Friday, January 3, 2025

Why Doesn’t Tinder Work In India Like It Does Elsewhere?

Have you ever tried Tinder to find a potential girlfriend/boyfriend? If yes, did it work? Well, I would not be surprised if it didn’t. Tinder is...
imperial blue ads

These Imperial Blue Ads Are A Hilarious Take On Why Men Will Be Men

By Mehak Bahri Someone once told me a couple of years ago that all men are the same and all women are the same. Obviously,...
gender fluidity

What Is The Difference Between Gender Neutrality And Gender Fluidity?

The society around us is rapidly changing, and terms and phrases are coming up faster than most can keep up with them. While some are...

How Is Delhi’s Hookup Culture Different From That Of Bombay?

Disclaimer: Originally published in April 2019. It is being republished since it still remains an interesting topic till today.  The millennial generation in India has...
virginity

The History Of The Concept Of Virginity In India, And What Makes It Such...

India is indeed a land of contrasts- it is the land of the Kamasutra and erotic temple sculptures, and at the same time, a...
Why L in LGBTQ+ comes first

The Real Reason Why L in LGBTQ+ Comes First

LGBTQ+ is the umbrella term that consists of all sexualities and the gender spectrum. LGBTQ refers to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer respectively....

‘Love Yourself Before Loving Others’ Is The Worst Advice Ever

Mantras claiming that “you can't love other people until you love yourself” or “you need to love yourself before you can be loved by...

The Ugly Truth Behind The Modern Hook-Up Culture

With the introduction of dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, Happn, etc; the ‘hook-up’ culture has been gaining quite some popularity in India. Before we talk...

Indian Text Kamasutra Was First To Address The Idea Of Consent For Women

Indian society has come a long way in its journey of advancement and progression ever since the British established their Raj in the eighteenth...

Valentine’s Day Is Round The Corner And Bajrang Dal Memes Are All Over The...

'Ashikon Ke Navratre', i.e. Valentine's week is already here. Most people are busy giving gifts to their crushes, love interests and partners but there is a group...

Noonchi: A Korean Art that Enabled Me to Lead A Happier And Better Life

Have you ever had a bad day and your friend, without even asking you anything about it, offered you chocolate to cheer you up?...

Life Of Men With A Girl Best Friend And Why You Should Have One

Guys have a lot of other guys they call bros. But you know what’s almost as cool as having bros? It is having a female...

Why Do Indian Parents Have So Much Trouble Letting Go Of Their Kids?

A parent-child bond is universally a forever kind of thing. No matter what relationship one shares with their parents, an attachment of sorts, perennially...
Extra-Marital Dating App

Extra-Marital Dating App Gets 13 Lakh+ Indian Users During COVID-19 Pandemic

When the coronavirus pandemic swept through the country and the Indian government installed the nation-wide lockdown, it locked down several people inside their homes. Some...

Why Most Companies Prohibit Romantic Relationships At Work

Mohammed Aslam was a graphic designer at an IT company in Bangalore. His passion fueled his diligence and dedication at work and the company’s...

Every Indian Should Experience Casual Sex Relationships

By Sakshi Kanodia Flings, Casual Sex, Friends-with-Benefits, etc. - These are some of the very common topics amongst today’s youth. With the advent of the...
Difference Between Love

As An Indian Millenial, This Is What I Think The Difference Between Love, Lust,...

By Rashmi Chakravarty From time-to-time, we all fall in and out of love, seldom if ever knowing what exactly it is. Each one has his/her...
parenting

FlippED: Does Strict Parenting Help In Some Ways Or Should Parents Be Completely Lenient?

FlippED is an ED Original style wherein two bloggers come together to share their opposing or orthogonal perspectives on an interesting subject. We're back with...

More Than 5,000 Suicides In India Happen Due To ‘Love’: Is It Love Or...

By Prashansa Khandelwal “ I am completely and madly in love” There are certain people who fail to distinguish between love, lust and infatuation. For them...
Invisible Divorce In South Asian Americans

Invisible Divorce: A Rising Trend Amongst South Asian Couples

It is a known fact that almost 50 percent of first marriages, 60 percent of second marriages, and 73 percent of third marriages end...

One-Sided Love Is Painful, Depressing And Toxic: Please Stop Romanticizing It

Love is a beautiful emotion, it originates a feeling in you that you’ve probably never experienced before. Mornings suddenly begin to feel happier, better...
millennial

Are Millennials Today More Dependent On Their Parents Than Independent Of Them?

Disclaimer: Originally published in July 2018. It is being republished since it still remains an interesting topic till today.  In the world of parent-child relationships,...

How Is Co-Dependency A Plague To Romantic Relationships?

When Arijit Singh sang, “Hum Tere Bin Ab Reh Ni Sakte, Tere Bina Kya Wajood Mera,” the entire nation rejoiced over such relatable lyrics...

Here’s Why Empaths And Narcissists Are Attracted To Each Other

“Opposites attract.” We have heard of this term more often than not, and it has opened our minds to possibilities emerging out of the broadened...
sex toys

Watch: What Sex Toys Looked Like 28,000 Years Ago And Their Non-Sexual Uses

Sex toys have been in the game since the first few civilizations. The oldest archaeological evidence found dates back around 28,000 years. Each dynasty,...