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Painful periods/unable to have sex – Could it be endometriosis?

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Shradhha and Vikas walked into the infertility clinic after being married for eight years and unable to conceive. They told the doctor that having sex was so painful that they stopped trying for a baby after multiple unsuccessful attempts. Shraddha has informed the doctor that she has been having unbearably painful and heavy periods for many years. After conducting a few tests, the doctor found out that she was suffering from endometriosis.

‘Was my vagina tight for him?’

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‘But there was a secret. A secret that I hadn’t revealed to Jithin yet. I was achingly waiting for Jithin to come and hold me, but was also scared about what could happen next,’ Hina told Love Matters India as she shared her story.

‘Addicted’ to Masturbation? Here’s what you can do!

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‘I masturbate 4-5 times a day, is it too much!’, ‘I want to stop masturbating every day’ ‘How to control the urge to masturbate?’ ‘How much is too much?’ If some of these questions are on your mind, Love Matters has some helpful tips and tricks for you.

How I discovered my clit!

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When Preeti first found out about her clitoris and how pleasurable it felt to touch there, she felt guilty instead of feeling happy. How did she discover it? She shares her story with Love Matters India.

Genital piercing: Top facts

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Many people pierce their ears. It’s common. But do you know that there are others who also pierce their tongue, lips, nose, eyebrows, and even that most sensitive of areas: their genitals? Both men and women do it. Let’s find out more about it.

Man boobs – What causes them and how to get rid?

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For men, developing man boobs, or moobs as they’re popularly called, can open the floodgates for stigma and judgment, leading to body image and self-esteem issues. Let's focus on helping you understand what causes some men to develop breasts and how it can be prevented.

Urinary Tract Infections: Everything you need to know

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You have an urge to go to the loo more frequently. However, the sensation fills you up with dread because you know it’s going to burn. Perhaps, you’re also experiencing pain or pressure in the abdomen before or during urination. Sounds familiar? You could be dealing with a urinary tract infection (UTI).

Painful periods: Causes, treatment and when to seek medical help

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Are your periods really painful and make you want to stop working and just lie down for all those days? Let’s look at some of the causes of painful periods and also what you can do about them.