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The moment I knew my marriage was over

Love and relationships
Shivani married Deepak for love but soon realised that love doesn't really conquer it all. Several things make for a happy relationship and even if one ingredient is missing, the result could be quite bitter. Read on to find out what got Shivani to separate from her partner of six years.

Intimacy prescriptions for healthy relationships

Love and relationships
The term intimacy is often viewed through the sexual lens. Simply put, it is the feeling of emotional and/or physical closeness with someone and can be manifested in everyday acts. We ask people about what kind of intimate behaviour they would like from their partners.

How do I tell my partner I find all the love-dovey acts exhausting?

Love and relationships
Hi Auntyji, my partner demands a lot of gestures of care and love and says it is important for our sexual intimacy. But I find them exhausting. Are they really that necessary?

Beginner’s note on first time sex

Love and relationships
First time sex is a memory that lasts a lifetime. Whether you are going to cherish or perish at the thought will depend on how you much thought you put into it. Here are a few tips to ensure that you and your partner don’t stop talking about it ever!

Why your voice and scent matter as much as your looks

Meeting someone
Good looks are only part of what draws us to someone. The sound of their voice and their scent are a big part of their appeal, say psychologists.

I thought I was ready for sex until I saw his penis!

Making Love
Aarti thought she was ready for sex but chickened out at the last minute. Read on to find out what got Aarti to press the retreat button!

Five super reasons to glove up now

Birth Control
At least once in every consenting sexual relationship, couples have had the famous ‘can-we-go-without-a-condom’ discussion. Why do we see condoms as a barrier to sexual pleasure? Make friends with condoms and you will realise that they are capable of so much more than just saving a pregnancy! Here are five benefits of using condoms that will make you think twice before popping the ‘can we?’ question.

My gf is not a virgin. Help!

Making Love
Hello Auntyji, I can’t get it out of my mind that my girlfriend is not a virgin. What should I do? Raghav, 24 years, Indore.