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‘Yes I do, but alone’

Porn
When we think about porn, we imagine a picture of a man watching it. But do you know Indian women are among the biggest consumers of porn in the world? Love Matters India asked young women about their porn consumption, choices, and patterns.

‘Call after 4, my secretary is listening’

Pregnancy
When Amanda visited a doctor for her abortion, she refused point blank. Abortion is banned in the Philippines, she told her. But as she handed over the prescription, it had a secret note for Amanda. ‘Call me after 4’, it said. Love Matters brings you a story from the Philippines where doctors are risking their lives to provide safe abortions to women.

The doctor knew we weren’t married

Pregnancy
Suman and Abhay were in their early 20s. They couldn’t even dream of having a child at their age. But Suman missed her periods and an abortion was necessary. However, was it possible to get an abortion without being married? They weren’t sure. Suman and Abhay decided to act married at the doctor’s clinic. They shared their story with Love Matters India.

He wants more sex, I do not. Help!

Love and relationships
Hi Aunty ji, I like sex but my partner wants it daily. Our desires don’t match and it’s really making us argue. I love him but how to handle this situation. Keerthi, 25, Chennai.

‘It was my choice to abort...yet’

Birth Control
‘It was what I wanted to do. It was my choice. Yet I felt guilty.' Love Matters brings you the stories of two women from South Korea and about a feeling of guilt after an abortion that they share with women around the world.

I cheated when everything was perfect

Relationship problems
Anmol was in a stable relationship when he cheated on his partner. Did he fall out of love or was it just out of boredom? Let's find out more.

She lost her life after unsafe abortion

Pregnancy
She did what many women before her have done, attempting a dangerous method to terminate her pregnancy at home. This never would have happened if abortion were legal in her country. Love Matters brings you the story of Elizabeth of Argentina but really she could be from anywhere around the world.

Can I first ask for sex with my bf?

Love and relationships
My boyfriend and I have been dating for a year now. I would really like us to make love but being shy, my boyfriend hasn't initiated anything yet. What should I do? Seher, 23 years, New Delhi.