by Women's Health | Oct 1, 2019 | Health
The sense of loss women feel after losing one or both nipples post-mastectomy is hard to describe, but perhaps this sums it up best: “Without a nipple, a breast isn’t a breast—it’s just a mound,” says Dr. Joshua Levine, a natural breast...
by Women's Health | Sep 30, 2019 | Health
Before we get into anything, let’s make it clear where this article is leading to: douching is a no-no (as recommended by most health practitioners globally). Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, let’s get into why douching poses more danger than it does reward...
by Women's Health | Sep 27, 2019 | Health
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:...
by Women's Health | Sep 27, 2019 | Health
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...
by Women's Health | Sep 26, 2019 | Health
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...
