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'DESIRE IS NOT WHAT MATTERS'
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'DESIRE IS NOT WHAT MATTERS'

Emily Nagoski wrote the book on women and desire - literally. And then her own sex life dried up. Here's what a prolonged sex drought (and a load of research) taught her about maintaining intimacy in a long-term relationship.

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9 mins  |
July/August 2024
'We have to tell HARD STORIES'
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'We have to tell HARD STORIES'

Theatre director and playwright Yaël Farber is spending time in South Africa after her critically acclaimed run of King Lear at the Almeida Theatre in London. We chatted to her about the importance of the pursuit of truth.

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6 mins  |
July/August 2024
THE WHY, THE WHICH & the wardrobe
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THE WHY, THE WHICH & the wardrobe

We really got into it this month! Read on for more on the allure of a loosey-goosey jumpsuit, vintage-hunting and jingle-jangling jewellery, the best places to find quality African design and short-girl styling tips.

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10+ mins  |
July/August 2024
LIFT your GAME
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LIFT your GAME

Thought weightlifting was just for bodybuilders and powerlifters? Not so. In fact, 'lifting heavy shit' may be the secret to longevity, hormone regulation and mood for women through perimenopause and beyond.

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8 mins  |
July/August 2024
TREATMENT PLAN ON YOUR MARKS
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TREATMENT PLAN ON YOUR MARKS

Armed with a six-month programme from Dr Nerina Wilkinson + Associates, Jennifer Morin set about tackling her sun damage and melasma.

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8 mins  |
July/August 2024
PLAYING YOUR CARDS RIGHT
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PLAYING YOUR CARDS RIGHT

Here's how to get the most out of loyalty cards.

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5 mins  |
July/August 2024
BIG SKY Country
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BIG SKY Country

Namibia. Twelve friends, five vehicles, 4000 km, thirteen days. Eight punctures, one angle grinder. One martial eagle, one full moon, one ghost town. Plenty of top-quality braais, maybe not quite enough oysters... and the best time ever.

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9 mins  |
July/August 2024
IS YOUR HOME MAKING YOU SICK?
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IS YOUR HOME MAKING YOU SICK?

Leaks, damp and poor ventilation in old or poorly built new homes are being fingered for a growing health concern: mould.

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7 mins  |
July/August 2024
HOW TO REALLY GET TO KNOW SOMEONE
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HOW TO REALLY GET TO KNOW SOMEONE

The Korean word 'nunchi' describes 'the ability to be sensitive to other people's moods and thoughts'. It's an underrated skill that we seem to have lost.

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9 mins  |
July/August 2024
How to write a memoir
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How to write a memoir

Whether you want to share your experiences and insights with the world, leave a legacy or track pivotal experiences for yourself, writing your memoir can be a grand and worthwhile adventure. Here's some advice on how and where to begin.

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7 mins  |
July/August 2024
Why all the Hathahate?
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Why all the Hathahate?

She was too happy, too earnest, too confident, with a face 'reminiscent of the recession'. What did Anne Hathaway do to deserve such vitriol?

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6 mins  |
July/August 2024
Easter with edge
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Easter with edge

Grant knows what it's like to miss out on the celebrations that anchor family life.

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9 mins  |
March/April 2024
The MALE bias
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The MALE bias

Historically, medical studies were mainly done on male mice and on men; and then extrapolated to treat women, as if a female body were just a smaller version of a male one. Here’s why that doesn’t make sense, and how to work with your body’s natural rhythm for better health.

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10+ mins  |
March/April 2024
Wellbeing
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Wellbeing

How to sleep better, feel better and look better!

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2 mins  |
March/April 2024
The other type of CHEATING
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The other type of CHEATING

Lies about money can have devastating consequences in a relationship.

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5 mins  |
March/April 2024
THE 'PEST' IN PESTICIDES
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THE 'PEST' IN PESTICIDES

oe r Despite many highly Hs hazardous pesticides being banned in their countries of origin, 192 of them are still legally exported to South Africa

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10+ mins  |
March/April 2024
START A BUSINESS LIKE a Saffer
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START A BUSINESS LIKE a Saffer

There's nothing quite like a South African entrepreneur. In the face of adversity, they innovate and persevere. But what fuels that determination? We chatted to some self-starters to find out.

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9 mins  |
March/April 2024
How to take the MONOTONY OUT OF MONOGAMY
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How to take the MONOTONY OUT OF MONOGAMY

It's easy to get complacent in a long-term relationship. Before you know it, your partner is little more than your roommate. Here's how to shake things up.

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7 mins  |
March/April 2024
SUPER TROUPER
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SUPER TROUPER

At one point, Josie Borain was the most famous model in the world. Her face was on every magazine that mattered. And in the madness of all that attention, she never lost her sense of self. She talks to us about turning 60, being single, and starting her third act with a move to the platteland.

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10+ mins  |
March/April 2024
Little wonder
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Little wonder

Over the years we have visited 16 Greek islands, but when we first set foot on Halki, the little-known gem just south of Rhodes, we knew we'd found the closest thing to the perfect one. And we vowed to return. Often.

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4 mins  |
March/April 2024
HOME AFFAIRS
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HOME AFFAIRS

These three entrepreneurs are redefining the heartbeat of homes through their unique blend of creativity, sustainability and purposeful design.

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6 mins  |
March/April 2024
SELL FROM HOME! EARN AS MUCH AS YOU LIKE!
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SELL FROM HOME! EARN AS MUCH AS YOU LIKE!

The modern multilevel marketing business has to continually morph and adapt to comply with legislation - but is it an opportunity worth pursuing, or just a dressedup pyramid scheme?

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10+ mins  |
March/April 2024
PAYING IT FORWARD
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PAYING IT FORWARD

Nobody wants to think too deeply about their own death. Perhaps that's why so many of us shy away from even contemplating the prospect of organ donation. But did you know that a single organ donor can save up to seven lives, or that a kidney or liver transplant is possible from a still-living donor?

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10+ mins  |
March/April 2024
OVERWHELMED and OVERSCHEDULED
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OVERWHELMED and OVERSCHEDULED

Is your inbox making you feel anxious? Do you sometimes feel like your to-do lists are endless? Do you feel exhausted after a day's work? Productivity expert Cal Newport has some tips that might help.

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9 mins  |
March/April 2024
There are different ways of being a woman
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There are different ways of being a woman

For a long time, Jodie Foster was the most visible lesbian in Hollywood not that she really wanted to talk about it). Now, she feels liberated and is helping the younger generation follow suit.

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10+ mins  |
March/April 2024
POWDER your brows
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POWDER your brows

Permanent makeup has come a long way since the 'very saturated, solid Khoki-pen eyebrows of the past.

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6 mins  |
September/October 2023
THIS SEASON'S TOP FASHION TRENDS
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THIS SEASON'S TOP FASHION TRENDS

All about fashion trends

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1 min  |
September/October 2023
Ties THAT BIND
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Ties THAT BIND

You may not have heard of foetal-maternal microchimerism, but if you've ever been pregnant, you have probably experienced this phenomenon. It's now exciting scientists and giving solace to some grieving mothers.

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4 mins  |
September/October 2023
CHALLENGING the ORTHODOXY of OXY
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CHALLENGING the ORTHODOXY of OXY

OxyContin - oxycodone controlled-release - is a godsend when used as prescribed to relieve severe pain. It's also a highly addictive narcotic opioid that can be lethal if misused. Should we be asking more questions about painkillers – and requesting less risky alternatives?

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9 mins  |
September/October 2023
SEA SHELLS on the SEA SHORE
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SEA SHELLS on the SEA SHORE

On a deserted stretch of beach in rural KwaZulu-Natal, you can be part of a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experience. Welcome to Thonga Beach Lodge, home to a protected sea turtle nesting beach.

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7 mins  |
September/October 2023

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