For many of us, these conversations weren’t part of our upbringing, so it’s understandable if they feel awkward or unfamiliar now. In some families, topics like these were surrounded by silence, discomfort, or even shame. And not every home has […]
My Story
Readers of Love Matters tell of their own experiences – from when they got dumped or when they found a lump. And feel free to share your stories.
One woman’s journey through abortion
For Waitherero (name changed for privacy), a mechanical engineer living in Nairobi, the decision to end her pregnancy was deeply influenced by stigma. Her story is one of the countless untold experiences highlighting the barriers to sexual and reproductive health […]
Can I have a healthy relationship after an abortion?
One of the biggest misconceptions about abortion is that men are on the sidelines during the decision-making process. Too often, society tells men that their role is limited to financial support, while women bear the emotional burden alone. This can […]
How can I support a friend considering an abortion?
In Kenya alone, an estimated 500,000 abortions are performed annually—a number likely higher, given the challenges in collecting accurate data and the fact that some women may choose to carry out the procedure at home. This means there’s a strong […]
How to answer ‘What is a Condom?’ from children
Naturally, your first reaction might be to say, ‘Throw that away; it’s not a balloon.’ But then comes the inevitable question. ‘But what is it?’ If this situation happens to you, are you prepared to handle it? How do you […]
Chiloba’s death hit hard – it made me realize I’m all alone
The continued violence against the LGBTIQA community has sparked deep feelings of vulnerability, rage, and terror in me. Every news report of a vicious assault or murder in our community is very personal to me and has an impact on […]
How Mokeira is making the world a better place for LGBTQ+ in Kisii
Mokeira’s tale unfolds; a testament to resilience and advocacy, against the vibrant backdrop of Kisii. In the heartland of Kisii, Mokeira’s journey was far from smooth. Raised in a small village where homosexuality was a foreign and forbidden concept, they […]
I am gay, disabled, and jolly: Here’s my story
This stage of my life was filled with extreme challenges. The challenges were not only physical but also mental as I was negotiating my sexual orientation. I am a gay man living in a society that often hates LGBTIQA+ people […]
8 reasons why you should teach your kids about consent
Her dreams of acquiring an education have been disrupted not by a stranger but by someone well-known to her and her family: their houseboy! Upon interrogation, the teenager opened up that the houseboy had molested her severally and issued threats […]
How it’s like being a queer in Kenya: A Poem
I don’t know about you But I love being in the closet I love chipping in on homophobic conversations Weird right? 😃 I always make sure I put across a point or two on the same See and hear people […]
Let’s talk religion and sexuality
My son has low self-esteem, how can I help him?
I know how it feels to have low self-esteem as a teenager especially in the context of sexual health and reproductive rights. I was much younger than my classmates when I started school, and I had to deal with the […]