Written By Brutally Candid I’m 21 years old; I have never had sex. I have never been in a romantic relationship, and I have never kissed or been kissed. If you are in the same age bracket as me, I can tell you just gasped, and if you are older, I am certain you are counting back to the very first day you had your first kiss. But you need not worry; I do have a sexual life. One that …
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Dear Esteemed Adventures Reader, After an intense application season and many passionate debates (yes, even a few friendly arguments!), we’re thrilled to introduce the Adventures Creators Fellowship Class of 2025! Each year, we’re blown away by …
Written by Amarachi Nwokocha From time immemorial, there has been a pervasive myth about African women that has penetrated deeply into the society – the myth of the “good girl”. A typical African girl child is …
Written by Nobuhle Nyoni PART 2 “What is this day? It took an embarrassing moment for my crush to write me a note and slip it into my bag. What’s happening is not how I pictured …
Written by Fatimah Haruna A typical girl’s hostel, bubbling with activities. The room is in perfect symmetry, with bunk beds at each of the four corners. Slices of joint wardrobe at the centre of the two …
Adventures From The Bedrooms of African Women is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Adventures Creators Program under the theme: “My Feminism Is_.” The Adventures Creators Program seeks to amplify feminist …
You see the bowl in front of you, a beautiful masterpiece of understated colour. There’s the reddish-orange hue of the pawpaw, the yellow of the mango and the suggestive cream of the banana. The fruits are …
As Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women turns 16 years old on January 18, 2024, we find ourselves in a celebratory mood—and for good reason! It’s been a remarkable journey of growth, learning, and unapologetic …
As we prepare to wrap up 2024, our team at Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women is busy tying up loose ends and gearing up for much-needed rest and rejuvenation. This isn’t just about catching …
Written by Nnennaya Finding love in Nigeria is tough—especially when all you want is a healthy, fulfilling connection that’s free from stress and toxicity. After enduring the pain and exhaustion of three stressful relationships in the …
Hey Adventurers! It’s your girl Malaka here with a message that I hope resonates with each of you. As Adventures Fam, you know that battles that we wage are shared in both their glories and horrors. …