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Five years, no kids: Was something wrong with us?

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Three years into their marriage, Saurabh* and Shivani* were being constantly interrogated about why they weren’t having a child. Tired of it all, they decided to try for a child, but it wasn't as easy as the world had led them to believe.

Five super reasons to glove up now

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At least once in every consenting sexual relationship, couples have had the famous ‘can-we-go-without-a-condom’ discussion. Why do we see condoms as a barrier to sexual pleasure? Make friends with condoms and you will realise that they are capable of so much more than just saving a pregnancy! Here are five benefits of using condoms that will make you think twice before popping the ‘can we?’ question.

Can morning after pills make me infertile?

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I am getting married soon. Earlier, I have used morning after pills regularly. Now I am worried about complications with conceiving. Please help! Ratna (24), Jaipur

Unsafe sex, missed period: early signs of pregnancy?

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Auntyji, I had unsafe sex with my boyfriend recently. And he withdrew half a second late. I haven’t got my periods yet. Am I pregnant? I don't know how to check pregnancy at home. I am worried, please help! Rupa (23), Gurgaon.

First time when I shopped for birth control!

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Sex for the first time can be quite nerve-wracking, but so can your first time buying condoms. We gathered a few experiences from young Indians about getting contraception for the first time…

We had sex without condoms, help!

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Auntyji, my girlfriend and I had unprotected sex. Now she missed her period. Are these early signs of pregnancy? It freaks me out. What will we do if she is...? Help me, and please take my query asap. Anil (21), Jabalpur.

10 most common contraception myths

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Contraception myths are some of the most annoying myths. If you believe in the wrong ones, you might end up pregnant (or with a pregnant partner) even though you thought you did everything right. Let's bust contraception myths, not condoms!

Is withdrawal a sure way of preventing pregnancy?

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Withdrawal method is withdrawing the penis from the vagina before orgasm so that ejaculation occurs outside instead of within the woman’s vagina. Does it always work to protect from unwanted pregnancy? Let's find out.