Love Matters – India's #1 podcast on love, sex, and relationships
Dating, desire, identity, marriage – nothing’s off-limits. Hosted by Leeza Mangaldas, India’s boldest voice on pleasure and relationships, Love Matters dives into the stuff we all think about but rarely say out loud. Honest convos. No shame. Just real stories about love and sexuality in today’s India.
New episodes every two weeks! Got a story, question, or feedback? Reach us at lovematters@dw.com
A co-production by The Indian Express & DW.
Casual Relationships, Real Feelings? Pratul Narang on Dating & Queer Love | Love Matters
Can sex really stay casual, or do feelings eventually get involved? Can you date without getting attached? And how do situationships shape the way we approach modern relationships?In Love Matters Season 6, Episode 2, sexuality educator Leeza Mangaldas speaks with filmmaker Pratul Narang about casual s*x, situationships, emotional attachment, modern dating and queer relationships.
Together, they explore why people choose casual connections, how expectations evolve, and what happens when intimacy and emotions begin to overlap. The conversation also looks at the difference between physical intimacy and emotional commitment, the importance of consent and boundaries, and how honest communication can help people navigate relationships.
Whether you're exploring casual dating, navigating a situationship or rethinking what you want from a relationship, this episode offers a thoughtful look at intimacy, connection and the changing dynamics of modern love.
Leeza Mangaldas’ Socials
Instagram: /leezamangaldas
YouTube: /@leezamangaldas1
Pratul Narang’s Socials
Instagram: /pratulnoshade
CREDITS
Produced by:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
Anu Jain (IE)
Researcher & Editor:
Sana Rizvi (DW)
Video Editor:
Harmeet Verma (IE)
Project Manager:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
Executive Producers:
Matthias Frickel (DW)
Melanie von Marschalck (DW)
Anant Nath Sharma (IE)
Sayoni Aiyar (IE)
Editorial Support:
Shashank Bhargava (IE)
Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster. It is produced by DW and The Indian Express.
Learn more about DW: https://www.dw.com
3 Oct 2026
Asexuality, Desire & Intimacy: Aili Seghetti on Sex, Relationships & Attraction | Love Matters
Can you be asexual and still be a sex and intimacy coach? What does asexuality mean when it comes to sexual attraction, desire, relationships and intimacy? And can the way we understand our sexuality change as we get older?In this episode of Love Matters, sexuality educator Leeza Mangaldas speaks with Aili Seghetti, intimacy coach and founder of The Intimacy Curator, about asexuality, sexual attraction, desire, intimacy beyond sex, and the ways we navigate relationships.The conversation explores common assumptions around sex, sexuality, intimacy, desire and relationships, and how we can find more authentic ways to understand what we want, communicate our needs, and connect with our partners.
Leeza Mangaldas’ Socials
Instagram: /leezamangaldas
YouTube: /@leezamangaldas1
Aili Seghetti’s Socials
Instagram:
/theintimacycurator
CREDITS
Produced by:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
Anu Jain (IE)
Researcher & Editor:
Sana Rizvi (DW)
Video Editor:
Harmeet Verma (IE)
Project Manager:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
Executive Producers:
Matthias Frickel (DW)
Melanie von Marschalck (DW)
Anant Nath Sharma (IE)
Sayoni Aiyar (IE)
Editorial Support:
Shashank Bhargava (IE)
Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster. It is produced by DW and The Indian Express.
Learn more about DW: https://www.dw.com (https://www.dw.com/)
7 Feb 2026
How Religion Shapes Love and Relationships | Alina Gufran on Love Matters
What happens when love crosses religious lines? In this episode of Love Matters, Leeza Mangaldas speaks with writer Alina Gufran, author of No Place to Call My Own, about growing up in a Hindu–Muslim household, navigating identity, and dismantling stereotypes around interfaith love. How does faith influence who we choose to love? What do identity, belonging, and family expectations mean in modern relationships? And can love bridge cultural and religious differences? Tune in for a candid conversation on love, faith and dating in contemporary India. And share your thoughts in the comments — we’d love to hear your experiences.
Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas/?hl=en)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_BANQfJbw0lPAGHtAeX5nw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_BANQfJbw0lPAGHtAeX5nw)
CREDITS:
Produced by:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)
Charulata Biswas (IE)
Researcher and Editor
Sana Rizvi (DW)
Video Editor:
Meetesh Dixit (IE)
Project Manager:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
Executive Producer:
Melanie von Marschalck (DW)
Anant Nath Sharma (IE)
Editorial Support:
Shashank Bhargava (IE)
Prerana Deshpande (DW)
Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster. It is produced by DW and The Indian Express.
Learn more about DW:
https://www.dw.com
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YouTube views
5,916,471
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.7 / 5
3 ratings
Spotify
4.1 / 5
46 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 78 / 100
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97
YouTube
93
Engagement
92
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