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but nothing is quite enough. It is not like this. In fact, older males are shown
surprising that mental health is becoming with nubile young younger women and a
a problem of significant proportions. derogatory comment like “Buddha bahut
Today, one hears of the word “open Tharki hai” or “Rassi sad gayi par vat nahi
marriage” which means that the couple gaya” is made. People wrongly assume that
are free to have sex with whomever they older people no longer have sex or want it.
want. So then is this just a boarding It is also taboo for a woman even to
lodging arrangement with on occasional express a desire to have sex. Let alone pay
romp thrown in? It is also accepted that for it especially women who are of a certain
a man and a woman may live together age dissatisfied with the quality of sex they
like a couple. They may go on holidays have had or the lack of it in general. Lack
together, the problem arises when the of communication hinders their lives but
relationship ends and the woman accuses they still want pleasure, passion in their
the man of rape. The question is what lives. Sometimes it could be a lack of effort
happens when the woman breaks up the on their male counterparts. Many women
relationship and finds someone new, can find themselves alone through death or
the man accused her of anything? There is divorce or other circumstances, yet they
an imperative need for re-evaluation of the miss the pleasure of touching and being
legal framework particularly related to the touched. Today’s women are bold and open
complexities of consent, rape and breakup to the idea of paying for good sex. If a man
accusations. can so can a woman. The journey from
the past to the present needs reflection on
the delicate balance between freedom and
responsibility in the matters of heart.
While the customs and traditions may
have changed, the essence of Valentine’s
Day remains the same: a celebration of
love. So whether you choose to celebrate
in the 1970s style, or embrace the modern
style, may this Valentine’s Day be
filled with love, laughter and cherished
memories!
Society does not take kindly to the sexual
needs of older people. The young tell their
story, their passion and their beautiful
bodies have dominated the screens and
advertising for eons and it is always be
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