Lifestyle

Health benefits of morning sex

It has been proven by experts that starting your day with sex can have a range of benefits for your physical and mental health, relationships and even productivity. As it turns out, morning sex is more than just a romantic notion, it’s a trend that’s gaining traction among couples looking to boost their overall wellbeing. […]

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Here is all you can do in Bora Bora

Looking to enjoy a much-deserved island holiday? Look no further than the beautiful island of Bora Bora. Best referred to as the “Pearl of the Pacific”, this holiday destination is the epitome of luxury at its finest. According to the tourism website, The West, the island is located halfway between Australia and the United States […]

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South Africa’s finest: These are the top spring flowers

As the country’s landscape shakes off winter’s chill, the spring weather brings life with some of the country’s most beautiful annual flowers. These flowers are not only beautiful, but they also mark the beginning of spring for flowering plants. Most popular spring flowers in SA Bush lily Blooming in spring/ summer and native to Southern […]

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Flowers you can eat

Drenched in vibrant colours and featuring fascinating flavours, edible flowers not only add a unique aesthetic appeal to dishes but also have a range of tastes and textures to try. And when you grow them in your own backyard, you can make use of these wonderful blooms in your dishes year-round by simply stepping outdoors. […]

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Items you should be sanitising at home

Unexpected household items that require regular sanitisation. Multiple household items require our constant attention to ensure that our living space remains free from germs and that our families stay healthy. During the pandemic, I was constantly wiping down door knobs and products that I brought in from the grocery store, to make sure that I […]

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Tips on whitening naturally yellow teeth

Although there’s nothing inherently wrong with teeth that aren’t perfectly white, many people seek ways to enhance their appearance. Teeth vary widely in colour due to a variety of factors like genetics, medications, diet, and age. Dentists use the ‘VITA Classical Shade Guide’, ranging from reddish-brownish to reddish-grey shades, to define natural tooth colours. Genetics […]

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How rejection therapy helps with social anxiety

They say practice makes perfect and that getting used to something sometimes makes it less effective along the run. If you are used to being excited by something, being exposed to it all the time reduces the excitement little by little. It seems like this method works almost everywhere, there’s a phenomenon that experts call […]

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Here’s how to properly clean your bathroom mats

Let’s be honest: bathroom mats take a lot of abuse. They’re stepped on daily, splashed with water, and can quickly become a breeding ground for mildew if neglected. But fear not—keeping them clean is easier than you might think. Here’s how you can keep your bathroom mats fresh and fabulous with minimal fuss. 1. Always […]

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3 Cultural museums to visit in Cape Town this heritage month

Famously known by many as the rainbow nation, South Africa prides itself on being a culturally rich country that is home to people from all walks of life. It is here that black, white, coloured and Indian share a common love for the journey travelled in the past that contributed to the milestones we have […]

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6 Benefits of exposing your body to the cold

Ice baths and cryotherapy have become increasingly popular wellness trends around the globe, but what are the real benefits of cold exposure? We’ve got the answers. Let’s explore the obvious questions surrounding health benefits linked to cold exposure: How does cold exposure improve circulation? Cold exposure can cause ‘vasoconstriction’ (narrowing of blood vessels) initially, followed […]

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Historical sites that define SA’s heritage

South Africa is a historical treasure, carrying many records of its journey and evolution through time. The country is identified by its diversity in people, cultures, natural sceneries, buildings and landmarks, with each representing something unique about the country. Several publications list some of South Africa’s heritage sites, some declared as World Heritage Sites, as […]

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Spice up your Heritage Day with these meals

In South Africa, Heritage Day celebrates the nation’s diversity and culture, where braaied meat isn’t the only thing on the menu that day. With its various cultures, languages and foods there are a lot that bring our people together, as our love for food connects us to one another’s cultures and origins. Food is one […]

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