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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

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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…

How can my friend forget about her Khatna?

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Auntyji, my best friend informed me that she was cut when she was young. She feels hurt now and wants to forget about her Khatna. Please help us! Sara (26), Bhuj.

Growing up with menstrual taboos

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Little did young Shreelata know that getting her period would bring all sorts of restrictions on her personal life. Find out how she fought cultural taboos…

Ways to make love to her [VIDEO]

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You can make love to a woman in many different ways. Masturbating her, having oral sex and intercourse. Always remember, foreplay can be an important part of your sex life. Pleasure doesn't always mean intercourse. Scroll below for the video that explains various ways to make love to a woman.

From now on it’s tampons!

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When Priti learned that her period was clashing with her wedding date, she was very scared. She considered her options and finally decided to use tampons. It was her first time…

‘A Small Nick or Cut, they say…’

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The film features Dawoodi Bohra women and men speaking, boldly and earnestly, about the need to end Khatna, or Type I Female Genital Cutting.

Breaking menstrual taboos

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Love Matters asked young women in Delhi to share their experiences and differences around menstruation. Watch them challenge common stereotype and bust some crazy myths.