Subterms
We’ve all had that feeling — the sinking sensation that our plans are being derailed and the keen awareness that we’re part of the problem. Sometimes being within striking distance of our dreams makes us do crazy things, like get in our own way. When we get close to the thing we want, it’s not […] More
As humans, it’s natural to not feel confident in every single thing that we do in our lives. Between having imposter syndrome about work to being insecure about our bodies, it’s a constant struggle we go through more times than we’d like to admit. But if there’s one topic we don’t talk enough about amongst our […] More
Self-doubt, inadequacy and feelings of not living up to the goals you’ve set for yourself can affect the way you see yourself. It happens and it’s normal. Medical experts call it Imposter syndrome. Counselling Psychologist, Jaydene du Preez says, “Imposter syndrome (also known as imposter phenomenon, fraud syndrome or the imposter experience) is the real or imagined […] More
Ah, yes, another wellness trend sweeping the nation, promising to change your life and/or empty your bank account. Nootropics, lovingly referred to as “smart drugs,” are the latest wellness supplement being sold at top retailers and being flashed on the feed of your favorite influencers’ Instagrams (in fact, the nootropics market is expected to reach $6 billion by 2024 — […] More
Whether you’re fully submerged in the dating world and swiping left and right on Tinder, or you’re in a committed LTR with a few hiccups and unnecessary fights here and there, we can all use a little room for improvement when it comes to our dating lives. In fact, your love life should not leave […] More
There comes a time in most women’s lives when we look down at our undies and panic. While it doesn’t always indicate a problem, weird-coloured discharge can seriously freak you out. But, before you start spiralling, we advise you look at what different types of vag discharge mean, and when to see your ob-gyn about […] More
Full disclosure: this article is about to use a lot of cringe-worthy vocabulary (read: scraping tongue, saliva, yeast, etc.). I thought “moist” was my least favorite word in the English language until I had to say “gag reflex” approximately 100 times in this article (OK, it was just a couple times and that was a slight exaggeration, but you get my […] More
I remember being supremely embarrassed to talk to my doctor about my anxiety. It seemed like everyone was complaining about being “anxious,” and I didn’t want it to seem like I was claiming I had a mental illness for attention. We’ve all heard someone claim they’re “so OCD” when really they just like things tidy, […] More
