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Sex-Rated: The VICE Guide to Sex

This Amma Advises Students on How to Have Threesomes

The sex advice column started in 2008 in the Delhi University student newsletter reflects the changing attitudes towards sex over a decade.
Maroosha Muzaffar
7.27.18
Sex-Rated: The VICE Guide to Sex

Saffron in the Streets, Woke in the Sheets

My brief liaison with a polyamorous man of the right.
Anonymous
7.26.18
Sex-Rated: The VICE Guide to Sex

Are Marriage Vows Akin to Death Sentences for Inter-religious Couples in Bangladesh?

In his photo exhibition, Samsul Alam Helal captures forbidden love.
Angela Skujins
Images by Samsul Alam Helal
7.26.18
Sex-Rated: The VICE Guide to Sex

Is Bappi Lahiri the Indian Marvin Gaye?

His music defined “sexy time” in the '80s and '90s, and tuned us into the unique concept of 'jawani', a loose notion of what it means to be young and horny. And the magic infects millennials too.
Sharanya S
7.26.18
Comics!

We Reviewed 'Rat Queens'

With Season 8 of Game of Thrones expected only next year, here’s a sword and sorcery story that isn’t all about rape and murdering women to tide us over until then.
Vivek Gopal
7.26.18
Sex-Rated: The VICE Guide to Sex

How to Learn About Sex Through Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi and Odissi

“Rather than talk about the reproductive system of human beings, some of them talk about peacocks and its tears.” Yup, we definitely need to re-haul the way India views sex-education, as one Indian classical dancer takes on the challenge.
Rituparna Som
7.25.18
Books

‘Half the Night Is Gone’: The Literary Playlist

Listen to what was playing in author Amitabha Bagchi’s head while he wrote his latest novel, set in early 20th century Delhi.
Amitabha Bagchi
7.24.18
Pakistan Elections

How the One Pound Fish Man Became a Political Jingle Writer

Once second only to 'Gangnam Style', Muhammad Shahid Nazir now pens ditties like 'Hum Sher Dil Hum Sher Jawan' for Nawaz Sharif.
Paul Gasnier
7.24.18
Gender & Sexuality

A Transgender Activist Keeps the Peace in One of Mumbai’s Poorest Areas

Madhuri is both mommy and mayor to the residents of Lallubhai Compound.
Kripa Krishnan
7.24.18
Sex-Rated: The VICE Guide to Sex

We Don’t Need No Sex-Ed. We’ve Got Porn

In the absence of sex education, Indian millennials and Gen Z are watching porn to learn about sex, pleasure and consent.
Maroosha Muzaffar
7.24.18
Sex-Rated: The VICE Guide to Sex

Asking for a Friend: Sex Education in India

In the episode, we meet those who go against the norm in India to bring sex education to various communities and intrinsically tie it to understanding one's body, rights and identity.
Video
7.24.18
History

Hookah Has Been Lit in India for a Long Time

An exhibition at the National Museum, Delhi showcases hookahs through Indian art and culture.
Naman Mukesh Chaudhary
7.23.18
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