Maximising a Woman’s Fertile Period
By: Dr. Abayomi Ajayi A woman has a so called fertile window or period when she is only able to naturally conceive in her month long menstrual cycle. This is how it works in humans. Every month a woman’s menstrual cycle begins with bleeding which is generally referred to as menses. It is the shedding of the thickened lining of the womb. This thickening had occurred in the previous menstrual cycle under the influence of hormones or chemical substances from the brain and ovaries to prepare to receive a pregnancy. In fact, some refer to menses as the tears of a disappointed womb. Despite this disappointment, the womb picks itself up again and starts to prepare in the hope that this time a pregnancy will occur. This preparation commences with the bleeding and another rise in production of these chemical substances (hormones) from the brain and ovaries. At the same…
7 Things Your Wardrobe Says About You
In the course of my work, I have heard a lot of people admit that they agree with the fact that your wardrobe…
Harnessing Innovative Ideas and Diversity towards Sustainable Growth
Every nation of the world desires not just growth and rapid development, but also sustainability. Experts have said that this can only be achieved…
ON THE MARBLE
“I have always believed that women are not victims. We are agents of change, we are drivers of progress, we are makers of peace–all…
Celebrity Cruises Appoints First Ever Female Captain in the Galapagos
For the first time in cruise industry history, a female seafarer will navigate the rich archipelago of the Galapagos as captain. A native of…
All-Women Naval Crew Eyes Record Circumnavigation
A six-member all-women crew of the Indian Navy is set to embark on an eight-month voyage in September to circumnavigate the world, the first…
All-Women Naval Crew Eyes Record Circumnavigation
A six-member all-women crew of the Indian Navy is set to embark on an eight-month voyage in September to circumnavigate the world, the first…
Uganda: HIV Prevalence Higher in Women Than Men
By: Lilian Namagembe According to the 2016 Uganda population HIV/Aids Impact Assessment (UPHIA) survey, the adult HIV prevalence is higher among women at…
Painting an “Authentic Africa”
Art is a form of creation and expression of imaginations, thoughts, and fantasies that give meaning and more essence to lifestyle.
Living Beyond Aging Wrinkles
Aging wrinkles can be so disturbing, you look in the mirror and see the first signs of fine lines and wrinkles. They’re around your…
Isha Johansen: Championing Grassroot Football in Sierra Leone
Mrs. Isha Johansen is a Sierra Leonean born in the year 1965, into the family of Tejan-Cole of Creole descent. She was formerly known…
Building Trust in Your Relationship
As a relationship gets older, trust is often times misplaced or misunderstood. Most times because of the fact that majority of us before getting…
