Psychology of Men's Honour and Women's Sexuality

When Eastern women become financially and emotionally independent their husbands start losing control and become abusive and violent

Secret Life of Gays in New Delhi

On all other days, Pegs N Pints is "normal" - strictly straight. But on Tuesday evenings as the clock struck ten, queers start trickling out of their closets.

The Proposition

The halala was solemnized. At 11, Iqtidar had his first experience of the flesh. Naghma was facilitated in her return to the man she really loved.

Sex Education For the Next Generation

Sex education based on science, medicine and human psychology rather than cultural and religious superstitions help make rational and responsible choices in life.

The Choice of Leading a Gay Life

‘forcing them to marry hoping he or she will change’ – such a approach invites anger, irritation, tensions and worse absolute breakdown of relations.

Innocence, Loss and Nagan Chowrangi

Barron swerved the car through the Nagan Chowrangi, took the turn toward 'Karachi Broast' and parked in front of the non-descript house. He called Farah on her cellphone. 'Open the door, we are here'.

Heidi Fleiss and Shahrukh Khan – Spot the Difference!

Will Heidi’s male brothel empower women? In Shahrukh’s film why does the woman submit to a ghost only when he transforms into a look-alike of her husband? Why has it now become our overarching ambition to reveal liberalism mostly through the l

Night Out

Mrs. Da Cuhna handled death like she handled life. Head-on, with zest. Today was Joe, her husband’s funeral.

Lynddie’s Smile

There’s something pathological about her ability to smile.

Gay Men and Mischievous Boys

“Yaargh!” said Cleopatra as she walked off stage. “She kissed me!”

Chandni Bar

There’s no sex, there’s no physical interaction, there’s no stripping or lap dances. Just a few girls wearing skirts and flimsy blouses dancing away and staring at you... What reason could there be for 40-something men to waste their tim

You are Not Ready for Desilicious

In a city long past “firsts”, it is New York’s first social space for queer desis to party amongst their own. In doing so, they have defied the accumulated traditions and prejudices of their native and adopted lands.

Black Longings

'Will you kiss me, please?' she pleaded. Are the desires and dreams of the disabled all bleak? I had spoken to two blind people to understand their concept of love and sex.Why should their needs and emotions be any different from ours?

Lesbians vs. Gays vs. Hinduism vs. Modernity?

The only reason I am glad about the Girlfriend ’outing’ is because it concerns women. Lesbians have always been the secondary sex among gays. Patriarchy, even of the limp-wristed kind, still rules.

What Is the Point of Marriage?

All went well until people began to fall in love with anyone and everyone.

Do Foes of Gay Marriages Simply Fear Joy?

As these couples embraced their future together, we couldn’t help but feel sad for Canada’s gay and lesbian couples who are being pilloried for seeking the same happiness.

Tolerating Sexuality

Crime and Sex

The Quilt

Translated from Urdu, Ismat Chughtai’s ‘Lihaf’

Closet

obviously there are thousands of Khurram out there with their conflicting mind sitting in the darkness of the closet looking for the light

Perfect Women. Imperfect Men

women should also be able to fulfill their responsibilities towards their homes

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