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You’re in your early 30s and are considering having children, but your career has been your baby for the longest time. Don’t panic, you do have options. Egg freezing is one of them. As women, we have the right to shift our priorities to adapt to the evolving roles we play in society. What is […] More
Periods differ from woman to woman, so if your flow is different from your bestie’s, there’s probably nothing major going on. But in some cases, having a heavier period than normal can be a sign of an underlying medical condition. So, how do you tell the difference between a normal period and a heavy one? […] More
Whether you’re suffering from a stomach bug or dealing with an irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) flare-up, one thing’s for sure: Your regular diverse diet isn’t going to do you any favours. In fact, it might even worsen your symptoms. Ugh. No, thank you. Instead, your best bet for remedying symptoms such as nausea and diarrhoea is by sticking to […] More
Having to balance your personal life and home life while still having to perform optimally every day at work can be extremely taxing on your mental health, even if you love your job. A lot of the time, we tend to pay little attention to this impact and it can have devastating long-term effects on […] 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
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
If you’re looking for another great reason to follow a plant-based diet, then we’ve got some good news lined up for you. A new study that was published in the journal has suggested that sticking to a plant-based diet, particularly one that is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts can significantly reduce […] More
For most, peeing is such a mundane task that you do it without giving it too much thought (unless, you know, you’re wearing a onesie — complicated). But what if, when you sit down and relieve yourself, you notice…smelly urine? Whether it’s extra pungent or, uh, fishy, having a weird smell emanating from down there can be freaky. But honestly, there […] More
