Childbirth is possibly the most personal experience for women. Today, there are more childbirth options for expectant mothers than ever before. Read through our Blog for interesting experiences, problems and solutions regarding pregnancy and women’s wellness.
The COVID-19 crisis is a major global event that has greatly impacted the healthcare service industry and society. At Marie Stopes South Africa, we endeavour to continue providing the best sexual and reproductive health services to the women in our communities. Our centres have remained open and fully operational during these trying times and have…
Romantic breakups are among the most common events to happen in people’s lives and ironically because they are universal, the mental trauma it causes tends to be overlooked. The truth is that relationships are founded on intense emotions, and if it ends, there are a slew of different feelings such as sadness, rejection, anger and…
Are you feeling that your sex life is waning? We’re only in April! If the heat between the sheets has gotten cold, pay attention to the following seven tips. They are guaranteed to spice up sex for you and your partner. If you’re with a relatively new partner, Marie Stopes South Africa recommends that you…
A yeast infection (also known as vaginal candidiasis) is a fungal infection, affecting three out of four women during their life. The good news is that a yeast infection isn’t classified as an STI and can be treated. In this article, we’ll discuss the causes, symptoms, treatment and risk factors associated with the infection. Causes…
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…
You’ve never heard of Marie Stopes South Africa and our initiatives? No problem. In this article, we’re going to give you an overview of our mission to empower women to take control of their sexual health. We are an organisation committed to providing women across the country with sexual and reproductive health knowledge and services.…
Abortion takes an emotional toll on many women. Temporary feelings of shame and guilt are common, but they usually subside quite quickly. However, women, especially those who have dangerous backstreet abortions, are usually not told about post-abortion emotions, and this can cause a spiral of heightened feelings of anxiety and even cause depression. Even though…
Hypertension, the medical term for high blood pressure (HBP), and lack of sexual satisfaction have the potential to go hand in hand. You must get your blood pressure under control to prevent a low libido and other health threats such as a heart attack. Take a look at this graph to gain a better understanding…
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…
Hepatitis B is a severe liver infection that is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). One of the main ways that it can be contracted is through sexual contact, and therefore it is classified as an STI. It’s recommended that you know your STI status by getting tested. Causes Sexual contact: You can contract…
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