Stephanie Haase

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In-vitro fertilisation: Top 5 facts

Pregnancy
Couples who can’t get pregnant turn to medicine to help them have a child. IVF (in-vitro fertilisation) is often their last hope. But what is IVF? What do you need to know? Check out our top five facts!

10 things you need to know about FGC

Female body
Nigeria banned female genital cutting or female genital mutilation (FGC/FGM) last week. That is a huge step forward for women's rights. But what is FGC? And what does the situation look like elsewhere?

Male rape: Top five facts

Sexual Harassment
Male rape is not seen as a crime under Indian law. However, that does not mean it doesn’t happen. Sadly, many men get raped in India each year and we need to speak out to help make sure the law is updated to protect the rights of all people in the country.

10 most common contraception myths

Birth Control
Contraception myths are some of the most annoying myths. If you believe in the wrong ones, you might end up pregnant (or with a pregnant partner) even though you thought you did everything right. Let's bust contraception myths, not condoms!

What you need to know about sex in long-term relationships

Love and relationships
Will my sex life be better or worse if I'm in a committed relationship? As with so many things relating to sex, there is no straight answer, unfortunately. The good thing is: if you happen to be in a relationship with mediocre sex, there are things you can do. Check out the facts!

Sex and disability: myths busted

Sex & Disability
People living with disabilities (PWDs) can and do have sex. Really! Few people, even researchers, have talked about sex and disability in the past. Thankfully, this is changing. But there are still lots of myths – let's bust them!

Anal sex: do's and don'ts

Ways to Make Love
Anal sex: some hate the thought of it, some adore it, and others are curious... Here are our do's and don'ts for anal sex beginners – and even the pros might benefit!

What should I eat during pregnancy?

Being Pregnant
Pregnancy is a time when most women either have a strong craving for certain foods or they do not feel like eating every food that they used to like eating before getting pregnant. Some even crave for junk food while others worry about putting on weight. So what are the right food to eat during pregnancy? Let's find out.

Dating a colleague: do’s and don’ts

Meeting someone
Most of us spend more time at the office than at home. So it's no surprise that people fall in love between staplers and the printer. But how should you handle a romance without alienating your colleagues or neglecting your job?

Pick-up lines: do's and don'ts

Meeting someone
Did it hurt when you fell from heaven? Because you are an angel! Are you cringing yet? We are! Most pickup lines won't work. Some will. So what's the secret? We've put some success stories and some epic fails together.

HIV/AIDS: Myths busted part 2

STI prevention
We started tackling common HIV myths a couple of weeks ago. But there are so many more myths and misconceptions. This week we will look at a few more and bust them. We want you to have all the power when it comes to protecting you from the virus!

Getting over your ex: do's and don'ts

Breaking up
You’ve lost everything, your life is ruined and you’ll never be happy again - that's what break-ups feel like. It seems like you’ll never manage to get over it. But don’t despair – we have some tips for you.