Feeling a twinge of pain in your breasts can be a worry, but breast pain is common and on its own is rarely a symptom of anything serious. Hormonal changes related to your periods is often the reason why your breasts might feel tender but there are other causes too. Having large breasts, breastfeeding or…
When you talk about taking good care of your body, you don’t always think about your vagina. But knowing how to look after your vagina can help to keep it comfortable and free from infection. So if you’ve ever wondered how to keep your vagina clean, whether you should be washing it after sex or…
No woman wants to be sexually assaulted, and the potential outcomes – pregnancy and birth – can be dangerously traumatic for rape and sexual assault victims. As a consequence, women who have been raped tend to avoid antenatal health checks for fear of being reminded of their experiences on the most traumatic day of their…
More and more moms find themselves facing all the responsibility of raising a family alone. For a number of single moms, this also includes having to work a full-time job while parenting full-time. That’s quite a load, to say the least. Four things stand out as essentials if you’re going to successfully navigate being…
As a parent, there’s no way your teenager is actually old enough to have kids of their own already, and chances are you won’t be leaping at the opportunity to chat with your daughter about birth control. Let’s face it, the biological clock shows that once puberty starts, pregnancy becomes a possibility. To guide you…
Sexual assault can leave survivors with trauma which can be both physical and emotional. Every assault survivor has different experiences, but more often than not, most rape survivors may be in too much shock to act, in the immediate moments after a rape. This article has a breakdown of practical steps you can take…
What is a post-term pregnancy?Any pregnancy that goes beyond 42 weeks is considered post-term. A large number of women normally deliver between 37 and 42 weeks of gestation. Statistically, around 7.4 percent of all babies are born at 42 weeks or later. What are the causes?It is not known as healthcare providers can’t point…
Many women experience bloating before the start of their period. It can be uncomfortable, accompanied by cramps and may have a negative impact on self-confidence. Women may feel like they have gained weight with their favourite pair of jeans — which go from fitting fine to uncomfortably tight, literally overnight. They may also feel as…
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…
A woman’s choice to terminate her pregnancy has been a Constitutional right since 1997. 23 years later, and not many of our citizens know this fact. It can lead too many women to choose “backstreet” providers – those who openly advertise, but are not licensed – to be their only option. As part of our…