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Sheila thought that she had found the perfect man, only to realise that the only thing she found was trouble. Her husband did everything for her. He bought he everything she wanted, no matter how expensive it seemed. He cooked for her and…
Life has become expensive. What 10,000 Kenyan shillings could do for you ten years ago it simply can’t today. There’s a popular joke that goes around that in today’s world if you so much as step outside your gate, you will have spent at…
Jaggery, also known as gur and sukari nguru is a popular traditional sweetener famous throughout Southeast Asia and Africa. It is a form of unrefined sugar made by boiling raw, concentrated sugarcane juice until it solidifies and is…
Women really do the most! Vajacials, anal bleaching, vaginal rejuvenation, feminine wipes, washes, and supplements to make it “smell nice”. There really is no shortage of things women can, should, and evidently will do to their bodies to…
Ten years ago, I met someone who convinced me that you can, indeed, find a soulmate in a friend. It’s not always about romantic love. He filled the gap in my social life. We had the same sense of humour. He was there for me all the time,…
Car leasing is a popular auto financing option that allows you to “rent” a car from a dealership for a set period and number of miles instead of having to buy it. You typically make monthly lease payments and in return, the dealer allows…
A man cave can save marriages and make for happier family lives. This is why a man cave can be a very important part of any home renovation project. You need to have an idea of what you want to do with the space if you want something…
From the time we are born, the experiences we have had have shaped our attitudes and perceptions towards life. It’s hard to know our true values and beliefs are in a world with an overload of information, both accurate and inaccurate.…
Complaining about menstrual cramps is so commonplace and all associated pain so normalized so much so that women can assume all period pain is just par for the course. While discomfort is the norm, some cramps can signal a problem. Here…
Sex, sexuality, and associated bodily functions have long been taboo subjects. A friend of mine recounted a now hilarious tale about how her father would without fail change the TV station every time a sanitary towels advertisement came…
Moving out sounds like a rosy experience of sweet solitude and freedom. You practically get the chance to do what you want and when you want to. When you live by yourself, you don’t have to socialise when you don’t want to. Additionally,…
The vagina is a special body part, for very many reasons. However, like all special things, it needs to be treated sensitively. You must have heard people who are terribly scared of sexual intercourse because they associate pain with it.…
There’s something admirable about people who are not on social media. The people who have never opened a Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter account, and have no interest in doing so. There’s something refreshing about having a conversation…
We all have different financial values. Some aim to be rich enough to travel the world, while others simply aim for a simple, financially comfortable life. For some, their financial value is simply to afford to have fun at will. The levels…
Eggs are necessary for many recipes, particularly in baking. Without them, the batter will not bind together and your baked goods will be a major fail lacking structure and moisture. There are many reasons why you would need an egg…
The word champagne oozes sophistication and class. From the glass to the fizz to the colour, everything about champagne is attractive. Now, imagine a champagne cocktail mixed to perfection? You definitely can’t say no to that. October 22nd…
You’ve often heard people talk of ‘moving too fast’ when it comes to new relationships. It could be friends warning a friend of a fast commitment or one party feeling overwhelmed by the partner’s speed in the relationship. Unlike in the…
Nandy grew up in a fairly comfortable home. They lived in a beautiful four-bedroomed house, which was perfect because each of her siblings enjoyed the luxury of a room to themselves. They went to good schools, and their school fees were…
In today’s world, you’ve probably heard people throw around the word narcissist a lot, especially on social media. People also frequently use it to refer to problematic partners, friends, siblings and even parents. However, who exactly…
Chocolate is a product of the cacao plant and is found in liquid, paste, and solid form with the taste ranging from sweet to bitter. It’s more than just a delicious treat. Chocolate has enough physical and mental health benefits to…
Eggs are one of the most contested foods when it comes to their perceived benefits. On one hand, people argue that they should be classified as superfoods and on the other hand, others say that the dangers far outweigh any perceived…
Life is about choices. If you snooze your morning alarm, you get late to work and you face the repercussions. If you choose to study medicine, you have to endure a super-intense learning period for years. Almost everything that happens to…
Billie checked her outfit one last time before heading out for the night. She wore a white silk dress that blew gently as she waited for a cab outside her apartment. It revealed a stunning hourglass figure underneath that Billie seemed…
Cycling has numerous physical and mental benefits including improving cardiovascular health, protection from arthritis, diabetes, and obesity, and reduced anxiety and depression. It’s relatively easy to fit into your daily routine and is a…
