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She gave me just what I wanted – a human reaction

Sexual Diversity
When Ikshaku’s long-term boyfriend broke up with him, he was heartbroken. Friends advised him many remedies, including going on a long vacation to heal. But Arpita, she was understanding and sympathetic, and also a little bored. Ikshaku tells Love Matters India, it’s just what he wanted – a human reaction!

I wasn’t allowed in because of my clothes

Sexual Diversity
Rajneesh was turned away from his favourite pub because he chose to wear a dress. It made him feel horrible and he could not take the humiliation. Rajneesh tells Love Matters India how Abhi helped him cope by just listening to him patiently.

‘I never said my crush was a boy’

Sexual Diversity
Tanika was nervous about telling Sumati, her best friend, about her first crush. What unfolded next was a complete surprise for both. Tanika recalls her conversation with Sumati for Love Matters India.

Ma said she wants to meet her daughter-in-law!

Sexual Diversity
Sagarika was sure her parents would never approve of her relationship with Sanah. Her parents were however surprised why she had cried over something so ‘normal’. She shares her incredible story of parental support with Love Matters India.

My brother, my pride

Sexual Diversity
Like a desi bhai, Lavanya’s brother is always ready to punch people, if she would just let him! Not to restrict her freedoms, but to protect and promote them. Lavanya tells Love Matters India about Vishrut, her brother, who stood by her as she came out as a bisexual.

My best friend told everyone I kissed a boy! Help!

Love and relationships
I kissed a boy and shared my secret with my best girlfriend. She has now told everyone about us. I am being teased and called a chalu ladki. Kaushiki, 18, Bihar.

I look like my mother when I become ‘Shabnam’

Sexual Diversity
Nitish’s mother loved playing with him when he dressed up in her saree. Today, when he becomes the drag queen ‘Shabnam’, he feels she is by his side and will always be.

I want love, not sex!

Sexual Diversity
At 22, Shikha realised that her life and longings were a little different from those of her friends. Find out how she deals with being asexual…