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Always a buddy, never the lover

Love and relationships
*Karishma, a 30-something woman from Delhi tells Love Matters how her 80 kgs always weighed more in the minds of men in her life than her wit, warmth and confidence and the numerous heartbreaks that followed.

Four types of female orgasms

Female body
The female orgasm is such a big mystery! Here’s a list of four types of female orgasms, according to some popular theories. But bear in mind, there are scientists who say this is plain humbug. Either way, we hope you enjoy your orgasm!

I just finished school and my parents are forcing me to get married. Help!

Marriage
I just finished my school (class 12). My parents are forcing to get married. What do I do? Sadhna, 18, Phulwari.

Sex when you’re pregnant, what women say

Pregnancy
What’s it like having sex when you’re pregnant? Fifty Indian women share their experiences of intercourse during pregnancy and after giving birth.

'We stopped having sex because I was pregnant'

Making Love
*Karan and *Ritu stopped having sex when they found out they were pregnant. The parents-to-be, who had an active sex life, thought they might harm the baby if they made love. Here’s their story on how they lost and found intimacy with each other.

Role-playing: do's and don'ts

Ways to Make Love
Role-playing is a fun way to liven up your sex life. It gives you the chance to act out your fantasies. Here are our suggestions for a night of role-playing pleasure

I fantasise about my wife’s friend while making out with her, is it ok?

Making Love
Hi Auntyji, I fantasise about my sister-in-law or my wife's friends while having sex with her. I do not think sexually about them otherwise. Is this ok? Chaitanya, 29, Ujjain.

Why women regret one-night stands and how to address it?

Love and relationships
Women who make the first move are less likely to regret a casual, one-night stand. That’s because she takes things into her own hands and makes her own decisions on sex.