Why Has Male Contraceptives Taken So Long?
Recently, the internet has been raving about the near future launch of the male contraceptive. The world’s first contraceptive injectionContinue Reading
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Hymen Testing: A Legacy of Glorifying Virginity
The recent story with famous rapper T.I. and his daughter reminds us of the many external pressures on women and how they choose to conduct themselves sexually, whether its origin is familial or otherwise.
Bet You Didn’t Know the Significance of These Famous African Prints
When you see the vibrant colours and bold pattern of Ankara fabric, the first thing you think of is Africa.Continue Reading
“The African Parenting Style”
It’s amazing how much of our personality is influenced by our family of origin and early childhood experiences. The wayContinue Reading
The Xenophobia Crisis in South Africa.
The disillusionment of a collapsing colonial regime in the post Apartheid era fractured multiple facets of the South Africa society,Continue Reading
Boys Will Not Always Be Boys
I was about 10 years old at a beach in South Africa, walking hand in hand with my mother past a group of men. One of them grabbed my hand and jerked me towards them. My mother then pulled me to her, reminding them I am just a child. “Sizothatha wena ke.” “We’ll take you then.” AContinue Reading