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Pick-up lines: do's and don'ts

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Did it hurt when you fell from heaven? Because you are an angel! Are you cringing yet? We are! Most pickup lines won't work. Some will. So what's the secret? We've put some success stories and some epic fails together.

'I was addicted to cybersex'

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What started as an innocent pastime activity – online sex – turned into a time-consuming addiction for Sameer. The blurry lines between cyber world and reality took a toll on his mental health and relationships.

Online dating: do's and don'ts

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As it becomes more and more difficult to meet people the old fashioned way your search for the girl or boy of your dreams might just lead you to the new and exciting world of online dating. Keep our list of dos and don’ts handy if you’re planning to take the plunge.

'He dumped me because I had condoms'

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“Keeping condoms at home doesn’t mean I’m sleeping with the whole world,” says Seema.

Sex and the internet: young Mumbai women online

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Surfing the web in secret to find out about emergency contraception? Or maybe you’ve just uploaded a new sexy profile pic on Facebook and you’re counting how many likes you get?

Navaratri: when love is in the air

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Celebrated across India in different styles, Navaratri festival is hugely popular, and the reasons aren't just holy. Navaratri venues are hotspots for young people to hook up.

Holiday romances: Do's and Don'ts

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Sunshine, beaches and alcohol: the perfect recipe for holiday romances! Know what you’re getting into because lots of summer love is actually just holiday lust. Read our do’s and don’ts to enjoy your holiday romance without a bad aftertaste.



Is online dating changing marriage?

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More than a third of couples in the US meet their wife or husband online and have a love marriage, and those who do have happier, longer marriages, a large study found.