My husband is a sex addict and asks me to do acts that also hurt me physically. I am unable to talk to anyone about this. What should I do? ABC from XYZ.
Aarifa*, a pretty girl from a Mumbai slum, got married at 20 but her husband never consummated the marriage. Her marital woes did not end there as her father-in-law and other male members of the family made several attempts to rape her. Social activist Chinmayee Subash, who supported Aarifa with her eight-year-long legal battle, tells us her story.
Coming out can indeed be stressful for various reasons. Friends can be of great help in this phase. Yet, sometimes, unknowingly, they might end up saying things that are far from helpful! Here’s our guide to how you can make it smoother for a friend who’s coming out to you.
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:
"Are you horny? Tell me about your body?" Offensive comments from men in chats and on social networking sites are one of the most common forms of online sexual harassment for Mumbai women.
A classic type of intimate partner violence (IPV) is when a person tries to track and control his or her partner's behaviour. That's when showing a keen interest in a partner's life crosses the line into abuse. Check out our top five myths about intimate partner stalking.
Marital rape is a hidden form of sexual violence. Since it happens inside what should be the safety of a marriage, victims often find it hard to get support. Nina Mathur shares her experience and tells us how it is also interrelated with other forms of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), better known as domestic violence.
Living in Delhi comes with a set of 'rules' for women – especially going out late at night is a big no-no. But what happens when you yearn for just a bit of fun? Shreya Sharma shares the story of the night when she gave into temptation.
