Love & Relationships

How often should one have sex according to experts

Many couples wonder and ponder as to how many times one should be having sex. Well! According to the International Society for Sexual Medicine, there is no “normal” frequency of sex, providing everyone in the relationship is happy. How often a couple should have sex depends all on the couple alone how frequently they have […]

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What to expect at this year’s Sex Expo

The sex expo is set to make its return to Cape Town (CTICC) from 9-11 June and in Johannesburg between 27-29 October 2023. It is set to run on Friday from 11:00 – 23:00, Saturday 11:00 – 23:00 and Sunday 11:00 – 18:00. This year’s expo will be hosted by Miss nude 2022, Francesca Hirst. […]

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Foods that you should eat before sex

Maintaining a healthy sexual life is essential for your happiness and may even be beneficial to your health. Some of the benefits of having a good sex life include lower blood pressure, a stronger immune system, better heart health, less depression and anxiety, and better sleep. Your sex life, mental health, and self-esteem may suffer […]

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How to tell your partner they need to up their sex game

It can sometimes be awkward to raise any topic related to sex, because some people are easily offended by the topic. Telling your partner that they can do better or they do not satisfy you when you’re having sex can either go very well or very bad. However, communication goes a long way and knowing […]

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Being intimate after a baby

Bringing a life into the world is one of the most fulfilling experiences in life. However, having a baby can also bring with it uncertainty, especially when it comes to issues to do with intimacy. ‘A lot of women fear that their sex life is over after giving birth,’ says Dr Nolwazi Ndlovu from Pretoria. […]

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Everything you need to know about customary marriage

Most people witnessed the South Gauteng High Court in 2018 rule that popular publicist, Lerato Sengadi, was the customary wife of late hip-hop star, Jabulani Tsambo aka HHP. This was after a highly talked about fight between her and his family following his death. This created a renewed debate around customary marriage, and how it […]

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The many faces of love: is monogamy still relevant?

Given that relationship structures are continuously redefined and becoming more accepted in society, how can you know for sure that monogamy is for you? By Simamkele Matuntuta Pictures XX The many faces of love: is monogamy still relevant? Modern societal standards enforce monogamy as the most natural and acceptable relationship dynamic. This is even though […]

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Falling in love with yourself

For many of us, when we think about love, we seldom think of self-love. But, how we see and value ourselves deserves to be a priority, writes Gugulethu Mhlungu. Falling in love with yourself From the time we are young, we are socialised into believing that some loves and relationships are more important than others. […]

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What to do when you and your partner have different sex drives

Physical intimacy can be an essential part of a fulfilling relationship. But, what happens when only one of you has a bigger hunger for sex? Kati Dijane looks at ways you can be sexually satisfied, even with different libidos. One in five women is unhappy with her sex life, and in general, only 17% are […]

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The best birth control for you

Dr Sindi Van Zyl explains the advantages and disadvantages of the most commonly used forms of contraceptive to help you find the best birth control for you. What is birth control? Also known as contraception, this is a method or device used to prevent pregnancy. The methods come in different types. Not one size fits […]

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