Kenyan lifestyle publication covering relationships, culture, wellness, travel, careers, business and personal development.
Last summer I had the opportunity to go on my first international trip to the great United States of America. I would be spending two months there, attending the very prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship, which is run annually by the…
“Bro, remember that chic I matched with on Tinder a while back? Well, I am meeting up with her next week for the first time”. “Wait. I thought you said she was giving you multiple red flags. What changed your mind? You know what? Forget…
Some random uncle was droning on into a microphone under the noonday sun. Molly shook her head wondering what level of stamina the old man had. She was under a tent and still felt like she was getting baked. Silas caressed the inside of…
Condoms come in many different shapes, sizes, and purposes. However, the main use of a condom is to prevent pregnancy and the spread of STIs. However, some condoms come custom-made to enhance the sexual experience. For example, some are…
My body had grown cold during the two hours light-skinned in blue jeans and an Arsenal jersey, had been cleaning the little aquarium since my arrival. I tried to wander with my eyes the whole time to prevent my mind from wandering. The…
If you ask her how we met, she will go on and on about how it happened like magic, how the stars had aligned that day to make space for us, but the truth is that we met by accident! I was on my way to see my client and install Wi-Fi in…
Ultrasound therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses sound waves to help treat various ailments. They penetrate soft tissues to increase blood flow which can relieve pain, improve circulation, and boost healing. It can be used to treat…
Every morning you wake up and succumb to the urge to scroll through your social media accounts. Gone are the days when your feed was filled with the latest updates from your online friends, catty DMs from old high school classmates…
Stephanie threw in a pack of tampons even though she was crossing her fingers, toes and other body parts, hoping her erratic period didn’t pick this week to make an appearance. She danced around the room, folding things into the two bags…
“You know you miss it,” Clara said, giving Aisha a meaningful look. “I’m afraid the answer is no. I don’t miss interacting with random men from the revolting streets of the internet.” Aisha said, deliberately sidestepping what Clara meant.…
Crying is great for the mind and body. It happens for different reasons. For instance, you cry when you’re feeling emotional. Basal tears ensure your eyes remain lubricated. Dry eyes can be very irritating. Irritant or reflex tears are…
Hope cued her preferred adult film, and slid off her panties, impatiently tossing the crumpled fabric on her dresser. She felt around the drawer for her favourite vibrator, squinting in the dark when she didn’t feel it. She clicked in…
Travelling with a disability can be confusing. Not every transport mode has allowances for mobility aids. In addition, various terminuses may have a designated disabled persons area but they aren’t located. Accessibility is a concern for…
A silver fox is a term used to describe men who have grey hair. It’s mostly associated with older men but young people can also have grey hair. The term was coined in the 1920s describing a popular baseball player known as Jesse Petty who…
Femicide is the act of intentionally killing with a gender-related motive. It’s one of the most brutal acts of violence against women and as a society, we cannot ignore it. It’s worrying that in this day and age, we still have so many…
Have you ever received an email from Google warning you that your account has been compromised? Chances are you have. According to research, Google and Gmail accounts are one of the most targeted by hackers and the attacks have increased…
A young Kenyan woman lay with her legs held and spread wide on stirrups. She’s covered in newspapers. The equipment is stored in a bucket of bleach. A backstreet doctor prepared to put medicine inside her uterus to help her remove her…
It was two weeks to Valentine’s Day, and Agnes woke up angry again. It had been happening a lot that month. When it first happened, she checked her calendar, thinking it had to do with her menstrual cycle, but no, it wasn’t hormonal. After…
It was supposed to be one of the most romantic days of the year, but it felt far from that. Ken looked at his girlfriend, Tasha, angrily. He was fuming and needed to be away from her. “Where are you?” Ken asked Scola, his best friend. “I’m…
Kenya is not a safe country. The Africa Organised Crime Index 2023 Report showed that Kenya ranked second in the criminal market. Aside from concerns about human trafficking, grand theft, drug use, or financial crimes, there is a growing…
I knew my marriage was over when a friend asked me the last time I had sex with my husband and I couldn’t remember. Things were bad but I didn’t realize how bad they were until that moment. However, it wasn’t always like that. On the…
Everything happened so fast. We were at the height of our lives. Our children were in their teenage years, businesses booming, we had started construction of our retirement home and had plans to buy our second family car. We were living in…
Robert’s home was ablaze. The looks his parents and siblings gave him needed no explanation. His mother was livid. “Robert, are you stupid? Were you aware of this all along?” Robert’s mother asked. “Yes, she informed me about it,” replied…
James was one of those people who consumed everyone around them. When he gave you attention, it felt so good, and it was like a drug; you’d find yourself desiring another hit. In hindsight, he knew about the effect he had on people, women…
