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The sense of loss women feel after losing one or both nipples post-mastectomy is hard to describe, but perhaps this sums it up best: “Without a nipple, a breast isn’t a breast—it’s just a mound,” says Dr. Joshua Levine, a natural breast reconstruction surgeon in New York City. That’s why nipple reconstruction can have a […] More
Before we get into anything, let’s make it clear where this article is leading to: douching is a no-no (as recommended by most health practitioners globally). Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, let’s get into why douching poses more danger than it does reward and unpack some of the most common myths […] More
It’s bad enough dealing with your period once a month — the cramps, the mood swings, the ruined underwear… But ? As it turns out, getting your period twice in one month isn’t all that abnormal. But if you’re part of that (pretty unlucky) group, know this: “Irregular bleeding can have different implications depending on age, […] More
It’s not often you can get an expert to answer your burning questions. I chatted to Joburg-based dentist, Dr Bongiwe Nhlangulela, aka Dr Bee, who was a wealth of dental knowledge. Plus, why we should be applying the same mindfulness we do to eating to our teeth brushing habits. Check out her Twitter and Insta […] More
Getting your period is already A Whole Thing. And having to deal with breast tenderness your period is just the cherry on top of the PMS sundae. After all, it’s zero fun to go about your day feeling like you’ve been punched in the boobs or can’t do jumping jacks without tripling up on sports bras. But […] More
World Contraception Day takes place each year on 26 September and focuses on putting sexual rights and family planning in the spotlight across more than 70 countries. The day strives to create political, media and public awareness about these issues and works to highlight the efforts of the Your Life campaign, whose vision is a world in which […] More
Albinism is still profoundly misunderstood — both socially and medically — and the aim of the month of September is to educate society on the condition. It’s a genetically inherited condition that happens worldwide, regardless of ethnicity or gender. Dr Nomphelo Gantso weighs in. 1/ What causes albinism? 2/ Are there any symptoms? : 3 Women […] More
Self-reported breast cancers — especially ones that don’t involve the typical lump — highlight why it’s so important to pay attention to any strange signs or symptoms or changes you may be experiencing, in addition to staying on top of your mammograms and annual checkups, says Dr Neelima Denduluri, the associate chair of the U.S. […] More
