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Do Indian men not understand consent?

Love and relationships
People have different explanations for the word consent and it is often brought up, and rightly so, in talks about abuse, sexual harassment and rape. Consent is not restrictive of gender roles. But, men often get the rap for not clearly understanding what can be termed as consensual and what cannot. We asked a few men for their thoughts on the definition of the word and how it relates to their lives. Here’s what they say.

My bf wants us to have sex but I am not ready!

Making Love
Hi Auntyji. My boyfriend has been trying to convince me to get physical. But I don’t feel quite ready yet. I can see he is beginning to get irritable. What should I do? Meena, 19, Jaipur.

How one night with another man brought me close to my love

Love and relationships
Harsha spent a night with Karan and it brought her closer to Udit. Read on to find out how a night of simple pleasures helped Harsha strengthen a faltering long-distance relationship.

Touch them right: Top five pleasure spots for men and women

Making Love
Do you think you know all about the human body when it comes to sex? Read on to find out if you know the well-established epicenters of pleasure for the bodies of men and women. And once you do, well what are waiting for!

Was my friend a lesbian?

Sexual Diversity
Nazma was attracted towards her friend Kavita as they were grew up together in an east Delhi neighbourhood. However, neither she nor Kavita could understand these feelings and they remained bottled up inside her. Years later Kavita found out about Nazma’s unhappy marriage and wondered if things could have been different if Nazma had received support in understanding and exploring her sexuality. Kavita tells us about the girl who ‘missed her a lot’.

The ultimate orgasm techniques for women revealed

Orgasms
What drives a woman wild in bed? Over 1000 gals weigh in on multiple orgasms, the pleasure of delayed orgasms, and the kind of genital touch that feels just right, in a recent US study.

When a friend comes out: Do’s and don’ts

Sexual Orientation
Coming out can indeed be stressful for various reasons. Friends can be of great help in this phase. Yet, sometimes, unknowingly, they might end up saying things that are far from helpful! Here’s our guide to how you can make it smoother for a friend who’s coming out to you.

Is masturbation unhealthy?

Our Bodies
Hi Auntyji, I masturbate and I get to hear of all kinds of side effects... Is masturbation really harmful to men's health? Cherian, 22 years, Mumbai.