Childbirth is possibly the most personal experience for women. Today, there are more childbirth options for expectant mothers than ever before. Read through our Blog for interesting experiences, problems and solutions regarding pregnancy and women’s wellness.
When people talk about consent, they often discuss it in context with one-night stands, hook-ups. or sexual assaults. The topic is often tied to random sexual encounters. As a result, the term is rarely discussed in a positive light or in terms of committed, long-term relationships. But when you’ve been with the same person for…
Relationship problems are more common than people think and there are a number of times you may find yourself extremely irritated by your partner. It is important to identify the root causes of your relationship problems as this may assist in dealing with them. This article serves to identify 7 relationship problems and how best…
Pubic lice are small parasites that attach to the skin near the genital area. The tiny insects live on coarse human hair in the pubic region and at times on beards but do not appear in the hair on your head. They are also known as crabs as they have two large front arms resembling…
Early pregnancy detection signs vary with each individual and can be wide-ranging and easily mistaken for other causes. It may be a challenge to discern whether or not you’re pregnant. But don’t panic, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll take a look at the subtle and not so subtle indicators you might experience…
The COVID-19 crisis is a major global event that has greatly impacted the healthcare service industry and society. At Marie Stopes South Africa, we endeavour to continue providing the best sexual and reproductive health services to the women in our communities. Our centres have remained open and fully operational during these trying times and have…
Romantic breakups are among the most common events to happen in people’s lives and ironically because they are universal, the mental trauma it causes tends to be overlooked. The truth is that relationships are founded on intense emotions, and if it ends, there are a slew of different feelings such as sadness, rejection, anger and…
Are you feeling that your sex life is waning? We’re only in April! If the heat between the sheets has gotten cold, pay attention to the following seven tips. They are guaranteed to spice up sex for you and your partner. If you’re with a relatively new partner, Marie Stopes South Africa recommends that you…
A yeast infection (also known as vaginal candidiasis) is a fungal infection, affecting three out of four women during their life. The good news is that a yeast infection isn’t classified as an STI and can be treated. In this article, we’ll discuss the causes, symptoms, treatment and risk factors associated with the infection. Causes…
Abortion is a polarising, highly emotional issue for a couple; however, you must know that you shouldn’t feel ashamed or scared to speak to your partner about wanting an abortion. In this article, we’ll provide you with five ways to help discuss abortion with your significant other. Your body, your choice All South African women…
You’ve never heard of Marie Stopes South Africa and our initiatives? No problem. In this article, we’re going to give you an overview of our mission to empower women to take control of their sexual health. We are an organisation committed to providing women across the country with sexual and reproductive health knowledge and services.…
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