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I am not alone

Birth Control
As India’s first online platform providing blush-free information on sex and relationships, Love Matters India seeks to push for safer abortions in India by targeting the stigma around it. To enable that, we have launched a campaign called #IAmNotAlone - kya doge mera saath?

How I overcame the trauma of sexual assault

Sex Problems: how to overcome them
Megha had been in relationships, but whenever things started to get physical, she would back off. It took her a long time to realise how a single traumatic incident had changed her body image and feelings about sex.

Are we not India's daughters?

Sexual Harassment
Women from Northeast India get treated like sex objects, face racism and suffer more sexual violence. Is it an urban myth or everyday experience? Love Matters asked six Northeastern women if they experience discrimination in Delhi.

Molested for ‘appearing gay’

Sexual Diversity
*Uday was molested by his landlord but decided not to report the matter to the police because he knew he could be the one to be jailed.

Consent: All about being ‘raazi’

Love and relationships
Your body belongs to you alone, and therefore you should be the only one who decides what happens to it. Whether it’s a hug, a kiss, a blow job or penetrative sex, everything needs your consent, every time and it applies to everyone.

Kya Yahi Pyar Hain? The other side of love

Love and relationships
Can Love hurt? We are not talking about a heart break here. Can it REALLY hurt - physically, mentally and emotionally?

Body safety talk: Five quick tips for parents of young children

Sexual Harassment
There’s only one way to help children understand the concept of body safety and sexual abuse. Talk to them in their language. Yet, given the complexity of the topic, the most prepared of us can slip. It’s the kind of talk, which, if not done in an easy manner, can put fears in their little minds. So relax, be confident and talk to your child. Here are some handy tips:

Sex education in India isn’t a luxury

Love and relationships
People don’t talk about sex in India. That’s what critics said when Radhika Chandiramani launched sex education hotline TARSHI in 1996. But since then the Delhi-based line has answered hundreds of thousands of calls.

Monorchism: Top Five Facts about the missing ball

Male body
Monorchism is a condition of having only one testicle. This is often because the missing testicle is hiding inside the body, and hasn’t dropped down into the scrotum. Read on for top facts about the missing ball.

Menstrual Cups: Top Ten Facts

Female body
Menstrual Hygiene Day, marked on 28 May, saw much social media buzz around menstrual cups – a relatively new feminine hygiene product. But what are they and should you try them? Here's our quick primer…

Casual sex: do's and don'ts

Meeting someone
Sometimes all you want is fun – casual, uncomplicated, no strings, no drama, no commitments. If you’re up for casual sex, how can you keep it safe, uncomplicated and pleasurable? Check out our do’s and don’ts.

Arranged Marriages: Do’s and Don’ts

Marriage
Arranged marriages are a norm in India. Are you planning to get married to a partner chosen by your family or relatives? Read our do's and don'ts before you take the plunge...