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Is it OK to have sex during her periods?

Female body
My girlfriend doesn't want to have sex during her periods, but I really want to. Is there something wrong with sex during menstruation? Sanjay (24), Noida.

8 more things women shouldn’t put in their vaginas

Female body
A couple of weeks ago, we gave you a handy list of things that should stay away from your vaginal area. This week, we’re adding to that list to make sure you’re safe and healthy down there.

In-vitro fertilisation: Top 5 facts

Pregnancy
Couples who can’t get pregnant turn to medicine to help them have a child. IVF (in-vitro fertilisation) is often their last hope. But what is IVF? What do you need to know? Check out our top five facts!

Why do men like curvy bottoms?

Female body
Are curvy bottoms just the latest fashion trend or is there a reason men dig bodacious behinds? Scientists say they’ve found the secret.

10 things you need to know about FGC

Female body
Nigeria banned female genital cutting or female genital mutilation (FGC/FGM) last week. That is a huge step forward for women's rights. But what is FGC? And what does the situation look like elsewhere?

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.

Why women want sex

Female body
Getting turned on is mostly physical for men – they get an erection, then they want sex. But for women, thoughts and emotions matter more to sexual arousal than physical changes like their vagina getting wet.

My husband couldn't find my vagina!

Female body
“A guy and a girl got married. On the wedding night, when they thought they were all prepared to have sex, they couldn't find the vagina! I was that girl – and my husband used a torch to figure out my anatomy,” says Rini.