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Readers of Love Matters tell of their own experiences – from when they got dumped or when they found a lump. And feel free to make contact to share your stories. Do you have a story in Hindi to share? For any story in Hindi, please write to us below in the comment section. For more stories in Hindi, click here. 

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Your story: First time masturbation

Making Love
First time masturbation experiences can be eye opening, pleasurable, embarrassing or even empowering. We asked some young Indians to share their first time stories…
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How could they do this to me?

Female body
When Saba was eight, an older man cut a part of her clitoris. Female genital cutting (FGC) is a common practice among Dawoodi Bohras in India. Here’s a personal account…
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Body weight: your most painful moments

Our Bodies
People often feel sad if they hear comments on their body type or shape. But what’s a perfect or ideal body size for men or women? Find out what our readers have to say…
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My best friend is a gay

Sexual Orientation
Many straight people grow up only hearing negative things about homosexuality. So then what happens when you actually meet openly gay people for the first time? We ask three young people.
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Shopping for my first sex toy

Ways to Make Love
Sunidhi decided to take the plunge and buy her first sex toy. She talks about her experience to Better Than Chocolate, a pleasure magazine by Lovetreats…
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Why I walked out of my marriage

Marriage troubles
Pooja’s world crashed when she discovered her husband texting his ex-girlfriend on their honeymoon. Find out how she walked out of her recent marriage…
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My boss sexually harassed me, I got him fired!

Sexual Harassment
Arti was shocked to learn that her colleague was being harassed by their boss. Read more to know how they gathered evidence to punish the offender…
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Being honest about my bisexuality

Sexual Orientation
Ashley discovered that she liked men and women both. It didn’t stop her from loving herself. Read how Ashley deals with traditional societal norms while being bisexual.
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Street sexual harassment: My first time

Sexual Harassment
“I was hardly 13 years old the first time I was ‘eve teased,’” says Richa. Read her story about how she feels embarrassed to talk to her parents about it even now.
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Mind it, we are just friends!

Love and relationships
Two friends managed to stand the test of time despite uncomfortable questions, silly rumours and unnecessary suggestions from friends and strangers alike. Read their story…
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The biggest hygiene peeves when it comes to sex?

Making Love
Bad breath, dirty hair or body odour can really affect your sex life. We spoke to few people to know what turns them off during sex.
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How we fell in love before our ‘arranged’ marriage

Marriage
When Sonali received a marriage proposal, she was uninterested in it. She always wanted to have a love marriage! Read how she changed her mind on a short trip with her partner.