The Stigma of Infertility in the African Community
Infertility occurs more often than we think. However, in our African communities we have to deal with the inability to reproduce and its associated stigmas.
Category: Wellness
Ivery Arie: The Experience in Houston TX
Every year, Ivery Arie hosts an African women empowerment event in different cities. By leveraging local communities and organizations, weContinue Reading
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
Helicopter Dad: Protecting or Projecting
By now, you’ve probably heard of the interview with the rapper, T.I.. During this interview, he stated that he takesContinue Reading
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.
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