An ongoing visual sex and sexualities documentation project which came about because of a lack of positive, empowered and diverse images of African women, sex and sexualities.
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Lifestyle Trapped in a pigeon’s neck: Making up the myth of the hymen
Virginity is a social construct, which defines sex in narrow ways, resulting in the policing, stigmatization and shaming of women’s bodies. Sandy Abdelmessih says we should stop talking about hymens altogether, and instead be more concerned with pleasure; with our bodies and their extraordinary capabilities.
Lifestyle How kink is a whole new place of pleasure
What do you think of when you think of BDSM? Whips and chains? A dungeon somewhere, with someone who cannot get out? Chapter 3 of Fifty Shades of Grey? Kink and BDSM are means by which you can explore various aspects of sex not previously open to you, and goes far wider than most people think.
Lifestyle This Is Africa Presents: Flame, Fever and Fantasy – A collection of African desire and pleasure
Let’s Talk About Sex, Pleasure and Desire: In the series, This is Africa explores the expansive topics of sex, sexual pleasure, sexual satisfaction, and intimacy in the African context of cultural and religious conservatism, and gendered power inequality.
Lifestyle The Awakened Woman – Inspired to make a difference
“Every woman is an unfolding narrative, continuously evolving with each phase of her life. Paying attention to this process leads to an awakening of self which, when harnessed, will inspire women to pursue their dreams and make a difference in the lives of others.” considers the writing of Dr Tererai Trent
Lifestyle “Relax, and let the world visit Rwanda,” the country tells critics of the Arsenal partnership deal
Critics are questioning President Kagame’s Arsenal sponsorship, saying that he used half of the Sh8,4 billion (£62 million) in foreign aid provided by the UK on a frivolous pursuit and against the earmarked programmes the money is assigned for. However, both the UK aid agency Department for International Development and the Rwanda Development Board have rebuffed these claims.
Lifestyle Ms Geek Africa is encouraging girls from across Africa to use technology to improve everyday life
Girls in ICT Rwanda celebrated the fifth anniversary of Ms Geek with the second edition of Ms Geek Africa, a competition that judges women on brilliance rather than beauty.
Lifestyle Sex sells for women, so get on the trend
Women have as much love for sex and pleasure as men do but often we do not engage with this. Whereas you can find 50 strip clubs for men in a city, women engaging with exotic dancers is always seen as a major event, despite the fact that there is a throbbing market for it.
Lifestyle New Super Eagles jersey hits record 3 million pre-orders
Fans of the Super Eagles of Nigeria cannot wait to own the famous green and white jersey. There has been a record number of worldwide orders for the jersey. Currently three million Super Eagles jerseys have been pre-ordered from NIKE. The jerseys will be up for sale starting from the 29th of May.