The consequences of teenage pregnancy include a higher risk of anemia, complications with childbirth, an increased risk of premature birth, and social challenges, to name a few. However, the debilitating depression that accompanies them may seem like the toughest mountain to climb. With the help of counseling psychologist Nishmin Marshall, former director at SAATH: Suicide Prevention Centre and a consultant at BM Institute of Mental Health, let’s take a look at the effects of teenage pregnancy and how mental health issues arising from it can be addressed....

And since the hopeless romantic in you can’t help but dream up a future with that cute guy/girl you saw in the gym, you’ve landed on this article, trying to find anything that will help you on your gym flirting journey. Let’s be real, the odds are not really in your favor to try and get a date immediately. With that being said, however, you can still manage to break some ground, provided you know what you’re doing....

Well, that is something very normal to do after thinking that the date went well. Then comes another doubt that maybe you’re overthinking it and the guy is taking it slow. It all depends on how long it takes for him to reach out to you. A guy, the same as a woman, needs some time to process the first date. He will handle the situation differently depending on the reason he is dating, his attachment style, and how he feels about you....

The world now runs on complicated abbreviations and emojis. Communication has shifted from long confessions of love to “Wanna chill for a bit tonight?” When the whole world is your oyster, getting that one shark to dedicate his attention to you can be a task. It’s a good thing we’ve got you covered. We have compiled a foolproof list of texts to make him miss you and lose sleep over you, here and now, in the 21st century....

We women are extremely conscious of our bodies. We would all love to have full lips like Priyanka Chopra, perfect long legs like Diana Hayden and gorgeous eyes like Aishwarya Rai. But not everyone is blessed with such classic features. We have bad hair days, even bad butt days at times. Sure you can tone those thighs and get rid of that belly fat, probably also get an hourglass figure, but some things cannot be changed like our ears or our lips unless we want to go under the knife, which as of now, non-celebrity Indians don’t opt for....

How do you explore your kinks and how do you get to feel comfortable with your fetishes in a world that still judges kinky sex as ‘perverted’? How do you embrace your kinky side? 1. Find and learn about your kinks The first thing to know about your kinky side is to decide what gives you pleasure. Understanding not just what turns you on, but how and why it turns you on, can surely get your partner excited about trying something new and interesting....

The post-date thoughts are a thing, they’re real. We all have them despite the flow of the events on that date. Starting from “What now?” to “How was I so stupid to say that?” there are a lot of things that may cross his mind after your first date. Depending on what type he is, he could be direct with his thoughts on the date, or he could just get lost in his head and overthink everything....

Thankfully, the internet is replete with articles, blogs, personal narratives, discussion forums where matters of the heart – of every nature – are addressed. Advice, solutions, tips – you name it, and there will be an online dating advice blog or 10 that have already addressed it. When your love life is stuck in second gear, these online dating tips can truly save the day. Just the way they did for this woman....

When you love someone, even a small thing that they might do can make you mad or upset. Everyone makes mistakes. The important thing in relationships is to not make mistakes that are unforgivable and that can break the relationship apart. We all have pet peeves and things that trigger our nerves and it makes us mad when our partners do them. If you’ve noticed that your partner is mad at you and you want to make peace with him, here’s what you can do:...

While your ex seems to be perfectly fine and moved on already, you’re caught up in this whirlwind. It’s quite frustrating and stressful when you can’t get over your ex. There are a variety of elements that hold you back in the past. You’re stuck in that limbo because you need more time to process your feelings. You might feel lonely and want to get back to that person with whom you felt once loved....

If you’re asking yourself, why did he stop talking to me, you’re not alone. You might feel confused, scared, or even angry. It’s normal to experience any of these emotions. Here is why it happens and what you should do next. What Does It Mean When a Guy Stops Talking to You Suddenly? There are many reasons why a guy might stop talking to you. Sometimes, it’s because he’s lost interest....

How do they justify an act that defies their belief system and continue to indulge in it anyhow? What is the mindset of a cheating man? Well, this is not to say that married women don’t cheat. But statistics indicate that men are likely to stray. Be it in the form of a casual one-night encounter or long-term extramarital affairs. To understand the characteristics of a cheating man, we turned to some real-life experiences for a better perspective....

“He’s always hot and cold with me. I can’t figure out if he’s into me or not.” You have probably heard the expression of someone being ‘hot and cold’ toward their partner. ‘Hot’ refers to the situation when your partner gives you intense love and appreciation, while ‘cold’ is when he’s the opposite and pulls away from you. His behavior changes so fast, that it might leave you confused and wondering about what happened or if you did anything....

You sit back and think well, I never thought that this person would hurt me like this. Hence there is no absolute answer to this question. Whether an ex will contact you ever again depends on their personality and the breakup. It’s quite hard to decipher what your ex is feeling or thinking and whether they’ll come back. The ambiguity comes from how they feel after the breakup and how they process it....

The possibilities never fail to annoy me. You know how I hate ambiguity. Yes, I have gone back in time for answers. I have met you again and again at the doorsteps of my past. Still young. Still smiling. Still watching me with those playful, translucent eyes that promised me a world I had seen only in my dreams. Was it first love? It is hard to decipher a 12-year old’s heart....

These roles were never really required and were solely created as a patriarchal tool to oppress and control the way a person thinks, acts, and feels. An important thing to remember is that traditional gender roles were not brought into existence a few hundred years ago. Gender roles are as old as civilization itself, and were thought to be vital for human survival back then. This goes as far back as the stone age, where the latest technology consisted of things like sharp stones and bowls1....

Signs your relationship will last forever are often hidden in the way you tackles these changes and choose to be with each other, every day, no matter the circumstances. Don’t view the glass as half empty or half full when it comes to your relationship. It all boils down to the two of you at the end of the day. 10 Signs Your Relationship Will Last Forever How do you know if your relationship will last forever?...

It is true that as a generation, we are always well-connected, thanks to the internet. But since we always have someone to talk to, learning how to live alone happily is not given the importance it deserves. We’re not dismissing the value of social interactions, but within this body and by ourselves, we are always on our own. So, it becomes imperative that we learn to be happy alone, and that we do so gracefully....

There are a lot of gray areas where an act may be considered cheating on someone from one person’s perspective and be interpreted as completely normal from another’s. These gray areas can also serve as an opportunity for one partner to betray the other’s trust without landing in the dock for their actions. These ambiguities over what counts as cheating in a relationship can often become a bone of contention between couples....

While being obsessed in love is definitely a cause for concern, you are not the first person to have experienced it. This is not to say that you can give yourself a free pass and keep going down the rabbit hole of this unhealthy behavior pattern, but just a reminder, that while unhealthy, obsessive thoughts about a person you love are not uncommon. And it’s possible to catch this tendency by its horns and rein it in....