry me?’ could well be the most difficult question you’ll ask in your lifetime. So we advise you to prepare well! Before you go ahead and pop that question, here are a few dos and don’ts to keep in mind.

Fighting: do's and dont's

Relationship problems
How many couples have you met that have never argued? Chances are – none! Rows are unavoidable in intimate relationships. So if a fight is on the cards, it had better be fair. Check out our fighting dos and don'ts.

Dating don’ts for guys: hot tips from single girls

Meeting someone
Want to know how not to woo a woman? Ask the experts: single girls. Five single women, five top tips on what not to do when you’re trying to impress them on a date – from putting on an act and trying too hard to getting too steamy too soon.

'Caught in the act’ in office

Love and relationships
“My guy and I had to find safe public spots to have sex,” Priya says. Like many Indian couples, Priya and her boyfriend made love in parks and other deserted spots because both lived with their parents in Mumbai.

Pain during sex: suffering in silence

Sex Problems: how to overcome them
Half of all women under 25 say they sometimes or always have pain during intercourse. Why do they put up with it? In most cases there’s no medical cause, says Dutch psychologist Ellen Laan.