With more landscapes and terrain than just about another country on Earth, South Africa takes the lead when it comes to diversity. As any country should that boasts hippo sightings…
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How being ‘sober curious’ totally changed my life (and can change yours, too!)
How has quitting drinking changed my life? There’s a saying in addiction recovery circles: “The good news is, you get all your feelings back. The bad news is, you get…

7 doctor-approved ways to get over your ‘smear fear’
Attending your smear test is incredibly important for detecting early signs of cervical cancer, yet so many women don’t attend due to fear, embarrassment or a lack of knowledge surrounding the procedure.…

Goat yoga, bum sunbathing and vagina steaming: The ridiculous wellness trends that are totally undermining the industry
Goat yoga, semiprecious stones for vagina health, vaginal steaming, bum sunbathing... Nothing shocks us when it comes to wellness pursuits. But the unfortunate reality is that while influencers and brands…

‘If the alcohol industry can glamorise alcohol then I’m going to glamorise sobriety’: Why going sober is the wellness trend to try in 2020
Whether we're making vegan dietary choices or embracing a more sustainable fashion regime, as we move into the new decade, it's clear we're becoming more conscious beings. With people focussing…

Why six-packs are an oppressive status symbol for women
The only time I have ever seen abdominal muscles that had actually been painted on by a makeup artist was on a man dressed as a pirate at a fancy-dress…

Deadly silence: what happens when we don’t believe women
It’s become a grim ritual among the women I know: as soon as there is news of another mass shooting, we wait to hear the inevitable story about the shooter’s…

How to take control of bad habits (like eating badly and smoking) and form healthy ones, according to science
For many, the beginning of a new year marks a fresh opportunity and renewed hope to address that the negative behaviours that control and hinder our daily lives. However, by…