Dear DGG: I’ve noticed my teenage daughter is being teased by her siblings about a boy. I don’t know if she actually likes him, but I want her to feel she can talk to me about these things without fear or shame. In our household, topics like crushes and love aren’t usually discussed openly, so... Continue Reading →
When Mental Health Meets Infertility
When it comes to infertility, the emotional burden is more complex than many may realise. Men may experience shame and emotional distress, but their pain is often overlooked because infertility is wrongly treated as only a woman’s issue.
PERIMENOPAUSE: FROM PARTNERS TO ROOMMATES
And slowly, resentment starts to replace intimacy. Conversations grow shorter. Touch feels transactional—or disappears altogether. Something has changed. What we didn’t realise was that this distance wasn’t a loss of love. It was the beginning of a transition neither of us had named.
Safe Sex: The Sweetest Choice
In the comfort and security of a committed relationship, safe sex practices might seem unnecessary, and in moments of passion, the idea of "raw sex" —unprotected intercourse — can hold a deceptive allure.
The Creation and Silencing of Males’ Mental Health Issues
The pressure to conform to a narrow definition of masculinity often creates an environment where men’s mental health is left silenced and unaddressed.
Are Millennial Men Masculine?
Few of the young men are striving to be the normal male. Rather, most are creating their own idiosyncratic masculinity and manhood.
Loving Someone Is a Choice
I'm going to let you in on a little secret about love—it's not just a feeling, it's a choice.
What Men and Women Don’t Understand About Each Other: Resolving conflict in a couple through mutual understanding
Couples often think the problems in their relationships are attributable to their differences. It never seems to occur to these couples that being of different genders may contribute.
QUIZ TIME: SAFE SEX
This quiz is designed to help you test and expand your knowledge on important aspects of sexual health, including safe practices, prevention methods, and emergency steps to take in various situations.
DID MY PARTNER CHEAT ON ME?
My husband travelled for a week recently and upon his return, I have been battling with one STI after the other.