My husband is a sex addict and asks me to do acts that also hurt me physically. I am unable to talk to anyone about this. What should I do? ABC from XYZ.
Aarifa*, a pretty girl from a Mumbai slum, got married at 20 but her husband never consummated the marriage. Her marital woes did not end there as her father-in-law and other male members of the family made several attempts to rape her. Social activist Chinmayee Subash, who supported Aarifa with her eight-year-long legal battle, tells us her story.
People have different explanations for the word consent and it is often brought up, and rightly so, in talks about abuse, sexual harassment and rape. Consent is not restrictive of gender roles. But, men often get the rap for not clearly understanding what can be termed as consensual and what cannot. We asked a few men for their thoughts on the definition of the word and how it relates to their lives. Here’s what they say.
Harsha spent a night with Karan and it brought her closer to Udit. Read on to find out how a night of simple pleasures helped Harsha strengthen a faltering long-distance relationship.
My boyfriend and I love each other. But our parents aren’t agreeing to us getting married because our horoscopes don’t match. What should we do now? Minal (24), Agra.
Whether it’s just sexting or pleasuring oneself for your partner on a Skype video, technology plays a great role in bringing two hearts closer. However, is it as good as the real thing? We asked five adults to find out their views.
