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Risky thrills of secret sexting

Love and relationships
“Sexting is fun,” says 21- year-old Ruchi, a self-confessed serial sexter. She’s had a long-distance lover for over a year now and says sexy SMS exchanges have helped keep her relationship buzzing.

The truth about sex, guilt and religion

Making Love
Religions that forbid porn, masturbation and premarital sex don’t stop most people from partaking in them. They just stop people from enjoying them. But saying goodbye to a conservative religion may improve your sex life, an American study says.

Early drug treatment cuts risk of spreading AIDS

STI prevention
People with AIDS can dramatically cut the risks of infecting their sexual partners if they start taking antiretroviral drugs immediately rather than waiting till they become more ill.

India tops child bride table

Marriage
Forty-seven percent of Indian women aged between 20 and 24 were married by 18. That’s higher than the average for both South Central Asia and Africa, the Times of India reports.

Latin lover: fact or myth?

Gender Diversity
What makes the legendary Latin lover special? Is it genetic or cultural – or is it a myth? Sexy, smooth-talking Latin American and Spanish pop singers and footballers have won international fame, boosting belief in the magic of the Latin lover.

Feminist porn: emotions as well as orgasms

Porn
We ask award-winning erotic film director Jennifer Lyon Bell if pornography has a female-friendly future?

Dutch researchers help women climax

Orgasms
Amsterdam’s AMC university hospital is testing a unique way of bringing women to orgasm in the lab. The volunteers watch erotic films while a special device stimulates their clitoris. If that doesn't work, they get a quick dose of testosterone.

Can you tell a cheater by their voice?

Love and relationships
How can you tell if your crush would cheat on you? By their voice, a recent study found. Before you reject potential cheaters, beware, there’s a catch. The same men and women rated as being likely to cheat are also the most attractive.