Sex education
If you’ve heard of polycystic-ovarian syndrome (PCOS), you’ve probably heard the statistic that goes with it: “1 in 10 women of child-bearing age are affected with PCOS.” It’s the first result that comes up in Google when you search for PCOS, and one that made me feel terrified of its prevalence but comforted by being a part of such an overwhelming community. PCOS is a hormonal disorder that can be characterized by symptoms like cystic ovaries, irregular periods, weight gain, …
Dear Adventurers: We have a very special project that we would love and appreciate your participation in. Adventures is a community that was built to have frank conversations about our sex and romantic lives as African …
Mama never told me what the thing was. All I knew was that after people got married, they had children. When I was eight I asked her, “Mama, where do babies come from?”. “From women, my …
This article is a continuation of a story published here. “I get a Hollywood wax every 3-4 months. In between that, I use Veet down there.” That was my manicurist. She pointed towards her thighs with …
Most people say “vagina” when what they’re really referring to is the vulva. The vulva is the external, visible part of your genitals — your labia (lips), clitoris, vaginal opening, and the opening to your urethra …
“It’s too tight.” “I can’t feel anything when I put one on.” “I never go root if I dey don rubber!” “A man’s seed belongs in a woman.” “What’s the matter? Don’t you trust me?” These …
As African women, we devote a good portion of our day thinking about ways to live a successful life, whether consciously or not. Though or continent is blessed with an abundance and diversity of resources, we …
I happened upon #WeMustKunyaza today in Twitter, and I don’t think my life will be the same from today forward. If you are one of the millions of unfortunate women for whom ultimate pleasure has eluded …
Yesterday this Italian Ni**ga was telling me how he spent a lot of money on designer jeans and shoes because I made a comment about how his jeans and sneakers looked ruggedly. Why can’t men get …
Did any of you read the recent Kenyan story about the wife who reported her husband to her village men for being uncircumcised? There was a video to boot. We women can be dangerous when crossed …
Last friday night I engaged in unrestricted conversation with a group of people under the influence of bonfire, alcohol, dance, sweat and motley humans. Among them was an English man and his gorgeous 21 years …
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