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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.

What is a Micropenis?

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Do you worry you have a small penis? But then what really is a small penis? You would be surprised to know that a small penis or a micropenis is an extremely rare condition that affects a minority of men around the world. Curious to know if you are among them? Read on…

Abortion is not a substitute for contraception

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Love Matters India brings the best advice from gynaecologists for women seeking an abortion.

Phimosis - All I needed was a quick surgery!

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Arpan, 21, was very happy when he got selected for his dream government job but when he went for the medical examination, he was told to have a small penis surgery to get his Phimosis corrected. What is Phimosis? Let’s hear Arpan’s experience.