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How does pregnancy happen?

Pregnancy
‘Have you ever wondered how pregnancy happens? Dr. Kumar asked Amit. He looked at Shreya for answers. If you too are unclear about how pregnancy happens or looking for information on early signs of pregnancy or how to avoid pregnancy, read on!

A kiss or sex - can it spread the coronavirus?

Making Love
Kiss and make-up they say! But not in the times of Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19). Coronavirus is not an STD/STI i.e. it does not spread sexually. However, the act of sex involves close contact of bodies - hands, mouth, tounge, genitals. So if you have sex (or kiss or hug) with an infected person, you too can catch the virus. For more details read the article.

Same-sex marriage in India: Top facts

Marriage
When we hear the word marriage, we immediately picture a bride and a groom. But what about a bride and a bride or a groom and a groom? Unfortunately, the Indian legal system does not yet recognise same-sex marriages, making them a distant dream for homosexual couples in the country.

What are female condoms?

Birth Control
Why should boys have all the fun or all the control! A new kind of birth control option is now available to women. Are they the best condoms? Love Matters brings you the top facts on female condoms.

My bf took my money and disappeared

Love and relationships
When Arun asked Sneha to lend him a huge sum of money, she could not say no. She was in love and genuinely wanted to help him, even if it meant borrowing money and lending it to Arun. What happened next changed her life. She shares her story with Love Matters India.

The never-ending story of ‘adjustments’

Love and relationships
Is this a women’s hostel? Or a jail? A hospital unit? Or a Coronavirus quarantine cell! Now don’t laugh, time kharab chal raha hai...It’s overcrowded and the women are arguing. A doorbell rings and the argument in the room becomes heated. Why are they fighting and where are we?

He felt he was doing me a huge favour!

Sexual Diversity
I don't want a caretaker disguised as a boyfriend. What I want from the person I choose is respect and love. I want romantic dates, flowers, movies, holding hands, hugs and kisses. Why is it so hard for people to understand that I want the same things they want? The same ability to fall in love and be loved, Srishti told Rising Flame.

Thappad – A slap on ‘chalta hai’ attitude in marriage

Marriage
Thappad shows the reality of many Indian households where men can do anything and get away with it easily – even physical abuse! Love Matters condemns domestic violence and gives Thappad it’s stamp of approval for shining a spotlight on this issue.