Written by Gbemi Trabaye My story is one that several people could probably relate to, but yet – there are always intricate, unique and subtle details that stand out each time. Whenever asked the question, “Where are you from?” – something signals in my mind – that ever persistent question, “Where am I truly from?” Both of my parents are Nigerian, of Igbo descent – I was born in Lesotho, resided there till I was nine, and relocated to South …
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Written by Highest Kite, from the ‘Rebel’ series whatever My face is wet whatever My heart is heavy whatever My mind is cramped whatever He won’t text back whatever My lips feel sewn whatever How do …
(continued from previous post) It started early in the year when I had so much work to do. I was getting to work and leaving at odd hours in order to meet deadlines. There were days …
A year ago I asked you all what your sex and relationship goals were for 2019 whilst sharing where I was in terms of my understanding of my own sexuality, and my desire for relationships and …
Yesterday I had the pleasure of being in conversation with my sister-activist-friend Dr Njoki Wamai at an event hosted by the Queens College Feminist Society and FLY- Women of Colour Forum. One woman shared that she …
Earlier today I was filling a form about my sex life. One of the questions was, ‘how many times a week do you have sex?’ I redirected the question to my partner. ‘How many times a …
It begins with a chat. A stranger contacts you through a private message on social media. He tells you that he saw your work and that it touched him. You’re wary of unsolicited messages from men. …
(Read Part 1 here, and Part 2 here) If they had not been kissing, she would have yelled. He slowly started maneuvering down her body. This time, he wasn’t teasing her. He took her left boob …
I hear what you are trying to express to me…even though you say it cannot be expressed in text or voice notes, except in actions and in person. I have known you for only a short …
Top 5 things that run through my mind during sex (if I think them all simultaneously, it’s really bad): (He is going down on me) Why does this remind me of a carwash every time? They …
From Lagos to Cape Town, follow six romantic tales of six young, spirited and independent women as they carve out their lives and fall in love with handsome, confident and emotionally expressive men who welcome their …