A healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables is known to benefit the human body in so many ways. Now a new study suggests that it may also play a role in lessening various menopausal symptoms. Study results were published
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Single mum, Sophia Momodu, has written a thoughtful post to other young mothers and she’s asking them to prioritize self love and to thrive despite the African culture and traditions which she says are unique but can also be very
Some women have no clues when labour is around the corner, but as your OB-GYNs will tell you, in order to give birth, your cervix first has to begin dilating. The cervix plays a crucial role in pregnancy and labor,
While you have the best thoughts and maybe even believe you have left no stone unturned in educating your girl child on sexuality, reproductive health and the social impact of both; a health advocacy group is saying you can’t be
A Nigerian woman in her sixties got Nigerians on social media cheering for her after her peculiar love story was shared by media personality, Nneka Isaac. Nneka who is the director of the famous cultural TV show, Goge Africa shared
A study conducted on almost 3,000 women in the United States, has revealed that women who have sexual activity weekly or more frequently – including intercourse, oral sex, sexual touching or self-stimulation are 28% less likely to experience menopause at any given age
Navigating the odds of single parenting is no mean feat, and most people can already tell what single mums go through to raise their kids as well as give them the right opportunities so they can compete favourably in the
Your first weeks home with a new baby can come with a lot of anxiety. You may have prepared a great deal for your baby’s arrival; like assembling the crib, washing and safely arranging their little clothes, stocking up diapers
Wife and mum, Amaka Chibuzo-Obi is a trained computer scientist but that’s not what she’s known for. Her passion for wholesome relationships, healthy family values, marriage, as well as, the social and mental development of women drove her to start
Ruona Meyer, the award winning Nigerian investigative journalist who got nominated for an international Emmy over her work which exposed codeine addiction in the country has opened up on her battle with fibroid and breast cancer. Meyer, who underwent a successful
A new mum who was born with two vaginas, two wombs and two cervixes has spoken out about living with the extremely rare condition. Elizabeth Amoaa, originally from Ghana but now living in Walsall, Birmingham, was diagnosed with uterus didelphys
Menopause occurs when a woman stops having periods and can no longer fall pregnant naturally. It is a natural part of ageing, which occurs in women between 45 and 55 years old. However 1 in 100 women can experience menopause
A consultant radiation oncologist of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), has announced that he has achieved a breakthrough in breast cancer treatment. Dr. Oludare Adeyemi disclosed that he recently treated a breast cancer patient without mastectomy (process of
Nollywood actress, Aisha Lawal is relishing the joys of motherhood one year after she welcomed her daughter. The relatively new mum is counting her blessings because, according to her, about this time last year she was in the throes of
Nigerian journalist, actress and cosmetologist, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett has revealed quite shockingly her many travails as a woman. The 78-year-old recipient of the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON), made the damning revelations of her unique experiences that are
A gynaecologist and author of the Vagina Bible, Dr Jen Gunter, has warned women of the dangers of completely removing pubic hair, contrary to well acclaimed hygienic practice. While the purpose of pubic hair is somewhat of a mystery, going
On what basis do you make someone your friend? Below is a twitter thread about friendship that every woman needs to read. According to @DoreenGLM, friendship as an adult needs to be evaluated without sentiments. Below is Doreen’s tweet, ”I
The Ekiti State First Lady, Mrs. Bisi Adeleye Fayemi has listed a number of things women can do to stop people from repeating the awful refrain that ‘women are their own worst enemy’. The gender Specialist, Social Entrepreneur and Writer
Aishatu Mohammed, the wife of Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed has revealed that she had no formal education when she married her husband. The First Lady made the revelation on Saturday at a Youth Talk ceremony organised in commemoration of the
A general medical practitioner with St Bernadeth Hospital, Ikorodu, Lagos, shared this piece to create awareness about early menopause and what triggers it. According to Dr Chris Nwan, addiction to drugs, alcohol, and others triggers early menopause. Menopause is the
The Holy book says ‘He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favour from the Lord’, such is the case of Chief Emmanuel Umeohia, the husband of Lady Uchenna, Executive Director, Emab Umeh and Sons Nigeria Limited,
The issue surrounding abortion rights in Nigeria is a highly sensitive one. Abortion in Nigeria is highly restrictive and various governments have not been bold enough or probably lack the political will to review and liberalise our shackling abortion laws.
English model, actress and businesswoman, Naomi Campbell, has shared on her plans towards becoming a mother while discussing life as a single lady at 49. T he 49-year-old who is currently living and loving the single life without a partner
Three women have shared how they discovered they had cancer after following their instincts. By the time Sandra Hoehler, pictured below was diagnosed with cancer, it was as much a moment of relief as one of fear. Six years earlier,
A woman born with two wombs, two cervix and two vaginas defied the odds to welcome a miracle baby after being told she had a 90% chance of miscarrying and now all she wants to do is use her story
