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What we find hot in a date…

Meeting someone

How do you judge your date? By their looks, charm or just plain ol’ conversation? We asked a few young Indians this question. Here’s what they had to say…

Oral sex: Ecstasy or disgust?

Ways to Make Love

Oral sex: for some people, giving it drives them wild, receiving it is ultimate bliss. Others have quite a different reaction: ‘yuck’. We asked five young people an intimate question: is oral sex a no-no or a yes-yes-yes?

… And why do you flirt?

Meeting someone

Do you enjoy flirting regularly or are you an occasional flirt? Love Matters asked four young Indians about their flirting experiences. Read their responses…

My marriage is my decision

Thinking about Marriage

Mira was shocked to learn that her supportive parents were discussing her marriage behind her back. Find out how she decided to tackle the parental pressure…

All-time most romantic moments in Mumbai

Happy relationships

Struggling to find romantic ideas? Some young Mumbaikars share their most romantic moments. Read on to get ideas and be inspired…

First time when I shopped for birth control!

Birth Control

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…

Drunk, forced to go anal

Ways to Make Love

Rehan has been in a live-in relationship for two years with his girlfriend. A few weeks ago on a drunken night, she forced him to have anal sex. Find out more…

Does watching porn lead to rape?

Porn

The recent nationwide ban on porn created quite a stir in India. We asked a few young Indians about their views on the issue. Read on to find out what they think…

Bedroom raids by Mumbai sex police?

Making Love

Recently, the Mumbai police rounded up 40 couples from hotel rooms and charged them with public indecency. We spoke to a few young Mumbaikars, who think this violates their personal space.

'It’s just a slap, get over it'

Relationship problems

“I was in a four-year-long relationship but it was after it ended that I learnt I was in an abusive relationship since the first day,” says Reena. Read on to know more about her shocking story.