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She sat on her balcony gazing at the stars. A feeling of sadness and nostalgia engulfed her. She remembered Patrick. The fact that tears didn’t roll down her cheeks was a good sign. She was finally getting over him. It had been six months…
Brenda grew up in a family of four and was the last born, meaning she was the favourite child. Now you would think it was because she was the baby of the family, but on the contrary, it was actually because she followed everything her…
Next month as we plan to observe world HIV and AIDS day we want to tell the story of the late Margaret Richards Odero who was on the front line to come out and accept her status and never let it put her down. “Hey, my name is Maggie. I am…
Grace was like a sister to me, or so I thought. She had been my friend since primary school and we had been through thick and thin together. However, she started changing her attitude towards me when I got engaged to Michael. She didn’t…
What would you do if your boyfriend told you he can’t go down on you? Would you dump him? I guess most people would end the relationship while others don’t care about it. Then, there’s us who try to be the perfect girlfriend hoping the man…
Plants are a great way to bring the outdoors inside, raise the energy of a room and fill up those spaces we don’t know what to do with. They’re also great for aesthetics but many people still shy away from adding plants to their space for…
First dates are an opportunity to make a good impression and we all try to pull all the stops to present ourselves in the best way possible. However, something as simple as food could ruin the whole date. Food is actually a big part of…
Ketchup is a tomato-based condiment that’s primarily used for dipping and spreading and features as an ingredient in other sauces and dressings. Here are two recipes to try if you’re trying to avoid store-bought ketchup with preservatives…
Self-sabotage is when you act in ways that unconsciously move you farther away from an intimate connection with your partner. One or both partners could be doing it. Let’s talk about the common ways people self-sabotage their relationships…
A stress ball is a small ball made of malleable material that is intended to be squeezed or manipulated with fingers to relieve stress. It is a small squeezable ball that can help relieve stress. Stress is a chronic problem that many of us…
Homes with residential pools are becoming increasingly common. With this added feature, the risks in your home increase as do the precautions you need to take to mitigate them. This is heightened more when there are children in the mix.…
Anger is a normal healthy emotion that’s difficult for adults to process much less children. It’s critical that children are taught that anger is normal and healthy and given effective tips for managing it. Left unchecked childhood…
As people yearn for love, the only thing that comes to mind is the love life ahead. No one is usually prepared to see a blossoming relationship start withering. However painful, love may wither and fail to reach its fullness of growth.…
Diagnosing cancer is quite tricky because the disease doesn’t have distinct symptoms like others. Cancer has very universal symptoms that could be easily mistaken for other common illnesses. For example, headaches are a common symptom of…
Ageing is inevitable and with it comes wide-sweeping changes. One of the changes is in the sex drive and the changes vary between men and women. It’s important to keep in mind even as we track the changes in sex drive that it peaks at…
People go to clubs for different reasons. Most Kenyans frequent clubs because a favourite artist is performing, a celebrity DJ will be hosting at the club, to meet up with friends, unwind from a busy week and unfortunately, to steal. Here…
Orgasms release feel-good hormones like oxytocin which not only help you bond with your partner but also fight mental illnesses like depression and anxiety. Therefore, it’s absolutely important to have one. That said, having an orgasm is…
Alex had noticed Sandra in the campus halls a couple of times. She was beautiful and always wore a smile. She walked in the company of two other friends most of the time. They were taking different courses, so they didn’t share classes. He…
It was another weekend, and my friend Ken had invited us for his regular game nights. He would have a couple of friends over once every three months. Everybody brought their A-game, and the competitive spirit was in the air. The fan…
Like most people in Nairobi, Anita had undergone character development so many times that, at some point, she ended up getting used to it. She had spent most of her 20s dealing with men who followed the same script. It was either cheating…
You’ve accidentally used too much hot sauce or too many fresh chillies and now your food is too spicy. What next? How do you save your food? Here are some things to try. Add more ingredients One easy way to dilute the spiciness is by…
I hate blind dates. I have never been on one but I have seen people who have tried them and failed miserably. However, I wasn’t in a position to say no. My mother – yes, my mother – had recently reconnected with one of her old friends and…
The pioneers of feminism would be glad to see the progress that is taking place in workplaces of this era as more women are getting top jobs. There are more women in workplaces today, and the number keeps increasing daily. Even more…
Homes ought to be peaceful so that after leaving the hustles of the outside world and retiring to home, one can rest and have a good time. One can do everything within their power to make everything comfortable within the house, but have…
