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I am allergic to condoms, what to do?

Birth Control
A lot of people are allergic to latex, which is the most common material used by most condom brands for making condoms. If that applies to you or your partner, look for ones made of nitrile or other materials. Find your best condoms!

My condom broke during sex, what to do?

Birth Control
Sometimes condoms break. This can happen when you don't wear the right condom size or just because of bad luck. You can try a different condom brand or size next time and read tips below:

How to wear condoms - female condoms?

Birth Control
Female condoms be worn and removed at home on a need basis. Here is a quick guide to wear or how to use condoms for females effectively.

Corona - Are pregnant women more at risk?

Pregnancy
The Coronavirus pandemic has left everyone worried, more so if you are pregnant or have someone in the family who is pregnant. How worried should you be? What precautions should you take at this time? Love Matters answers the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Coronavirus and its effect on pregnant women.

When Afsana wore a mangalsutra!

Love and relationships
‘Didi, you don’t know what we are going through. Because of the mistake of some people, we all have to suffer,’ Afsana told me as she came to pick her wages, wearing a bindi and mangalsutra. The virus had not only taken their livelihood but also their peace of mind, Niharika shares a conversation with Love Matters India.

‘Lockdown took me back to Sagar’

Love and relationships
It was during the lockdown that Nikita ‘bumped’ into Sagar, her crush from childhood. The memories came rushing back to her as she shared her story with Love Matters India.

I did not even touch him

Love and relationships
The sight of Sameer’s side of the bed remaining untouched for the next 14 days even when he was less than 20 feet away from her broke Akshara’s heart. What was holding her back to go and hug her husband? She shares her story with Love Matters India.

Self care at home - ten things you should do!

Love and relationships
Locked at home, no outings, not meeting friends, nothing seems exciting. Haina? Even having a haircut or getting your eyebrows done feels like a far fetched idea in these times. If you’re feeling stressed, anxious or panicking, be reassured that this is a very normal response. All you need is some self-care, some TLC ( tender love caring).