Abortion is a taboo subject in most African States, and there is a lot of cultural and religious pressure against it. However, the reality is that many women find themselves in situations where they need to terminate a pregnancy, whether it is due to a health risk, an unwanted pregnancy, or even rape. Unfortunately, the lack of access to safe abortion services only makes things harder for these…
As an African man, there are some things that we have been taught to handle well: providing for our families, offering protection, and keeping the homestead in order. However, when it comes to the role of fatherhood, there isn’t a pre-existing playbook for us to refer to. Fuelled by cultural biases, it just hasn’t been seen as “manly” to take an active role in pregnancy and…
Have you ever wondered what benefits the antenatal care system in Nigeria can afford you? Or do you know the benefits but wonder why so many pregnant women are not under this care? Well, we can explain. Some see it as a curse, a punishment, or an inconvenience. Others see it as a blessing, a miracle, and a responsibility. But the truth is, pregnancy is a natural phenomenon that should be…
Are you ready for a talk about sex? Let’s face it, we all need it. It’s no secret that sex is a basic physiological need, but when it comes to discussing sexual health in Nigeria, the tone changes drastically.
The cultural and religious beliefs in Nigeria tend to hamper discussions about sex education, which often leaves adolescents confused and vulnerable. Despite the efforts of a…
Are we out of the woods yet? That’s the question that any expectant mother with gestational diabetes should be asking. With every day that passes, the need to manage gestational diabetes becomes all the more pressing. This is especially true for Nigerian mothers, who have the added challenge of fighting against cultural norms and misconceptions about the condition.
But fear not, dear…
Cervical cancer is a serious and life-threatening condition that affects the cells of the cervix, which is located at the lower end of a woman’s uterus. Although cervical cancer can be detected early, if left untreated it can spread to other parts of the body, resulting in severe complications and even death.
It’s important to be aware of the symptoms and early signs of cervical cancer so…
There are so many things going on inside the human body, most of which we are never aware of until we get to speak to a doctor. Ovarian cysts are solid-filled sacs, that are formed within the ovaries. This specifically means that ovarian cysts only affect women.
Ovarian cysts forms during the ovulation period which is a time in your monthly cycle when the ovaries release an egg. Most people…
Both men and women want to be complimented for their skills and stamina in bed. But if there is a problem with your sex drive/libido then there is every tendency that you will not be receiving that compliment anytime soon.
Sex is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Humans desire to be satisfied as much as possible. A lot of couples are losing the chemistry they once had in bed for a variety…
It’s not a myth – orgasm during childbirth is real and it happens to some women. It’s hard to believe but many women feel the same orgasmic sensation during labour that they would experience in any other situation.
In fact, there are several potential reasons why some women reach orgasm while giving birth.
Hormonal surges
During pregnancy and childbirth, your body…
Hypertension, or high blood pressure in pregnancy, is when blood pressure (the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps blood) is too high. Some women have high blood pressure before getting pregnant, and some develop it during pregnancy.
Preeclampsia, a life-threatening blood pressure disorder, can happen during pregnancy or after pregnancy.