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Gay sex isn’t just anal sex

Sexual Orientation
Only just over third of the gay men surveyed in a US study said they had anal sex last time they made love. Men who have sex with men have a much wider repertoire of sexual activities, researchers say.

Are you LGBTQ sensitive?

Sexual Diversity
Wondering how LGBTQ sensitive you are? Love Matters has compiled a set of insensitive phrases, comments and questions that often come from seemingly liberal people. Read on and raise your queer EQ…

Why I married my gay best friend

Sexual Orientation
Vibha and Shaan have been best friends since kindergarten. Their parents joked that they would fall in love and marry each other when they grew older. And true to predictions, that's exactly what happened. But Shaan is gay. So why did Vibha marry him? Find out more…

I’m homophobic – so what’s wrong with that?

Sexual Orientation
Q: I know I'm homophobic, but what can I do about it? It's a phobia, just like being scared of spiders. Gay people are just so disgusting, why do I need to like them? Vivek (27), Guwahati

Are homophobes secretly gay?

Sexual Orientation
Why do some straight men get so angry about gay sex? Is it because deep down, they're really homosexual themselves? Marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Love Matters revisits research on this controversial claim.

Guide to recovery for the cheated

Relationship problems
If your partner has cheated on you, it’s normal that you suffer from trust issues. But there are ways to recover and have a healthy relationship yet again. Here’s how…

Can sweet food spark romance?

Meeting someone
Scientists might have hit on a way to boost the success of a first date. Could cakes and sweets be the way to woo? Read on to learn the sugary secret to helping romance blossom.

For more sex, get a good night’s sleep

Female body
Imagine if all you needed to improve your sex life was a good night’s sleep. Recent research reveals just what women need for lots of great sex.