Making Love

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Gay sex isn’t just anal sex

Sexual Orientation
Only just over third of the gay men surveyed in a US study said they had anal sex last time they made love. Men who have sex with men have a much wider repertoire of sexual activities, researchers say.

For more sex, get a good night’s sleep

Female body
Imagine if all you needed to improve your sex life was a good night’s sleep. Recent research reveals just what women need for lots of great sex.

My BF wants to copy porn sex – what should I do?

Porn
These days my boyfriend has a new bug – he wants us to try stuff from porn films he watches. I am not sure I want to “copy” blue films, is it even possible?! Help me, I don’t want to lose my love over sex! Sonu (24), Secunderabad.

What you need to know about sex in long-term relationships

Love and relationships
Will my sex life be better or worse if I'm in a committed relationship? As with so many things relating to sex, there is no straight answer, unfortunately. The good thing is: if you happen to be in a relationship with mediocre sex, there are things you can do. Check out the facts!

Quiz: Are you good in bed?

Making Love
Curious to know how you rate in bed? Take the Love Matter’s quiz to see how you measure up.

Do women in love have better sex?

Happy relationships
Do you need to be in love to get the best out of sex? Or is a steamy one-night stand just as satisfying? US research reveals the link between love and sexual pleasure.

Fetishes: Top Five Facts

Making Love
We all have our hidden fantasies and fetishes – fair or dark skin, buttocks, breasts, feet or silk lingerie. What’s the fixation with objects and body parts? What causes them? Which are the most common? We have the facts on fetishes.

Booty calls: research reveals the truth

Making Love
A 10pm phone call. “Hi, how about if I come over?” That means ‘come over for hot sex, no strings’. It’s a booty call. He and she both know the deal… don’t they?