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Say I love you with a condom
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The Health Department and sexual and reproductive health NGOs are urging South Africans to use condoms to avoid contracting Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). South Africa is marking STI/Condom Week which highlights the importance of condom usage and also educates people about STIs. Young people must be especially cautious and use
Sex during pregnancy: Everything you need to know
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Being intimate with your partner might seem strange now that you’re pregnant. But don’t stress – there is nothing to worry about when having sex during pregnancy, and most importantly, your baby is safe. It’s understandable if you’re feeling uneasy and have plenty of questions. Fortunately, sex has several benefits
School-aged children: Healthy eating equals brainpower
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A study has revealed that school-aged children who eat more fruit and vegetables, have a better mental well-being. However, healthy eating isn’t an option for the majority of South African kids and experts believe the only way forward is to expand the monthly child support grant and strengthen the National
‘Vaccine hub is in good hands’ – Ghebreyesus
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, hailed South Africa’s mRNA vaccine technology transfer hub as a step in the right direction as the African continent plays catch-up in COVID-19 vaccine production. Over 84% of Africans are yet to receive a COVID-19 vaccine dose despite over half of
New mothers: Ditch the mom guilt, you’ve got this!
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New mothers often dread returning to the office after having a baby. Being able to bond with your new bundle of love somehow changes everything – but believe it or not, it’s possible to juggle motherhood and your career guilt-free. Going back to work doesn’t have to seem like a
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