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This is what happens if you use an expired condom

September 29, 2025 5:53 pm

Expired condoms can develop tiny cracks or micro-tears that are invisible to the eye.

What exactly are ‘blue balls’ and are they dangerous?

April 08, 2025 6:21 pm

Dr Suri Raju V, senior consultant urologist and medical director at Regal Super Speciality Hospital, Bengaluru, tells indianexpress.com about the science behind this temporary condition

Can having sex help you sleep better?

December 22, 2024 5:58 pm

If you're struggling with sleep, research suggests that having sex can enhance sleep quality.

What happens to the body when you take contraceptive pills every day?

July 26, 2024 4:56 pm

Dr Gaana Sreenivas, senior consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at Bone and Birth Clinic, Bengaluru, says, “Most birth control pills are classified as combined oral contraceptives (COCs), containing synthetic forms of oestrogen and progestin.”

What happens to your body when you have sex every day?

June 26, 2024 11:00 am

Have you ever wondered about the physical, mental and emotional effects of daily sexual activities on your body?

All about 'SMEP', the 'straightforward and practical approach to help couples trying to conceive'

May 30, 2024 1:23 pm

If a woman under 35 has been trying this method for a year without success, or if a woman over 35 has been trying for six months without success, it's advisable to see a fertility physician, said Dr Ritu Hinduja, fertility consultant, Nova IVF Fertility, Mumbai

Sex? Sexual intercourse? Neither? Teens weigh in on evolving definitions — and habits

May 13, 2023 2:36 pm

For years, studies have shown a decline in the rates of American high school students having sex. That trend continued, not surprisingly, in the first years of the pandemic, according to a recent survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Will peeing after sex reduce one's chances of getting pregnant?

August 27, 2024 10:50 am

Urine travels from the bladder through the urethra before exiting the body. The female urethra is relatively short, only about 1.5cm in length, and the urethral opening (meatus) is situated between the clitoris and vagina, in close proximity to the anus, explains Dr Sneha Sathe, fertility consultant, Nova IVF Fertility, Mumbai

What is the best time to have sex to get pregnant?

March 06, 2023 5:41 pm

According to Dr Preet Pal Thakur, it's also essential to note that Ayurveda views sexual energy as a vital and sacred aspect of human life, and emphasises the importance of approaching sexual activity with mindfulness, respect, and awareness.

If you experience negative feelings after consensual sex, here's some help from experts

March 02, 2023 3:17 pm

"Both males and females can experience post-coital dysphoria. It can cause feelings of discomfort after consensual sex," said Dr Jagriti Varshney, a gynaecologist and obstrecian