I can still remember the day I heard about PreP. The idea at the time seemed too good to be true. At least to someone who had been living with the virus her entire life. Whilst I had always been open and honest about being HIV positive. Most of…
With everything going up in price, it’s hard to imagine not doing everything in my power to save a little more. Whether that means buying less takeout. Or simply being more aware of where each cent goes every month. I am much more aware of my money. And areas…
You may think that cannabis is just for rolling a joint to get a mellow high. However, lately and increasingly, cannabis is being used by doctors to treat a multitude of serious health issues. Which has led to the production of medical cannabis. And to it being legalized in…
Inflammation is a defense mechanism by the body to protect us from infections from foreign organisms such as bacteria and viruses. However, sometimes the inflammation process can persist for longer than necessary. Which can lead to chronic inflammation. Which is an ongoing destructive process that can cause a number…
Whilst it has not landed in most African countries, Fenty Beauty, is the much-anticipated beauty line released by Rihanna thats taking the beauty world by storm. The line, which took two years to development has amazing results. With a strong complexion-focus, Rihanna and her team set out to create…
Everyday we have a choice to eat right. Whilst we may not have someone to force us to choose between a cheese burger or a plate of vegetables, no matter which way we look at it, eating healthy is whats best for us. Especially If you are serious about getting in shape, then you need to be even more serious about what you put in your body. All the exercising in the world can’t get you to where you want to be if you’re eating poorly.
Did you know that your makeup has an expiry date? I know I didn’t. But it does, and generally we have no idea how long our make up should last. And as any makeup lover will attest sometimes we tend to keep it till there’s nothing left or its dried up. However, keeping and using your makeup past its expiry date can cause a lot of problems for your skin. Which is why I compiled a list of products and how long they tend to last. After all, what good is makeup if it is going to do you more harm than good?
I never understood people who waxed down there. The idea of putting hot wax, or even a razor so close to your vagina just scared me. “Why do that to yourself?” I thought. Until I had my first serious boyfriend who happened to liked me waxed. Although I was completely against it, I tried it. “What’s the worst that could happen?” I told myself.
With temperatures rising, its important to keep cool and hydrated at all times. This week I share with you a recipe for a nice cool summer drink to keep you cool and hydrated. Because our bodies lose a lot of water in summer, it’s important to keep it your drink intake high. Dehydration is when we lose more water than we’re getting into our bodies which can lead to drowsiness, faintness and heat stoke.
