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Denied a house over an eyeliner [VIDEO]

Sexual Diversity
Finding a place to live in Mumbai is tough. Some owners only want a ‘family person’ while others won’t rent their house to a single woman. But Divyaroop found out that there’s one more thing that the landlords find difficult to accept. Don't forget to check out his video after the article!

Consent: All about being ‘raazi’

Love and relationships
Your body belongs to you alone, and therefore you should be the only one who decides what happens to it. Whether it’s a hug, a kiss, a blow job or penetrative sex, everything needs your consent, every time and it applies to everyone.

How do people become hijras?

Sexual Diversity
Hi Auntyji, a hijra came to my place the other day. How do people turn into hijras? Akshara, 18, Amritsar.

Can anyone sound gay?

Sexual Diversity
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.

Being intersex: Top five facts

Gender Diversity
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…

I am a boy but feel like girl. Do I need surgery?

Sexual Diversity
I have a male body but I believe I am a girl. Do I opt for a sex change surgery? *Sagar, 18, Mumbai.

Sex work in India: Top five facts

Safe Sex
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.

First-time-sex stories of women, do you have one?

Love and relationships
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.