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India lacks access to safe abortion

Unsure about being pregnant?
Two thirds of abortions in India are done by unauthorised health services, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Women can get free, safe abortions from official clinics, but there aren’t enough around, says gynaecologist Kiran Kurtkoti.

Premature ejaculation - the couple’s problem?

Sex Problems: how to overcome them
Premature ejaculation is a problem to share, sexperts agreed at Latin America's SLAMS congress on sexual medicine. There’s plenty a woman can do to help a partner who has trouble with premature ejaculation, or PE.

Belly fat triggers erection problems

Male body
Problems getting an erection? Belly fat is one of the most common causes of erectile dysfunction, according to a new Dutch study. If you have trouble with erections, don't reach straight for the Viagra – change your diet and head to the gym.

His and her arousal - how to get in sync

Sex Problems: how to overcome them
At 11 pm – you’re tired and curling up with a good book but your partner is eager to curl up with you. “This is a very recognisable situation for many women,” says psychologist Ellen Laan. Women ask, “Where did he get that desire from suddenly?”

The biochemistry of love

Love and relationships
Drunk on love? Or feeling terrible about your break-up? It's all because of dopamine, the love elixir. It gives you a feeling of euphoria or hatred when you're in love. More about the biochemistry of love from Colombian expert Dr Juan Fernando Uribe.

Aphrodisiacs: fact or myth?

Making Love
Will an hors-d'oeuvre of oysters set you up for a steamy night with your lover? Those who swear by aphrodisiacs claim they increase sexual desire, says José Luis Beiztegui of the Spanish Association of Sexologists.

Does being overweight affect your sex life?

Our Bodies
Can being overweight affect your ability to masturbate and watch porn? Does it have any effect on your sexual desire, especially in your teenage? Let’s find out what Science has to say!

Savita Bhabhi: why drawn porn is a big draw

Porn
Cartoon porn star Savita Bhabhi pulls in millions of users to one of India’s 100 most-visited websites. Since the launch in 2008, the sexy housewife has become a sensation, with millions of hits per month. Why the success?