Also known as body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), it is a mental condition where the individual cannot stop thinking about supposed flaws in their appearance. There are a variety of causes: from genetics to the skewed societal pressure of what is considered ‘beautiful’. Marie Stopes South Africa is dedicated to women’s wellness and will help you every step of the way.
Sleep plays an essential role in your mental, physical and overall wellbeing. If you don’t get enough sleep, you leave yourself susceptible to a plethora of health risks, including heart disease, kidney disease. Mental symptoms such as angry and impulsive behaviour (this could include not thinking about using contraception when you have sex.), depression, lack of motivation and suicidal thoughts.
Any drug that makes it easier for sexual assault or rape to take place is known as a ‘date rape’ drug. It has a myriad of harmful effects, one of which can be an unplanned pregnancy. Marie Stopes South Africa specialises in women’s healthcare services and is equipped to provide you with available options should you wish to terminate the pregnancy.
If you smoke, drink or are malnourished during pregnancy, it increases the risks of harming the baby, sometimes to such an extent that you may have no option but to terminate the pregnancy.
It’s essential for women to know how to optimise their health during pregnancy. Here are five ways that will contribute towards having a healthy baby.
Birth control myths are one of the main causes of unintended pregnancies. It’s time to separate fact from fiction and bust these fairytales.… Read More
Has your sex drive dwindled? A low libido can be caused by a number of factors including stress, hormonal imbalance, and drinking too much alcohol. The good news is there are ways you can heighten your libido and bring the spark back into your sex life. Marie Stopes offers Women’s Wellness services that can help recommend the best course of action.
‘…and they lived happily ever after.’
Unfortunately, storybooks have skewed our perception of relationships – they’re not as easy as you may think. Here are some signs that may indicate you’re in an unhealthy relationship.
Severe depression during pregnancy, premature birth, labour complications – these are all effects of eating disorders that can cause serious, potentially fatal, health issues for you and your baby. If you have an eating disorder and want a healthy pregnancy, it’s essential that you seek treatment. All Marie Stopes clinics and HCUs offer a comprehensive pregnancy care service.
In this article, we’ll be discussing the two most common eating disorders: anorexia and bulimia.
You’ve read the plethora of information about practicing safe sex by using barrier-method contraceptives and have bought a pack of condoms – great! But do you know how to use them? Approximately 75% of people don’t! Which means there are a lot of unintended pregnancies that could have been prevented.
So, listen up to ensure you don’t make the following five condom mistakes.
New centre, same high-quality sexual and reproductive health services for all women in the country.
Marie Stopes recently celebrated the relocation of its Bree Street centre to Rondebosch Medical Centre Private Hospital in Mowbray.
