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What is a couple swap?

Love and relationships
Hi Auntyji, what is a couple swap? I am wondering if I should suggest it to my wife to spice up things? Vishal, 32, Muradabad

My 'Half Girlfriend'

Love and relationships
Sarthak tells Love Matters India his zara hatke story with Megha and how lack of any commitments is what makes their relationship really tick.

Casual sex worked great for me

Breaking up
After Riya broke up with her boyfriend of six years, Amit, she never managed to find a new, serious relationship. So she started exploring something she'd never tried before: casual sex. She narrated her story to our LM writer Harish.

I am not alone

Birth Control
As India’s first online platform providing blush-free information on sex and relationships, Love Matters India seeks to push for safer abortions in India by targeting the stigma around it. To enable that, we have launched a campaign called #IAmNotAlone - kya doge mera saath?

Why you should stop stalking your ex on Facebook

Breaking up
Does stalking an ex on Facebook help you heal or make it harder to move on? Researcher Tara Marshall reveals the latest findings about social media and getting over an ex.

Myth buster: Are all gays effeminate?

Sexual Orientation
Can you tell if someone’s a gay based on their body language, clothes or appearance alone? Love Matters deflates six common myths associated with LGBT people.

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.