Goddess Bahucharaji is considered to be the primal deity of the transgender community of India. Legend has it Bahucharaji was a daughter of Bapal Detha of the Charan community. She and her sister were on a journey in a caravan when a marauder named Bapiya attacked them. Bahuchara and her sister killed themselves by cutting off their breasts. Bapiya was cursed and became impotent. The curse was lifted only when he worshipped Bahuchara Mata by dressing and acting like a woman....

This is not to say that I have never had sex before. I have had boyfriends, I have been married, I have been a mother too, but with Agnish (name changed) I realized that I knew so little about my own body. I belong to a generation where no one talked about the fact that women crave masturbation and we were told that exploring your own body is shameful. These notions were so ingrained in my head that they prevented me from taking control of my sexuality....

Trevor loves Chloe with all his heart but is very disrespectful of her opinions. He never lets Chloe make any decisions and this terribly affects their live-in relationship. Trevor likes to be in control and often walks all over Chloe’s feelings. The sad thing is that Chloe knows how much Trevor truly loves her which is why she chooses to condone his wrongdoings. Our advice is don’t be a Chloe....

For starters, the effect of my identity on my life is far wider than I give it credit for. It’s a bit like the nature-nurture debate – the more we think we can conquer nature with nurture – the extra hard our genes make their presence felt. And what’s a bigger identity in this country than religion, perhaps? Yes, there is region, gender, class and many ways we Indians have categorised ourselves – however, none that seems to jump out more than by what name we call the being we call Supreme....

How Does Money Affect Relationships? The sense of ownership that people feel towards the money they make or inherit is differently coloured. The sense of entitlement is different. Of course money is a social construct and an inanimate object, but when conversations turn to ‘Your money!’ or ‘My money!’ it tends to put a strain on the relationship. Money can make or break relationships. Money is a very important factor in a relationship and how you perceive money as a couple goes a long way to establish whether you will have a happy marriage or you will end up having issues....

Amidst it all, one figure rose to prominence – Shiney’s wife Anupam. Anupam who had thus far been hidden from the media (not many people even knew he was married!) was suddenly in the limelight, taking all the tough questions, defending her husband and standing by him like a rock. As with all cases, the Indian courts took its own sweet time and Shiney got bail after spending considerable time in jail....

The Narcissist and Communication? Perhaps it would have been more accurately titled The Narcissist and Their Lack of Communication. Narcissists are notorious for having one way communication…they do all the talking and none of the listening. Narcissists don’t talk or communicate; they fend off. They hide and evade and disguise. They lecture, badger and preach. They perfect the ability to say nothing in lengthy speeches. Their speech is crowded with first person pronouns (“I”, “me”, “my”, “mine”)....

When you give a label to the kind of personality you’re dealing with in a marriage or a relationship, establishing a connection could become a lot easier. Simply by learning what your partner can really be like, you can end up getting closer to him than you could’ve ever imagined. Is your man assertive and confident? Could it be a sign you have a relationship with an alpha male? If you do, are there a few things you should be doing differently to try and connect with him?...

In addition to that, there might be many other reasons too that you might want to check if someone is registered on a dating site or see a hidden profile to know what they have been up to. Maybe you just want to approach a certain person online to check if they are available to date because you’re interested in them. Or, it is possible that you’ve noticed some relationship red flags and things haven’t been all too well in paradise lately which is why you want to double-check if your partner might be cheating on you....

Besides, with dating apps overflowing with options, deciding when to stop looking for options has become harder than ever. You need to know if you are dating the right person to be able to commit. How To Know If Someone Is Right For You? Find Out By Taking This Quiz Whether or not you grew up believing in the idea of ‘the one’ or ‘soulmates’ perpetuated by romcoms and fairy tales, the idea of a partner for life appeals to a majority of us....

Being in a relationship where you are not appreciated and valued can be more crushing than being single. It can leave you feeling hollow and unfulfilled, and more importantly, deal a severe blow to your self-esteem. “Am I not good enough?” “Why doesn’t he care about me and this relationship?” “What am I doing wrong here?” Many such questions can be swirling around your head, filling you up with self-doubt....

Well, first of all, congratulations, you lucky man, on finding the love of your life! Second of all, don’t fret. I know your mind is buzzing with ideas on how to give the woman of your dreams the perfect proposal and ring that she deserves. Do people still put the ring in the champagne glass of a woman? Is an orchestra too much? Should you do it on a yacht, in front of her parents, or pop the question while getting her favorite In-N-Out burgers?...

When it comes to seeing whether someone is using Facebook Dating or not, it can sound quite simple since the app is a product of Facebook itself. You might think this is easy enough since Facebook would notify you when a friend of yours joins Facebook Dating, right? Well, no. Before we get into the details on how to see if someone is using Facebook Dating, let’s check some basics first!...

Well, yes, he is supposed to be aware of his behavior. But due to the complexity that human nature has, especially when it comes to communication and connections, things might get a bit tangled up. This is why it is ok to tell a guy he hurt you. In fact, it is a healthy way of going about relationships. If he seems to have missed it, you should tell him that he hurt your feelings....

An online dating profile is your complete personality in the virtual world. Just like in a party the way you dress and carry yourself determines whether you get attention or not, on dating profiles – everything you write and post does the exact same. How To Write A Dating Profile – 8 Tips If you are learning the ways of Tinder or have only recently joined Bumble and are fumbling with how to get decent matches, stop your worry right there....

Bisexual women are already the target of a lot of bullying, but bisexual married women have to deal with the hate on an extreme level. But nothing in life comes easy, and I too paved my own way and story to tell to everyone. I Think I’m Bisexual When you grow up in a particular way, you have little freedom in exploring your sexuality. You’re mentally conditioned to be attracted to people of the opposite sex and play out traditional gender roles, so when you start having feelings for people of the same sex, it suddenly hits you and you’re like, “I know I’m not gay....

Seeking help is always a good idea when we feel overwhelmed and a clearer path of thoughts and action is not evident to us. And yes, many online counselling options are available. As somebody who regularly counsels people online, I would still say that before going for it one must keep the logistical challenges in mind, such as a stable Internet connection. Even though online counselling is not recommended for major psychological challenges like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and the like, it has seemed to work well for people with day-to-day distress and concerns, who have no access to a trained and empathetic listener in person....

The time is now We keep waiting for the perfect time: that one moment that will stand out on its own but also made special by your admission of love. But rest assured that if you are proposing to the right person, any moment can turn special and mark the day for new beginnings. Don’t waste your best time waiting for a miracle or even some divine intervention. Don’t stand on the sidelines, hoping and expecting; take the first step to happiness and the things that should be, will come to pass....

6 things you can do on Independence Day as a couple Independence Day couple goals are about achieving something together that would make you feel you have made an effort to make a difference. No matter how small the effort, it is all worth it in the long-run. As a couple you will only revel in happiness afterwards. 1. A sapling on the windowsill If you make a pledge to plant a sapling every Independence Day then at the end of 10 years you have planted 20 trees together....

If you’re hearing this term for the first time, it may sound confusing. You may be thinking it has something to do with the principle of “what goes around, comes around”. Well, you’re not too wrong (but you are wrong if you have the Justin Timberlake song in your mind right now). Karmic relationships act more as teaching tools rather than meant to be lasting romances. There’s a lot of interesting stuff when it comes to karmic relationships, and we’re here to break it all down for you....