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Uneven breasts: what to do?

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A friend of mine told me last week that she felt embarrassed by her uneven breasts. “My left breast is bigger than my right. My boyfriend commented on it recently, I’ve been freaking out ever since,” she said. 

Does PMS really exist?

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PMS as we know it might be a myth, new research shows. Yes, many women find their mood changes over their monthly cycle. But in reality there’s a huge variety in how and when they are affected.

She has pain when we have sex – how can I help?

Sex Problems: how to overcome them
I got married a few days ago. My wife and I have tried having sex but she experiences a lot of pain. What can I do to help her? I don't want sex to be painful for her. What should I do? Amar, Varanasi

Menstruation: myths busted

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Menstruation – women experience it from teenage to middle age, yet periods are still taboo to talk about. Menstruation myths are common – so let’s get started with busting some of them in this week's Sex Myth Buster series.

Breasts: top five facts

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Small or big, round or pear-shaped: breasts come in all shapes and sizes. They do more than just provide milk for babies. They’re a secondary sex organ and are very sensual, giving pleasure when caressed. Here are our mammary Top Five Facts.

Naked without my bra

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India is a country where temples house busty topless goddesses, yet a girl can create havoc in an ordinary market place by wearing a short skirt. Or feel naked without a bra. What can wearing clothes – or leaving them off – mean to different people?

Her breasts are different sizes – should I worry?

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My partner-to-be told me yesterday that her breasts are of different sizes – what should I do? I want to continue the relationship, and actually it doesn’t matter. But she said, ‘they are really different sizes’. Please help me. Hanif, Ghaziabad

Do vaginas need tightening?

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Is the new ‘vagina tightening’ gel 18Again ridiculous and insulting? Or a means of female empowerment? 18Again is a"vaginal tightener" that claims to make a woman ‘feel like a virgin’ again. It’s sparked heated online discussion in India.