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Kink: Your secret sex stories

Ways to Make Love
Do you have any sexual fetishes that are uncommon? Have you ever practised your fetish with your partner? Love Matters asked five people what their secret kink story is…

Clues and tips to improve your flirting skills

Meeting someone
Are we flirting? Or just chatting? If you find it hard to work out other people’s romantic intentions, you’re not alone. Most of us find flirting tough.
Flirt researcher Dr Jeffrey Hall explains why flirting is so tricky – and how you can improve your flirting skills!

Child marriage: Top five facts

Marriage
According to 2011 census data, 12 million children in India were married before they turned 10. 65 percent of them were female. Read our top facts to know more…

Couples who cuddle are happier together

Happy relationships
Cuddling with your partner feels good… but could it actually improve your relationship? Recent research reveals the benefits of cuddles for lovers.

Why your sexiest feature is your sense of humour

Happy relationships
Do you and your partner laugh at all the same jokes? Recent Canadian research reveals why couples share their sense of humour.

How can I quit being a sex worker?

Safe Sex
Auntyji, I am a sex worker. I do it to support my family but I’ve begun feeling terrible. I want to quit this and find a proper job. Please help! Sheela (19), Orissa.

He tried to kiss me on our first date and...

Meeting someone
Archana lives in a metro city. She has never felt unsafe or vulnerable. However, on her first Tinder date, she had a terrible experience. Read her story to know more…

Quickie: Do’s and don’ts

Ways to Make Love
Feeling hot, sexy and ready for sex but gotta rush off for a meeting? Have you considered a quickie – or quick sex? Here’s Love Matters’ crispy guide to quickies…