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Millions of facts about sex and love exist out there. So what are the most important? We break down love, sex and relationships into easy bits of important information.

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Are we opening up to conversations on sex?

India is the land of Kamasutra and Khajuraho and yet ironically sex is a topic that would make most of us blush if discussed outside the dim lights of our bedrooms. On this Independence Day, we revisit how conversations on sex and sexuality are, quietly and gradually, beginning to appear on India's chaitime charchas.

Are you addicted to your partner?

Do you depend on your partner for almost everything? You think it’s love. Caution: Such relationships can be downright unhealthy and take a toll on your partner. Love Matters brings you the top symptoms of a codependent relationship.

The third gender: Everything you need to know

Male or Female? We have been clicking these boxes forever on sarkaari and not-so-sarkaari forms. But there is now a brand new box that allows people, who do not think of themselves as male or female, to legally say so on all paperwork. Love Matters brings you all the facts on the third gender.

Female orgasm - Ten must know facts

Sex is not just about intercourse. It also means pleasure, fun, ecstasy and orgasm. Love Matters brings you a list of tips to help her enjoy her orgasm.

Sex toys: top five facts

Sex toys aren't just for people with an abnormally high sex drive. Sex toys are increasingly used by regular folk to aid masturbation or add some excitement while having sex with their partner.

Gender transition: Top facts on reassignment surgery

The process of moving from one gender identity to another (male to female or vice versa) is known as transitioning. Modern medical science provides two transitioning options - sex change surgery and hormone replacement therapy. Before deciding on one or the other, it is important to know the key facts.

Gender transition: Top facts on hormone replacement therapy

Our hormones play a huge role in how we feel physically, emotionally and sexually. But this can be quite complex for transgender people due to the mismatch between how the body acts and how the brain feels. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) could help but must be first thoroughly understood. Love Matters brings you the top facts.

Consent: All about being ‘raazi’

Your body belongs to you alone, and therefore you should be the only one who decides what happens to it. Whether it’s a hug, a kiss, a blow job or penetrative sex, everything needs your consent, every time and it applies to everyone.

Being intersex: Top five facts

In our explorations of the gender spectrum this week, we take a look at intersex people and see how they differ from trans-gendered people. Read our top five facts…

Sex work in India: Top five facts

Ever wondered if sex work (prostitution) is legal in India? Or could your friend, who visited a sex worker last night, find himself in jail? Love Matters gets you a low down on the laws on sex work in India.

Menstrual hygiene: What products to use

A variety of products help deal with the period flow: cloth or cloth pads, disposable sanitary napkins, tampons, and menstrual cups. A person may choose a product that they feel is comfortable and affordable. However, with each product, there is a set of measures to follow to stay clean and infection-free.

Menstrual hygiene: Top facts

The monthly menstrual period is a time when women have to be extra careful of hygiene to avoid infections, bad odour or overall discomfort. Here are a few tips to have a clean and safe period.