Deciding how much of your teenage experiences to share with your child can feel like walking a tightrope. On one hand, opening up about your past can deepen your connection and establish trust. On the other, it can be nerve-wracking […]
Top Facts
Millions of facts about sex and love exist out there. So what are the most important? We break down love, sex, and relationships into easy bits of important information.
What to teach boys about periods
In many cultures, including Kenya, boys who are uninformed about periods may perpetuate myths or engage in bullying, often because they don’t understand what is happening. This ignorance can be damaging, not just to the girls they mock, but to […]
Will having the sex talk encourage my teenager to have sex?
In reality, unless you’re raising your child in a bubble, they’ll encounter information about sex—from friends, the media, or the internet. The real question isn’t whether they’ll hear about it, but how informed and prepared they’ll be when making decisions. […]
Women bear the burden of unplanned pregnancy
An unplanned pregnancy occurs when a woman conceives without intending to. The reasons for this can vary from contraception failure, being in school, not being married, lacking the financial resources to support a child, having no desire to become a […]
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 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 […]
I found condoms in my 11-year-old son’s room
Stay calm and avoid panic The first and most crucial step is to remain calm. While it is natural to feel concerned, panicking or reacting harshly can create a barrier between you and your son, making it harder to find […]
What emergency contraceptive options are there?
Emergency contraception consists of contraceptive options that can decrease the risk of pregnancy after unprotected sex. They can be used after unprotected intercourse where withdrawal was not done, or a contraceptive method was improperly used, for example, missed contraceptive pills, […]
Factors that affect female sexual arousal
What factors improve arousal? What factors that negatively affect arousal? Many factors that positively impact female arousal are interconnected, such as body image, a stable relationship, and a supportive partner. Conversely, negative factors like fatigue, stress, an unreliable partner, and […]
How do I know if I am infertile?
In females, regular menses with pre-menstrual syndrome symptoms are usually an indicator that the woman is ovulating. But, what if you have normal menses but still can’t get pregnant? Determining whether you are fertile or not requires a doctor to […]
Period Pains: What’s normal, and what’s not?
It is a fairly common occurrence. Period pain can be categorized into two types: primary and secondary. Period pains may have a negative effect on activities of daily living, and psychological and emotional stress, not only on the person experiencing […]
Pregnancy over 35: What to expect, risks, and self-care
Advanced maternal age is commonly defined as being over 35, though there is no standardized definition. Risks of advanced maternal age Women over 35 face higher risks of pregnancy-related complications, such as gestational diabetes and hypertension. There is also a […]