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What is MeToo and what can YouDo?

Love and relationships
If you have been wondering about the avalanche of social media allegations of sexual harassment and so many women suddenly talking about this now using the #MeToo, here’s why. And how we too can make a difference.

Are you also a loveyatri?

Love and relationships
It’s that time of the year when dandiya and garba parties are happening all around you. You stay up all night, dancing and having a jolly good time. Does this get you in the mood for love? Science tells us why.

What is a couple swap?

Love and relationships
Hi Auntyji, what is a couple swap? I am wondering if I should suggest it to my wife to spice up things? Vishal, 32, Muradabad

My 'Half Girlfriend'

Love and relationships
Sarthak tells Love Matters India his zara hatke story with Megha and how lack of any commitments is what makes their relationship really tick.

What the hell is feminism?

Love and relationships
Auntyji, what is this ‘feminism’? Does it mean that men have to be under women’s thumbs from now on? Sankalp, 23, Roorke.

When my husband’s kadak chai saved the day!

Love and relationships
Nishtha*, a working woman from Delhi, often finds herself being told off by her neighbours for ‘making’ her husband Vijay* do all the household chores. Only until they tasted the yummiest rajma chawal in town!

Why men should wear pink

Love and relationships
Men don’t cry. Pregnancy - end of a career. Women are bad drivers! These age-old ideas – telling us what a man and woman can and cannot do – are known as gender stereotypes, and are quite rampant in our culture. We list out a few for you along with the efforts being made to challenge them.

If he loves me why does he hit me?

Love and relationships
My partner hits me sometimes when he is angry but otherwise says he loves me a lot and can’t live without me. I am very confused. Nisha, 29, Mathura.