Can people tell if you’re straight or gay by the sound of your voice? Researchers asked men and women to weigh in on what they think their voice says about their sexual orientation.
In our explorations of the gender spectrum this week, we take a look at intersex people and see how they differ from trans-gendered people. Read our top five facts…
Ever wondered if sex work (prostitution) is legal in India? Or could your friend, who visited a sex worker last night, find himself in jail? Love Matters gets you a low down on the laws on sex work in India.
No matter when you decide to take the plunge, your first-time sex can be a crazy experience. Twelve women shared how the experience was when the first time they had sex.
Sanvi*, a teenager from Kasauli, shared her story with Love Matters India's writer Arpit Chikkara about how she felt very distraught when her friend *Tanya had to rush home, middle of a school day, after she stained her skirt with a red spot. Next day Tanya said this was ‘ladkiyo wali baat’ and only moms could talk about it. Sanvi, who grew up in all-boys household also revealed who finally did the 'ladkiyon wali baat' with her.
A variety of products help deal with the period flow: cloth or cloth pads, disposable sanitary napkins, tampons, and menstrual cups. A person may choose a product that they feel is comfortable and affordable. However, with each product, there is a set of measures to follow to stay clean and infection-free.
The monthly menstrual period is a time when women have to be extra careful of hygiene to avoid infections, bad odour or overall discomfort. Here are a few tips to have a clean and safe period.
