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My first sex happened on Christmas but...

Making Love
First time sex ought to be special, they say. For Tina, it happened when she was still at school, on a romantic Christmas night at a friend’s place. Yet all she remembers is regret and embarrassment. What went wrong?

Casual sex and regret: the man-woman difference

Love and relationships
​​​​​​​Have you ever regretted a one-night stand? Your answer is likely to depend – at least in part – on whether you’re a man or woman, research shows.

How to make up so you don’t break up

Relationship problems
What’s the best way to make up after a fight? That depends – at least in part – on whether your partner’s a guy or girl, according to recent US research.

How can I ask my bf to give me orgasms?

Orgasms
Hi Auntyji, my boyfriend seems disinterested in working towards my orgasms. He says it's too time consuming! I feel a little let down... what can I do? Divya, 23 years, Kolkata.

Young, lesbian and out of the closet

Sexual Diversity
Growing up queer in a small town was tough on Akshita. ‘Why can't I be like the other girls?’ she wondered. Then she realised it wasn't she who needed to change – but the world around her.

Orgasm without sex: here’s how

Orgasms
Anal orgasms, nipple orgasms, mouth orgasms – the most unexpected body parts can bring some people to a climax. Others don’t even need to be touched at all to come – they get off in their dreams.

Why sex is good for you

Making Love
Ever wonder why sex is good for you? Recent Canadian research reveals one of the missing links between sleeping with a partner and feeling great.

Should I allow my GF to access sexual health info online?

Safe Sex
'Hi Auntyji, I often post questions on sexual health forums on my girlfriend's behalf. I feel these websites, though useful, are not really appropriate or safe for girls. But she now insists on accessing information herself. What should I do?’ Prateek, 25, Indore.