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Sex, breast, orgasm: Say them out loud!

Our Bodies
Women talk about sex, yes – you heard it right. On Women’s Day, Love Matters India asked women about the change they want to see around sex and sexuality.

Smelly white fluid on your genitalia: It could be smegma

Our Bodies
Have you noticed a white, sticky substance on your genitals? It could be smegma, a lubricant naturally secreted by our genital glands. If left unattended, it can be painful. Here’s a quick ‘low down’ on how to deal with it.

Women who have more orgasms: what’s their secret?

Orgasms
Don’t orgasm as often as your man? Recent research reveals what the two of you can do about it.

It’s time to talk about sex – before, during and after breast cancer

Our Bodies
Having sex may not be your priority when you or your partner is undergoing diagnosis/treatment of breast cancer. Cancer and sex is something very few talk about – whether it is the benefits of sex or the sexual side effects of cancer treatment. Here are a few things to consider:

My periods are irregular. What should I do?

Our Bodies
Hi Auntyji..my periods are very irregular and I am constantly worried. Is something wrong with my body? Please help me. Seher, 20, Delhi.

How much makeup do guys find attractive?

Female body
Do guys go for girls with glamourous makeup or a natural look? They certainly prefer less than most women apply for a night out, according to UK research.

Morning-after pills instead of condoms – is that OK?

Choosing the right birth control
Hi Auntyji. My boyfriend has stopped using condoms – says sex is more fun without them. But he ensures that I use emergency contraceptive pills (ECP) for protection. But it is now impacting my periods. What should I do? Mona, 24, Jalandhar.

Menstrual Cups: Top Ten Facts

Female body
Menstrual Hygiene Day, marked on 28 May, saw much social media buzz around menstrual cups – a relatively new feminine hygiene product. But what are they and should you try them? Here's our quick primer…