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Smelly white fluid on your genitalia: It could be smegma

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Have you noticed a white, sticky substance on your genitals? It could be smegma, a lubricant naturally secreted by our genital glands. If left unattended, it can be painful. Here’s a quick ‘low down’ on how to deal with it.

Is masturbation unhealthy?

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Hi Auntyji, I masturbate and I get to hear of all kinds of side effects... Is masturbation really harmful to men's health? Cherian, 22 years, Mumbai.

Curved Penis: Top 5 Facts

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While the road to love is not straight and smooth for most people, things can get more tricky when you have a curved penis. Or so you’ve heard! Read on to find out more about a condition that you may have heard about but barely know in detail….

Top tips for healthy penis and testicles

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Healthy genitals are important for the overall well being of a man. Problems with the penis or the testes can often be a sign of an underlying condition, which many men tend to often ignore because of the embarrassment. Here are some tips for keeping your penis and testes healthy.

It’s time to talk about sex – before, during and after breast cancer

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Having sex may not be your priority when you or your partner is undergoing diagnosis/treatment of breast cancer. Cancer and sex is something very few talk about – whether it is the benefits of sex or the sexual side effects of cancer treatment. Here are a few things to consider:

Breast cancer in men – Top five facts

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When we think of breast cancer, we almost always also think of women. But do you know that men also have the same breast tissue and the same lymphatic system in their chest and can thus also develop breast cancer? Let’s unravel some facts about it.

My periods are irregular. What should I do?

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Hi Auntyji..my periods are very irregular and I am constantly worried. Is something wrong with my body? Please help me. Seher, 20, Delhi.

Breast shape and nightfalls: What's your puberty grief?

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Teenage is a confusing period – there are many changes in the body – and thus an easy time for myths to prey on. Breasts, penises, menstruation and masturbation – myths galore. We bust some to make troubled teens a tad easier.