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So what’s your cheat limit?

Love and relationships
There is no ‘definition’ of cheating. You can consider it a scale, with people believing some things are more damaging than others. Is it a physical act like lovemaking or more of an emotional loss of faith? Everyone has their lakshmanrekha. We ask people what’s theirs!

First time sex: The pleasure menu

Making Love
Having sex for the first time is a big step, whether one has just met or they have been in a relationship for a long time. There are no hard and fast rules about having sex, but there are certain things both men and women should know to make their first experience enjoyable.

I have made out a bit with my bf, can we go the full way now?

Love and relationships
Hi Auntyji, I am in Class X and my boyfriend is in class XI. We have made out a bit. Can we go the full way? Vinu, XYZ.

I couldn’t have been a party to that crime

Marriage
Priyank, a Delhi University student, blindly trusted his dad when he asked him to come back home urgently. Turns out, they wanted him to ‘see’ a girl for marriage. The moment Seema entered the room with cups of tea, Priyank felt something was not right!

Is Hymen Reconstruction Surgery worth the pain?

Making Love
Since a torn hymen is associated with loss of virginity in many cultures, women who worry about the taboo often consider undergoing a hymen reconstruction surgery. But can hymenorrhaphy, also known as the surgery that can ‘restore virginity’, deliver what it promises?

You will envy the men I date!

Sexual Diversity
In a society that boxes people into categories - thin/fat, male/female - Mona Varonica Campbell has broken not one but two stereotypes. She is India’s first transgender, plus-size model. Love Matters spoke to Mona about the ‘curves’ in her path.

Smelly white fluid on your genitalia: It could be smegma

Our Bodies
Have you noticed a white, sticky substance on your genitals? It could be smegma, a lubricant naturally secreted by our genital glands. If left unattended, it can be painful. Here’s a quick ‘low down’ on how to deal with it.

How can I make my crush fall in love with me?

Love and relationships
Hi Auntyji, I have a huge crush on a guy in my class. How can I make him fall for me? Can you give me some tips! Pari, 18, Bhavnagar.