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Irregular periods: could it be PCOD?

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Irregular periods, acne, weight gain, fertility problems – if all this is bothering you, ask your doctor if it is polycystic ovary disease/syndrome (PCOD/S). PCOD occurs when a woman’s hormones are out of balance.

How to delay periods?

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Hi Auntyji, I am going on a beach holiday but the dates clash with my periods. How can I postpone my periods and is it safe? Samina, 24, Shillong.

Top tips for a happy period!

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We often think of the female period cycle as those 3 or 4 days in a month when a climax scene from a horror movie drops into our panties. But in reality, a woman’s body cycle is roughly 28 days long. Here’s how to manage your full cycle in a happy and healthy way.

Unmarried and scared to go to the gynae, help!

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Hi Aunty ji, I recently went to a gynecologist (female doctor) for exploring contraceptive options and the first question she asked me was – are you married? I felt really embarrassed. How should I deal with such a situation in the future? Shristi, 21, Gurgaon.

Clitoris: All the facts on the ‘love button’

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Love Matters gets you all the gyaan on the female organ, whose job is to sit back, relax and generate orgasms. Now, is that good life or what!

Breasts: is bigger better?

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Do men really prefer big, perky breasts? Guys across the globe reveal what they’re into when it comes to breast size and shape, in a recent study.

Young and female: Get your cervical shot now

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Cervical cancer is the fourth leading cause of death due to cancer in women. But there is good news. It is easily prevented via a vaccination. If you are a woman under 26, get yourself vaccinated now!

My girlfriend’s vagina is too dark

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Hello Auntyji, I have a problem. My girlfriend is very nice. She is also really pretty and fair-complexioned. But her vagina is too dark. This repels me and so I don't enjoy sex. What should I do? Jolly, 23 Ahemdabad.