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Compliant sex: when you say ‘yes’ but mean ‘no’

Relationship problems
Have you ever agreed to sex when you weren't feeling it? Many women say ‘yes’ when they’d prefer not to, research shows.

‘I went numb looking at my videos online’

Love and relationships
When their long-distance relationship did not work, Tarika decided to break-up with Anand. However, Anand could not handle the rejection. What he did next left Tarika broken. She shares her story with Love Matters India.

Age gap in romance – pass or fail?

Love and relationships
Priyanka Chopra – Nick Jonas, Kareena Kapoor – Saif Ali Khan, Shahid Kapoor – Meera Rajput. Have you placed bets on whether these relationships will last? Well, before you do, hear what science has to say!

How Amit and Shreya prepared for sex

Making Love
The thought of sex is exciting but can also be nerve racking. What if she doesn’t like my body? What If I get pregnant? What if I get HIV-AIDS? These and many such questions can run through our minds as we prepare for our first-time or even our zillionth-time sex. Love Matters brings you ways to deal with the most common concerns around sex.

How should I convince parents to not take dowry?

Love and relationships
I do not want to take dowry from the family of the girl I am about to marry. How do I explain it to her parents and mine? Sandarbh, 22, Buxar.

What your face says about your sex life

Our Bodies
​​​​​​​Can a person’s face reveal clues about their sex life? Recent research shows the surprising way that facial features are linked to sexual behaviour.

HIV prevention by pills - PrEp and PEP

Safe Sex
While HIV remains incurable, there are ways to reduce the possibility of catching the infection before an exposure to HIV virus has happened and even after a possible exposure. These medication courses are known as PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) and PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) respectively.

I have a ‘gent’s problem’, who should I see?

Our Bodies
Hi Auntyji, I have a male sexual health issue but I am not sure which doctor to consult. Sharad, 26, Ludhiana.