5 Ways to make sex less painful
It’s estimated that as many as 20% of women will experience painful sex at some point in her life, so there’s a fair chance it could happen to you.
Guide to choosing a safe abortion provider
This year, South Africa celebrates 20 years since the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act was passed making access to safe abortion care the right of any female bodied person up to the 20th week of pregnancy. That being said, we still see an estimated 52% of abortions being done in the informal market. Why?…
The misuse of the Marie Stopes South Africa brand name
If you’re looking for legal abortion services or safe, reliable sexual healthcare services, you’ve probably come across the Marie Stopes name.
Anal sex tips for your first time
Here’s the very first thing you need to know about anal sex: it’s is not the kind of thing you want to rush into. Anal sex, without the proper preparation, can be painful, risky and unpleasant. However, if you know what to expect and you prepare yourself properly, you may actually enjoy it – after…
Zamo Emergency IUD
Earlier in the season we see Bongi get an IUD after Aunt Nomalanga gives her and DJ Coalstove advice on safe sex. This week we see Zamo deal with an unprotected sex incident and again we hear about this IUD.
Maintain a healthy weight after summer: 5 proven ways to do it
Do you notice that your weight tends to fluctuate with the seasons; that a few extra kilos creep in during the colder months? You’re definitely not alone!
Period myths: 6 menstrual myths to stop believing right now
If you’ve ever had a question about your period but have been too shy to ask, this article is for you. Remember: at Marie Stopes, nothing is embarrassing, off-limits or weird, so let’s dive in!
Urinary tract infections: 9 things you can do to prevent UTIs
Ever sat down on the toilet and felt a searing, burning pain when you tried to urinate? It may also have felt like you couldn’t properly empty your bladder – hardly surprising when it feels like you’re pushing razor blades out of your urethra!
#MTVShugaDS looks at Sexual Assualt: 5 Ways to Support A Rape Victim
Last week we saw a heavy end to episode 5 of #MTVShugaDS- Sol raping Tsholo. This is a reality that many South Africans face, the Police crime statistics released in September 2015 state that in 2014/2015 there were a total of 53 617 sexual offences reported to the South African Police Services which translates to…
Vagina talk: how to keep your vagina healthy & clean
Let’s be honest, ladies: we all get a little self-conscious about our vaginas and whether they’re as clean, healthy and fresh as they could be. But despite how many of us think about it, we hardly ever talk about it out loud.