The chilly day meets a gathering of women sitting in a circle, all dressed up in uppity ensembles and chatting away. All the phony smiles were a facade, masking their…
Psychological Development
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Psychological Development
Women’s Health: Breaking the Child-free Women Stigma
by Ghost writers 5 min readF or a woman, choosing to be child-free is at best controversial, even though it is ultimately her choice. Although lots of variables go into a woman’s decision not to…
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Having a baby is the most surreal and serene feeling in the world. A woman bears nerve-racking labor pains, and soon as her little darling comes into their arms, she…
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Inspirational StoriesMotivationPsychological DevelopmentSelf-Improvement
Depression Is a Killer: Here’s How I Survived
by Vivian Bensby Vivian Bens 6 min readT he subject of depression almost seems like a taboo to be frowned at in Africa, Nigeria precisely because that’s where I come from. A mindset that reigns supreme is…
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Inspirational StoriesPsychological DevelopmentSelf-Improvement
The everyday struggles women face in Nigeria and ways to change the narrative
by Vivian Bensby Vivian Bens 7 min readAsuccessful woman can build a firm foundation with bricks others have thrown at her. That’s the case of every resilient Nigerian woman who has decided to rise above the demanding…
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MotivationPsychological DevelopmentSelf-Improvement
6 Helpful things every woman should know about balancing her hormones
by Vivian Bensby Vivian BensHormonal imbalance occurs when there are either excess or insufficient hormones in the bloodstream. Hormones are expedient in our bodies, and any alteration, no matter how little, has an effect…
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Psychological DevelopmentSelf-Improvement
6 Sure-fire Ways To Improve A Strained Relationship
by Vivian Bensby Vivian Bens 5 min readE very relationship has its sizzling moments when you can’t take your hands off each other. Eventually, there will be times when it almost feels like strangers. The distinguishing factor…
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We love parents unconditionally, but what happens when their behavior becomes toxic? Toxic parents present something of a challenge for adult kids. After all, most kids adore their parents, so…
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Inspirational StoriesPsychological Development
Common mistakes that lead to boredom in relationships
Did you know that it’s easy to start a relationship, but hard to maintain it with the same love and affection? If you are in a relationship, you may know…
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G oing through life without friends is difficult, and frankly, unimaginable. Why experience life painfully alone when you can do it with people who will make the journey worthwhile? Friends…
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Inspirational StoriesPsychological Development
Alena Analeigh is the youngest African-American to study medicine in 2024
by spicyrayby spicyray 4 min readA nyone who has read about Alena Analeigh’s story cannot help but be astonished. She made headlines after gaining admission to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of…
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The Empowering Act Of Going Grey + Ways To Embrace It
by Vivian Bensby Vivian Bens 5 min readO ne morning, you wake up and look in the mirror. There go the grey strands smirking back at you. The process might have been gradual, with a few silver…
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Skin Care: Why Facial Extractions Are Important And What They Truly Mean
by Vivian Bensby Vivian Bens 5 min readI t’s true that deep cleaning rids the skin of any build-up, but only when done right. One of such ways is an expert-procedure facial extraction. But what exactly is…
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Psychological DevelopmentSelf-ImprovementSpirituality
Is The Kufi Hat A Fashion Or Religious Statement?
by Vivian Bensby Vivian Bens 8 min readI n today’s society, fashion influences nearly everything we do. For emphasis, open your laptop and search Google for the keyword “fashion”, and watch hundreds of blogs pop up on…
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I t’s not just filmed either. In real life, the difficulties of managing your heterosexual relationships may lead you to think that men and women cannot be friends. According to…
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MotivationPsychological DevelopmentSelf-Improvement
Ways To Keep Your Social Life When You’re Quitting Drinking
by Vivian Bensby Vivian Bens 5 min readW hile alcohol and a bubbling social life might seem inseparable, especially in the young and restless phase of life, it isn’t always the case. It is possible to have…
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Psychological Development
Impostor Syndrome: What It Means + Surefire Ways To Manage Them
by Vivian Bensby Vivian Bens 6 min readI t is popular knowledge that an impostor is someone who pretends to be someone else to deceive others, especially for fraudulent gain. Does this sound like what you call…
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Skin Care: Effective Ways to Avoid Skin Reactions After Shaving
by Vivian Bensby Vivian Bens 4 min readI nevitably, we all have to shave off hair from our bodies, there’s no way around it. Unless, of course, you choose the pricey path of waxing or the “I-don’t-care-mood”…
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CommentaryPsychological Development
Islamic extremists’ aid to free 900 Nigerian inmates prove impossible to defeat or eradicate this terrorist group
by spicyrayby spicyray 6 min readL ast week, major news outlets reported around 900 inmates had escaped prison after what authorities said was orchestrated by Islamic extremists Boko Haram. As more details emerged, out of…
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Facts About Sexual Assault You Should Know
by Vivian Bensby Vivian Bens 5 minutes readAnew day is upon us. People are finally having open and honest discussions about sex, sexual health, sexual violence, and all the stakes they entail. For the longest time, such…