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Does it smell bad during sex?

Our Bodies
Hi Auntyji, I am about to have sex for the first time but I am worried about the 'yucky' smells down there. Please help. Gurpreet, 21, Delhi.

Painful sex? You’re not alone

Sex Problems: how to overcome them
Why is intercourse painful for some women? Recent British research sheds some light on dyspareunia, a common – but not well understood – sexual problem among women.

Sexually transmitted diseases: top five facts

STDs/STIs
STDs, or sexually transmitted diseases, can be a nasty side-effect of sex. It's easy to protect yourself from them though. And you should, because some are incurable or even fatal. Read all about STDs in this week's top five facts. 

He made it so special for me!

Love and relationships
Akshay and Deep loved each other very much but also fought a lot. Deep would never say sorry. Akshay started doubting if they were fit as a couple especially when Deep forgot his birthday. He shares his story with Love Matters India writer Khushboo.

When I bought my first condom

Making Love
‘The staff had probably never had a woman ask for one’, Akriti tells Love Matters of her first time buying condoms at a store. The real problem though was explaining them about lubricants, she chuckles!

Ludo for love

Love and relationships
Have you ever played a game with your partner? Arey, not love tricks. A real game, like carrom, chess or badminton. No? Then try it now! It will boost your mohabbat. Don’t believe us? Read what science has to say.

Using contraceptives - common side effects

Birth Control
Birth control methods help to avoid unwanted pregnancies. But they can mess with your body too. Before you choose a new method, consider these side effects wisely.

Should I have sex with my cousin?

Love and relationships
Hi Auntyji, I am in love with my cousin and want to have sex with him. I’m an unmarried girl aged 26. What should I do? Sukanya, Bhopal.