During health emergencies, misinformation spreads the most. Here’s how to spot fake health info and protect yourself from falling prey.
The 9 Best Natural Lubes For A Happy Vagina
Gynaecologists explain everything you need to know about natural lubes. Then we recommend the best ones to try.
Here’s How To Actually Practise Mindfulness And Unlock Inner Peace
If you’re in a constant state of fight-or-flight, this is for you.
How To Turn Those Forgotten Resolutions Into Attainable Goals
Given up on those New Year’s resolutions? You are just the person we want to preach to…
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Everything You Need To Know About Douching, Or “Intravaginal Cleansing”
Douching is a common practice among women (and men!) globally, but how safe is it really? Not very safe at all. Here’s why…
Got Two Periods In One Month? These Are All Of The Possible Reasons Why
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.”
How To Get A Real White Smile — Plus All Your Other Pressing Dental Questions Answered
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.
These Results From An International Contraception Survey Are Both Encouraging And Worrying
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.
We’re Totally Inspired By How These Women Are Celebrating Their Albinism
September is Albinism Awareness Month and we’re celebrating South African women who are using their albinism to create awareness and inspire others.
True Story: “I’m Living Proof That Abuse Doesn’t Have To Destroy You”
How do you cope with abuse? In this heartwarming story of bravery, a woman used exercise and self-care as a way to stop her past from defining her.
Prolapse Or Incontinence? You Might Want To Avoid “Surgical Mesh”
Surgical mesh has been successfully used to repair hernias – but when used in gynaecological surgeries, the results can be problematic.
1-2 Afternoon Naps A Week Could Improve Your Heart Health, According To Study
Imagine a world where taking afternoon naps improved your cardiovascular health. That’s the world you’re living in right now, according to this study.
How To Stop Your Period Using The Birth Control Pill Or An IUD
If you’ve ever Googled for info on how to stop your period in these times of desperation, you may have stumbled across some, er, interesting suggestions for how to get rid of it faster (uh, drinking vinegar to stop your period? WTF?). But the truth is, the science is really only there for one stopping-your-period hack: birth control.