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Most couples must've done everything, we were just kissing!

Samar was quite excited to go to his honeymoon with Mira after however, it turned out to be quite a disaster. He tells Love Matters India how things finally changed for him and Nancy.

My bf and I will visit Didi on Diwali

Dhruv’s sister, who initially tried to ‘talk him out of being gay', now likes his pictures with his partner on Facebook. He tells Love Matters India how things changed slowly but positively for him.

She gave me just what I wanted – a human reaction

When Ikshaku’s long-term boyfriend broke up with him, he was heartbroken. Friends advised him many remedies, including going on a long vacation to heal. But Arpita, she was understanding and sympathetic, and also a little bored. Ikshaku tells Love Matters India, it’s just what he wanted – a human reaction!

I wasn’t allowed in because of my clothes

Rajneesh was turned away from his favourite pub because he chose to wear a dress. It made him feel horrible and he could not take the humiliation. Rajneesh tells Love Matters India how Abhi helped him cope by just listening to him patiently.

‘I never said my crush was a boy’

Tanika was nervous about telling Sumati, her best friend, about her first crush. What unfolded next was a complete surprise for both. Tanika recalls her conversation with Sumati for Love Matters India.

Ma said she wants to meet her daughter-in-law!

Sagarika was sure her parents would never approve of her relationship with Sanah. Her parents were however surprised why she had cried over something so ‘normal’. She shares her incredible story of parental support with Love Matters India.

My brother, my pride

Like a desi bhai, Lavanya’s brother is always ready to punch people, if she would just let him! Not to restrict her freedoms, but to protect and promote them. Lavanya tells Love Matters India about Vishrut, her brother, who stood by her as she came out as a bisexual.

I look like my mother when I become ‘Shabnam’

Nitish’s mother loved playing with him when he dressed up in her saree. Today, when he becomes the drag queen ‘Shabnam’, he feels she is by his side and will always be.

I want love, not sex!

At 22, Shikha realised that her life and longings were a little different from those of her friends. Find out how she deals with being asexual…

Why do women fake orgasms?

There are many reasons why women fake orgasms. Shame of not being able to orgasm soon enough, boring hook up or just being tired. Love Matters asked a few young women their deep, dark secret…

Ma's secret: Married at 14

Richa always knew that there was something amiss about her parents’ marriage. But she wasn’t emotionally ready for her mother’s revelation.

‘He would want more this time’

Rashi asked Yuvika if she should have sex with Karan. She felt unsure because she had only recently met him in Goa. Is a good first impression a green light for sex? Yuvika tells Love Matters India how Rashi made her decision.