Virgin Active’s new workout class, Active Bands made its debut at Fit Night Out Joburg. So, of course, when it hit clubs at the beginning of September, we had to be first to try to it out. As it turned out, the class was a lot more hectic than we’d imagined. But it does wonders for your butt!
Nothing kills the workout buzz like the gym at 5 pm. Looking for a treadmill? Join the back of the queue. Want to stretch? Welcome to the mosh pit. And if your intention was to do a quick sweat sesh and get out of there, well, sorry for you. But don’t give up on your fitness dreams just yet. To the rescue: this medicine ball routine from Next Fitness Star finalist Meagan Claasen.
We get it – you’ve got a skin problem, but you’re not sure about cannabidiol-infused skincare. Acne? Cold sores? Wrinkles? We CBD-bombed them for you.
Despite the large number of sex toys I have packed away in my cupboard, I have three favourite sex toys that I use almost all the time. Here they are…
Douching is a common practice among women (and men!) globally, but how safe is it really? Not very safe at all. Here’s why…
The sun is out, which means it’s time to say bye-bye to thick winter layers and give a warm welcome to your summertime essentials. And if the spring/summer 2019 runways are anything to go by (they are) your spring style just got a revamp. From the nostalgic flip flops and bucket hats to crocheted items and dreamy sorbet colours, it’s sure to be a sweet summer. Here are our fav spring trends straight from the runways.
It’s bad enough dealing with your period once a month — the cramps, the mood swings, the ruined underwear… But twice? As it turns out, getting your period twice in one month isn’t all that abnormal. But if you’re part of that (pretty unlucky) group, know this: “Irregular bleeding can have different implications depending on age, medical history, and family history,” says Dr Alyssa Dweck, a gynae and author of The Complete A to Z for Your V. “So it’s important to seek ob-gyn guidance if you have persistent, recurrent, or worrisome bleeding habits.”
What discolours your teeth; does charcoal actually whiten teeth; are electric toothbrushes better? These burning Qs, plus more dental questions answered here by our expert dentist… It’s not often you can get an expert to answer your burning questions. I chatted to Joburg-based dentist, Dr Bongiwe Nhlangulela, aka Dr Bee, who was a wealth of dental knowledge. Plus, why we should be applying the same mindfulness we do to eating to our teeth brushing habits.
Hands up if you’ve ever eaten 4 portions of food without realising it. It wasn’t really on purpose but you were binge-watching you fav Netflix show and before you knew the entire pizza was gone. Given that we live lives that keep us super busy and distracted, it’s no surprise that we often lose track of what we’re eating. We squeeze in lunch while meeting deadlines, breakfast is accompanied by a side of emails and dinner is eaten while catching up Friends. It’s really no surprise that our eating habits have become mindless and guilt-inducing.
Hate to break it to you, but an estimated 9 out of 10 women will battle the orange peel effect at some point in their lives. But, as common as those dimples are, it only takes one Google search to discover how much misinformation there is out there about cellulite and how to get rid of it.
World Contraception Day takes place each year on 26 September and focuses on putting sexual rights and family planning in the spotlight across more than 70 countries. The day strives to create political, media and public awareness about these issues and works to highlight the efforts of the Your Life campaign, whose vision is a world in which every pregnancy is wanted.
September is Albinism Awareness Month and we’re celebrating South African women who are using their albinism to create awareness and inspire others.