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My Asexual Fantasy
We asked – What does intimacy mean to you? What’s a fantasy you’ve always had? What’s something you’d like to do with a date or partner? 8 ace people responded with their imaginations of desire and pleasure.
Oct 30, 2024
When My Mom Was A Tomboy – A Photo Archive
Agents of Ishq asked its audience whether their moms had had a tomboy phase – and discovered a surprising and delightful history.
Mar 22, 2024
The Manifesto Matrimonial That (Shoulda) Made History
Why be a bahu when you can be bahurupi?
Mar 22, 2024
Ayye! The rebellion I staged to save my “dirty” Sidney Sheldons
Amma shamed me in front of my crush, and so I had to have my revenge too, publicly!
Jan 08, 2024
I Was Happy To Give Them My (W)hole Heart, But They Wanted Kids And A Desi Bahu
I’ve had a heart defect since childhood. So, how do I find love in a world that’s obsessed with the body?
Oct 09, 2023
Maitri Karar: A Gujarati custom that allow queer relationships legitimacy
When polygamy was banned in 1956, the Maitri Karar was invented to allow men to support their mistresses. And then, queer couples used it to live together legally.
Jun 16, 2023
Breaking My Heart And Finding Myself
Imran on why queer break-ups are hard, but you can't lose yourself entirely in love.
Apr 01, 2022
Bodies in Pain: Reclaim, not Shame
Angel's journey of accepting that her period pain was real, not imaginary or inconsequential.
Apr 30, 2022
My Mother’s Lost Friendships
How can marriage and family expectations slowly bleach friendship out of a woman's life?
Aug 15, 2021
The History of Friendship is A History of the World - Bole Toh? An AOI Chhotu Essay!
Aug 02, 2021
How Vulnerability Can Fill Our Lives with Love!
#PyaariVulnerability
Jul 28, 2021
A Live-In In Lockdown
What does lockdown mean for a couple living-in in a big city?
Nov 24, 2020
BOSOMS - A Poem
A poem about a little girl's desire to have big breasts
Nov 15, 2020
What Did Your Father Do?
In a Father’s Day special, Swati recalls the most special moments spent with her "un-special" Baba.
Jun 21, 2020
Call Me Rama: Reading Baba
A woman re-discovers the man her father was through his writings.
Jun 21, 2020
Love Stole My Heart, Caste Broke It
If caste were not a factor, I would have been married to my first boyfriend because there was no other issue.
Apr 17, 2020
Amma, I Wonder If You Had Orgasms
I have always wanted to ask you this. Can you tell me about your orgasms?
May 12, 2019
How Shru Stopped Hating Herself (With A Little Help From Her Dad)
From self-harm and shame, to learning to be your own hero!
Apr 18, 2019
Watch These #GrownUpGirls Re-Define Adulthood
Seven young women talk about the sparkling futures they envision for themselves
Apr 30, 2019
Do You Have A Chosen Family? A Few Agents Tell Us About Their Family Like Bonds
We asked you about your closest rishtas and here's love you expressed!
Feb 22, 2019
Muh Bole Rishte - 6 People Describe Their Chosen Families
Society might say “Only family is forever”, but here are stories of 6 people forming their closest bonds, beyond blood.
Feb 20, 2019
How I Grew Out of My Turbulent Teens
Life as a schoolgirl was about trying to fit in; to be seen and not seen; self-hate and self-harm. Talking about it to other people was the first step in a new direction
Jan 17, 2019
a historic day
A short poem for September 6, 2018
Sep 13, 2018
IT’S TIME WE STOPPED LINKING ABORTION TO THE BAD SEX RATIO
If there is a connection between abortion and female infanticide it is this: the reasons for both are mostly intertwined with sexism.
Dec 28, 2017
Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki? The Big Fat Indian Break-Up
Two love stories in which Family played very different roles.
Nov 10, 2017
I Came Out To My Mom And Now I Think She's Fomosexual
A mother's totally unexpected response to her daughter's coming out!
Aug 22, 2017
Things People Tell Me About Sex: Diary Of A Gynaecologist
A gynaecologist gives us an insight into how (little) sex is understood even in marriage
Aug 01, 2017
#SexPeCharcha Twitter Chat
Dec 09, 2016
Cards To Announce You Did It!
Aug 01, 2016
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