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Dealing with street sexual harassment, here's how

Sexual Harassment
If you’re a woman in India, street sexual harassment or eve teasing is a dismal reality. But that doesn’t mean you need to put up with it. Dealing with harassment situations can be daunting, but a little preparation and technique can go a long way to make you more confident and skillful in your response.

How I overcame the trauma of sexual assault

Sex Problems: how to overcome them
Megha had been in relationships, but whenever things started to get physical, she would back off. It took her a long time to realise how a single traumatic incident had changed her body image and feelings about sex.

Can’t see a doctor for sexual health problems?

Male body
Even today it’s a big taboo for men to speak about their sexual health issues. Love Matters India spoke to young Indian men about their experiences with sexual problems.

Sexual hygiene and health tips for gay men

Making Love
Although anyone can practice anal and/or oral sex, for a lot of gay and bisexual men, that is predominantly the style. When done right, anal sex can be extremely pleasurable but at times it can be extremely messy too. Love Matters India suggests some tips on keeping the genitals and anus clean.

Top facts on sexual health for lesbian, bisexual (and all women)

Making Love
Sex and sexual acts are a messy business, and sometimes, this mess can mean trouble in terms of diseases and infections. It is so for everyone yet, we list out some things that might be relevant to lesbian, bisexual and women who have sex with women (WSW).

What the hell is feminism?

Love and relationships
Auntyji, what is this ‘feminism’? Does it mean that men have to be under women’s thumbs from now on? Sankalp, 23, Roorke.

Why women are into mysterious men

Meeting someone
Play hard to get? Or be honest and tell her you’ve fallen in love? A US study reveals what could be the best strategy to win a girl’s heart.

I just couldn’t take the taunts any more

Gender Diversity
If you thought only women had to bear the burden of do’s and don'ts, you ought to hear these men out. From playthings to grown-up stuff, lines are very clearly drawn for men too. And the social pressure to conform has burst many a young dreams.