As I stand at this crossroads of custom and modernity, my heart is torn between wanting to respect traditional beliefs and wanting my child’s well-being to come first. My husband and I have had a difficult conversation about circumcision, which shows how hard it is to be a parent…
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a practice that involves the partial or complete removal of the female genitalia for non-medical reasons. It is also referred to as female genital cutting or female circumcision. FGM is typically carried out on girls between infancy and the age of 15, although it…
The question of why some Christians engage in premarital sex is complex and multifaceted. It is also a question that requires a personal answer so when answering this question, I will do so broadly and subjectively. I am in no position to take an objective stance over this question,…
“Precious” is based on the Novel Push by Sapphire” is a powerful and moving film that tells the story of a young girl named Precious who is struggling to overcome a lifetime of abuse and neglect. Directed by Lee Daniels and released in 2009, the movie stars Gabourey Sidibe…
AfroWomenPoetry founded by Antonella Sinopoli narrates the stories of African women through poetry moving from country to country across Sub Saharan Africa. In collaboration with AfroWomenPoetry, SheEvolves invites you into the world of Ghana’s female poets.
The Honey Pot
By Apiorkor Seyiram Ashong-Abbey
Amina soaps up her breasts, her thighs and her derriere
Amina squats and…
I recently got into a heated conversation with someone about the global impacts of gender based violence (GBV). The person I had the conversation with confidently believed that GBV is overly exaggerated, and that it is “NOT AS BAD” as what social media makes it out to be. At…
If you come from a conservative community and country like I do. Then the idea of sexual pleasure, especially for women, has always been on the down low. From the lack of open discussions around it to the lack of information. And as someone who only discovered sexual pleasure…
Now more than ever women are finding themselves in polygamous relationships without intending to. With the world becoming more modernized, and globalized, roles are reversing and women are seeking more from relationship’s. This could be money, commitment, stability or just to have fun. Which is why some women may…
What to know about emergency contraceptives (morning-after pill)
Emergency contraceptives (ECs) commonly known as the morning after pill refers to the methods of contraception used to prevent an unwanted pregnancy following unprotected sex. They can also be used in cases where there is a possibility of other contraceptives failure or…
