Long-distance relationships doomed to fail? No, says latest research. Lovers who live apart feel closer to each other than lovers who don’t. They work out ways to make communication really count, strengthening their bond in the long run.
Q: I'm attracted to men who are about 10 years older than me. Whenever I try to date someone my age I find them too eager or boring. My present boyfriend is 12 years older than me. Am I a pervert to be attracted to older men? Sabiha (21), Coimbatore
Paying for sex is taboo – nobody wants to admit doing it. It's gross, weird, or even perverse. At least that's what some people say. But there's a huge market for paid sex. Learn more about what paid sex is about in this week's top five facts.
“I needed to celebrate being a lesbian,” says Amrita. Delhi was having its second Queer Pride Parade, and she was excited to take part. But there was a problem lurking: she hadn’t dared to tell her parents about her sexuality.
Sunshine, beaches and alcohol: the perfect recipe for holiday romances! Know what you’re getting into because lots of summer love is actually just holiday lust. Read our do’s and don’ts to enjoy your holiday romance without a bad aftertaste.
Watching porn can affect teens’ sexual behaviour and attitudes, but just how much is still up to debate. That’s because the effects of porn are different for everyone. Research shows personality and culture are also at play a part.
Q: My husband and I have been married three years – it was a love marriage. We still have sex regularly, but he doesn't kiss me or look at me during sex. What’s wrong? Does he still love me? What do I do? Suhani (27), Ranchi
“I think I’ve fallen in love with him again,” says Namrata. She started seeing Rishi when they were about 15 only to find out later that he had become a possessive partner. “He wanted to control everything. I had no option but to break up.”
