Today’s post is a guest post by Samy from Diary of an African Gyal. If you haven’t yet visited Samy’s blog, here is a little more about her: My name is Samy Tshimanga, I am a freelance blogger, columnist and media consultant. Africa is home so I’m concerned with all her affairs. When I’m not writing, … [Read more…]
Sex before marriage. Should you? Shouldn’t you? I think it is a personal choice, and you should do (or not do) whatever feels right for you. I think the main advantages to waiting are: 1. Assuming you both believe in waiting, there is very little risk of STDs (I say very little as obviously, there is still a … [Read more…]
Why is slut shaming still ok? Perhaps the more obvious question here is why is slut shaming even a thing? Why do we, as a society think it is ok to label someone based solely on who they choose to sleep with? I use the same argument for this as I use for gay … [Read more…]
I’ve heard a lot of discussions about whether or not friends with benefits is ever really possible. I think the answer is both yes and no (way to straddle a fence). Seriously though, I say that because I think it depends on the situation and the people involved. Firstly, I think for it to work, … [Read more…]
A couple of weeks ago, something happened to me that got me thinking about how we view STDs. I’m one of those people that isn’t really bothered what opinions complete strangers may or may not have of me, and (believe it or not) I’m not someone who is embarrassed easily, so my reaction to this … [Read more…]
Today’s post is a guest post from Janet over at Aspiring Warrior Mum about something I personally think people avoid talking about, but should be talked about more often. I think it is a genuine concern for some women, and by talking about it here, I hope to help some of those women. If you haven’t had … [Read more…]
I can’t believe it’s September already, this year is flying by. But September it is, so time to reveal the theme for this month, which will be Love, Sex and Relationships. Coming up this month will be my take on various love, sex and relationship themed topics, plus all your monthly favourites. Check in on … [Read more…]
Day 6 of my A to Z Challenge. F is for Faking it. Think Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally. Come on girls. Who hasn’t done this at some point? Maybe not in quite such a spectacular fashion and probably not in a café, but it happens. Picture the scene – your partner has had his (for … [Read more…]
I was having a poke about on the internet the other day and I came across an article (I think it was on Buzzfeed, but I could well be wrong!) about lies men tell women to get them to sleep with them earlier than the would normally feel comfortable with. A few of them rang … [Read more…]