Adventures from the bedrooms of African women

Things Are Faulty in the Center

Malaka — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:19:04 +0000

Secret recollections of Lerato permeated every corner of Khalid’s home. A perfect pink ribbon that had once fallen out of her hair sat in his sock drawer. A blurry 3 x 5 picture of her junior class sat on his side table. He had to pay Aamir a... Read more

Sexy Times with Nnenna Marcia: Slumber party.

Nnenna Marcia — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:40:58 +0000

“What?” I asked, stepping away from Wes. “I’m serious Abby, I want to be with you all the time. I am crazy about you. I keep thinking about you, us in your flat in London. ‘Abbylissima’ you said, remember?” Wes grabbed my hands... Read more

Lois Lagos reviews Diva Choice bath brûlée – Strawberry dreams in a lather of luxury!

Guest — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:57:02 +0000

When I received my cupcake shaped Strawberry Dreams bath brûlée from Diva Choice I must say I was extremely impressed by the quality of packaging. I am a stickler for attention to detail and the divas who wrapped up the product made it evident... Read more

Nana Darkoa to speak at Yari Yari

Nana Darkoa — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:40:29 +0000

Fellow Adventurers who live in Ghana, there is a wonderful writers symposium going on in Accra right now (and up to the 19th of May) organised by the Organisation of Women Writers of African Descent (OWWA) and our very own Mbaasem founded by the... Read more

Destiny and her Girl-Child

Malaka — Tue, 14 May 2013 03:21:23 +0000

The noisy whir of the ceiling fan was irritating, but Lera welcomed the diversion. It kept her from having to stare at the top of her interviewers oily, balding head. Was that ringworm? She couldn’t be sure. Lera shifted in her seat, feeling... Read more

Sexy Times with Nnenna Marcia: Things starting with ‘S’.

Nnenna Marcia — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:01:59 +0000

I could not take my eyes away from the TV screen. The more I listened, the more it seemed like someone was dunking my head repeatedly into a bucket of water, the words swished and faded in and out. I wished I was dreaming. I knew I... Read more

Happy masturbation month

Nana Darkoa — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:52:42 +0000

A friend sent me these cool graphics. Instantly I thought of my newly celibate sisters (*ahem* Ekuba and Naa Adjeley)...but for everyone else, happy masturbating... Read more

Secondary Virginity

Ekuba — Sun, 05 May 2013 19:13:48 +0000

When I woke up this morning, I knew that I was going to give celibacy another try. That’s how I make all my major decisions you know- I mull over it for weeks, months even. Then one day, out of the blue, I just know deep down inside... Read more

Sexy Times with Nnenna Marcia: Deja Vu

Nnenna Marcia — Fri, 03 May 2013 09:13:11 +0000

From the road, I saw smoke darkening the afternoon sky. My heart dissolved into my chest, liquefied by apprehension. A ringing filled my ears. Staring at the smoke, I forgot to work my hands and my car drifted, nearly ending up in one of... Read more

Guest Contributor Funmi Balogun: Sex and the ‘Oldish’ African Woman Series: Choice and my possibilities are endless®

Guest — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:46:10 +0000

The title of this blog is a rearrangement of the International Planned Parenthood Federation’s Byline, 'From Choice, a World of Possibilities' as it is a byline I most identify with and within which I want to locate my thoughts on sex, sexuality... Read more