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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.

Pain during erection: Check for Frenulum Breve

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Frenulum Breve, also known as short frenulum is a condition in which the frenulum - the elastic fold of skin around the penis is really short and causes pain during sex and masturbation. But there is a cure. Let’s get you more details.

Does regular sex makes vagina loose?

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Apprehensions about loosening of the vagina and ways to tighten it are among the most common queries we receive from our readers. Can regular sex impact the shape of the vagina? Does an altered shape or reduced elasticity impact sexual pleasure? If so, how? Let’s separate the myths from facts.

Spotting – What causes bleeding between periods?

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Have you ever experienced a fleeting spell of bleeding between two menstrual cycles? As unnerving as it may seem, this phenomenon known as spotting is not unusual. A majority of women experience it at least once in their lifetime. And for some, it is a frequent occurrence. Let’s learn more.