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Agh, my boyfriend is so messy! What should I do?

Love and relationships
My boyfriend is cool but very messy. He gets into bed with his shoes on, hardly ever brushes his hair, wears filthy jeans. If I tell him, he either laughs it off or gets upset. What do I do? Kirti (22), Allahabad.

Sexsomnia: the mysteries of sleep sex

Sex Problems: how to overcome them
Your partner wakes you up in the night to make passionate love. Sounds romantic? Not if he’s still fast asleep. Why do some people suffer from sexsomnia? A UK sexpert investigated.

Getting over a breakup: Do’s and Don’ts

Breaking up
Going through a break up is not easy. You are trapped in a turmoil of emotions and negativity. Read our do’s and don’ts to stay strong...

Oral sex: Ecstasy or disgust?

Ways to Make Love
Oral sex: for some people, giving it drives them wild, receiving it is ultimate bliss. Others have quite a different reaction: ‘yuck’. We asked five young people an intimate question: is oral sex a no-no or a yes-yes-yes?

What does it take to turn you on or off?

Making Love
Is a glance enough to drive you wild with desire? Or is the slightest mood-killer enough to put you off sex? Your answer can reveal a lot about your sex life, says the latest research on women’s sexuality.

India’s new sexual health info line

Female body
CREA, a human rights organisation, recently launched an info line ‘Kahi Ankahi Baatein.’ Love Matters interviewed CREA's programme co-ordinator Anubha Singh to find out more about it.

Will my in-laws mind my dark complexion?

Thinking about Marriage
I am dating a guy since two years. He is fair, tall and supportive but I am quite dark. If I get married to him, will his family be considerate? Minakshi (22), Mysore.

… And why do you flirt?

Meeting someone
Do you enjoy flirting regularly or are you an occasional flirt? Love Matters asked four young Indians about their flirting experiences. Read their responses…