Epa domo, I greeted Papa Ikpomwosa, our neighbour. Esosa, welcome, my son.Una don get holiday? The old man asked. Yes, Epa,  we are on Easter break. Oh-0h! exclaimed the old man, welcome home, my son. How body? Fine, Epa, I said and started walkinghome briskly, mama would be expecting me. I got home and called, Mama!Mama! Mama came out and when she saw me, I saw the joy on her face, she ran to hug me, and started shedding tears, I cleaned mama's tears and told her to stop crying. Indeed, the death of oghowen is taking its toll on mama, mama was no longer the lively woman she used to be, she was looking old and frail.       Our  father had died in a ghastly road accident when I was barely three years old, I don't have any memories of my father, mama was pregnant with oghowen. Papa's family members threw mama and I out of our home and mama had to be the only one fending for us. I grew up seeing mama as a very hardworking ...

Lolu and I were lovers while we were in the university. You know that thing they say about about 'first love' right? Yes, Lolu was the first guy I fell in love with but things eventually went sour between us and we went our separate ways. I forgot about love, not because of anything else but because I was busy. I forgot about Lolu too, maybe that was a lie I told myself for five years, but I did so well in concealing it. Five years later, I had secured a good job, I was doing well for myself and I was the definition of an independent woman. It was on a Wednesday morning when my phone rang and woke me up, it was my mother calling. She rendered her prayers and gave me all other unnecessary 'gists', I knew where she was going, she wanted to talk about marriage but thank my stars, my boss' call came through and I had to excuse my mum, my boss told me of a presentation I would have to give to a company we had been looking forward to partner with and because, Mr Patrick,...

So, now that you know that heat can cause reduced fertility and definitely, you want to be able to make someone pregnant, how do you prevent your balls from cooking in this heat that can bake a cake without an oven? 1) Avo id tight clothing If you are the type that likes wearing tight jean or tight pants, then, you are not doing what is good to your sperm. Free your pants a bit and let your junior boys breath a little. 2) Avoid any underwear made of nylon products , wear more of cotton products Cotton wears absorb moisture and reduces the heat in this area 3) Avoid placing laptops on your laps Why is it named a laptop if we cannot put it on laps? I bet you asked that same question. Well, since laptop emits heat and since your laps are closer to your scrotum, better safe than sorry. It will be better you find somewhere far from your scrotum to place that laptop before you cook the boys down there. 4) A cold shower before you sleep is not a bad ...

This heat is everywhere and everyone has been feeling its wrath. Well, every other part of our body can withstand this heat but it's not advisable to risk our vaggy. How do we save our Vagina from the wrath of this serious heat? These simple tips will go a long way to protect our vagina from bad odour, itching and infection. You can choose the ones most comfortable for you if not all. 1) Shave off your pubic hair Hair traps sweat and keeps moisture. No! Your vagina does not need that. Shave the hair and let in some fresh air. 2) Avoid tight panties This is the time to do away with those very tight under wears. I know panty hoses are sexy but your vagina needs to breath. Wear something free, this will enable air in and reduce the heat 3) Wash your vagina with clean water each time you pee ( urinate ) This will not only help to keep the urine odour off your vagina but will also wash off any sweat that might have been trapped in there 4) Do away with p anti...

This heat is everywhere and everyone has been feeling its wrath. Well, every other part of our body can withstand this heat but it's not advisable to risk our vaggy. How do we save our Vagina from the wrath of this serious heat? These simple tips will go a long way to protect our vagina from bad odour, itching and infection. You can choose the ones most comfortable for you if not all. 1) Shave off your pubic hair Hair traps sweat and keeps moisture. No! Your vagina does not need that. Shave the hair and let in some fresh air. 2) Avoid tight panties This is the time to do away with those very tight under wears. I know panty hoses are sexy but your vagina needs to breath. Wear something free, this will enable air in and reduce the heat 3) Wash your vagina with clean water each time you pee ( urinate ) This will not only help to keep the urine odour off your vagina but will also wash off any sweat that might have been trapped in there 4) Do away with p anties w...

Female genital mutilation [FGM] also known as Female circumcision is a cultural practise that have existed since time immemorial. Although, there are now  movements to stop this practise, it is still common in Asia, Middle east and some African countries like somalia, indonesia, Yemen and also the northern part of Nigeria. FGM is of four types namely; Type 1 also known as Clitoridectomy  and in this case, the clitoral hood is removed. Type 2 also known as Excision. Here, there is a complete or partial removal of the inner labia with or without the removal of the clitoral glans. Type 3 also known as infibulation. Here, there is the removal of the external genitalia and fusion of the wound. The upholders of this culture do so because they think it ensures chastity but they end up bringing more harm to these girls. The effects of FGM range from infertility to chronic infections and inability to achieve sexual enjoyment. The pain during intercourse is directly proportional...

RAC UNILORIN e-awareness project on HERPES. DAY 4 PREVENTION OF HERPES There are different types of herpes, they are; Genital herpes: This is a sore infection formed on the private parts by herpes simplex virus type1(HSV-1) There are different ways of preventing genital herpes which are as follows; (1) Natural ways by the use of lemon Balm: Lemon balm is a natural home remedy to reduce the replication of the herpes virus and it can be made by placing some herbs into hot boiling water for a few minutes (tea bag is optional),add some honey(raw is the best),drink and relax.(Allahverdiyev et.all,2004) (2) Eating of citrus fruits such as oranges,lemon and eating of healthy diet can help prevent herpes.(Web medical reference) (3) Use of condom every time you have sex:A latex condom may protect you from the herpes Virus if it covers the infected area.(Hughes jp,margaret As,et al 2016) (4) Ask your partner if he/she has ever had a sexually transmitted disease:most people who have g...

RAC UNILORIN e-awareness project on HERPES. DAY 3 SYMPTOMS OF HERPES      Herpes is an infection called HSV (herpes simplex virus). The virus affects the external genitalia , anal region, mucosal surface and skin in other parts of the body.   Herpes is a long term condition. However, many people never have symptoms even though they are carrying the virus. Most people do not experience symptoms for months or years after becoming infected. Those who do have symptoms during the initial period will usually notice them about 4 days after exposure(the average range is 2-12 days).   Many people with HSV have recurring herpes. When a person is first infected, the recurrences tend to happen more frequently. Overtime, the remission periods get longer and each occurrence tends to become less severe.   Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted  infection (STI) passed on through vaginal, anal and oral sex. Genital herpes- symptoms in women Primary inf...

RAC UNILORIN e-awareness project on HERPES. DAY 2 CAUSES OR MODES OF TRANSMISSION OF HERPES Herpes simplex viruses have worldwide distribution and are found in the most remote human populations. (Mertz KJ, LevineWC, etal 1998). Worldwide rates of either HSV-1 or HSV-2 are between 60 and 95% in adults. HSV-1 is more common than HSV-2, with rates increasing as people age. (Chayavichitsilp P, Buckwalter JV, Krakowski AC, etal  Supra). HSV-1 rates are between 70% and 80% in populations of low socioeconomic status and 40% to 60% in populations of improved socioeconomic status. (Looker KJ, Garnett GP, Schmid GP, 2008). Prevalence of HSV-2 in those between the ages of 15 and 50 is about 535 million as of 2003 or 16% of the population, with highest rates in sub-Sahara Africa and lowest in Western Europe, and with greater rates among women and those in the developing world. (Looker KJ, Garnett GP, Schmid GP, Supra). In the U.S, 57.7% of the population is infected with HVS- 1 and 16...

RAC UNILORIN e-awareness project on HERPES. DAY 1(A) HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS OVERVIEW The name is from Greek : ἕρπης herpēs which means "creeping" or "latent". (Wikipedia 2017) All types of herpes viruses belongs to the family Herpesviridae of double stranded DNA viruses. It includes cytomegalovirus and Epstein-Barr Virus and causative agent of chicken pox, herpes simplex, roseola infantum etc.(Merriam Webster Dictionary)        TYPES OF HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS The herpes simplex virus, also known as HSV, is an infection that causes herpes. Herpes can appear in various parts of the body, most commonly on the genitals or mouth. There are two types of the herpes simplex virus(Brindles 2017), both are ubiquitous and contagious ( Wikipedia). HSV-1 HSV-1: Also known as oral herpes (Herpes labialis), this type can cause cold sores and fever blisters around the mouth and on the face.(Wikipedia) Infection with HSV-1 can happen fro...

EMOTIONALLY LAZY MEN "Never make the mistake of chasing a man, else, you'll make him emotionally lazy that he would feel he doesn't have to do anything to fulfill your emotional needs". Who else has read that before? Do like this👆🏾. Now, put it down, let me tell you something. First, how did you feel when you read that? Felt guilty for all the times you told a guy you loved him? Regretted to have done it? Felt like you could have waited for him to do it? Felt if you had waited for him to do it, he wouldn't have treated you that way? He would have cherished you better? Respected you more? Now, I am a fan of Mr AmariSoul, the writer of that piece but I do not agree with him on that and here is why. Nothing makes anyone emotionally lazy. Maybe something, but not the fact that someone loves them and is honest about she feels about them. Now, Mr AmariSoul is definitely saying that dear ladies, if you feel anything towards a man, bottle it u...

Let us pray, Lie on my body, let us pray, Today, this fast shall we break, Here are our bodies, we are ready to consummate. Let us pray, In between, let us sing songs of praise, What do we sing? Let us moan in ecstasy. Let us pray, In between, let us dance, How do we dance? Let our bodies bang in pleasure. Let us pray, Let our mouths sing, Let our bodies dance, Let our hearts synchronize as the drum beats. Let us pray, In the style of the missionary, Naked, have we come before the altar of orgasm, As we seek that the seventh heaven and the ninth cloud be released, And the gates to the living waters be opened. Let us pray, That the fire of passion be kept burning, Even as the waters of orgasm be kept flowing, That our bodies get drenched in the water, Even as our souls are on fire, Let us pray, That our souls be kept away, From the ills of clouds below nine, And the miseries of heavens below seven, That forever, our souls may remain in Eden. In the name of...

I met Andrew on a WhatsApp group chat, it was a misunderstanding between us at first, he had to send me personal messages to continue the fight, but it turned out we became online friends. Few weeks after becoming friends, we made arrangements to meet and there stood the most charming boy I ever saw in my life, and that kick-started our real friendship. We got closer, day by day. Although, I had a boyfriend, but that didn't deter me from getting close to Andrew. I was falling for him and that was the truth. I made sure I kept my relationship away from him. My boyfriend, Richie was there, always feeling insecure about Andrew and I, and I kept ensuring him that it was nothing. Then, one day, I went to visit Andrew, and he  begged  that I should sleep over, it didn't take him too much time before I obliged. Night time came and we were seeing a movie, it was romance, I knew something might happen, but I didn't mind, though. Well, I waited, and nothing did, so, I grew tired ...

Most  people believe that the vagina is some foul smelling and dirty organ, and this belief has caused a lot of females to be ashamed of, and uncomfortable with their vagina. Dear woman, leave the flowers in the garden to smell like the flowers in the garden, allow your vagina to smell like 'herself'. Unless your vagina brings a very offensive odour which most times, is in a form of a fishy smell, you should have nothing to worry about. How   should   you   treat   your   vagina ?   1)  Practice   a   good   hygiene .       • Have your bath at least twice in a day, especially on hot days. Endeavour not to go to bed sweating.      • When you pee, always wash your vagina with just clean water.       • Do not leave your sanitary pads or tampons for long. Endeavour to change them every four hours.       • Do not ...

Let me lie on my back with my legs up, In this open space, where our witness is the galaxy. Be prepared, for this is an art with no clothes on, An art with moans as our melody. Opened hearts, shut heads, Opened space, shut eyes. Shut the head, let it do a job in between my legs. Shut the eyes, do not keep them on the prize, For the prize is bright and can make you go blind, It is an explosion but it is not fire, Explosion of juices from my yin and your yang. You are the artist, I am the art, Your tools are your mouth and your hands, Your heart and your pen. Get them ready, let's act some art. With your mouth, soak my mouth in art, With your hands, place me to be a fine art, With your heart, feel the joy of this artistry, And with your pen, draw me. And when the work is finished, We can call it the art of orgasm.

THAT'S THE THING ABOUT LOVE Sometimes you feel lost and far from home Then with just one kiss you're a king on a throne It can make you soar like an eagle Or it can make you feel as meek as a dove Whoa, that's the thing about love You hope and pray the right one comes along Some fools don't know what they've got till its gone The very one you think will never hurt ya Always seems to be, the one that does Whoa, that's the thing about love You can't have it Until you give it You can never give it enough Whoa, that's the thing about love Well, next time you come in a natural flow Deep in the feelings with your heart all aglow Don't stop to try to understand it Just thank your lucky stars, shining above, and say Whoa, that's the thing about love *********************** This beautiful piece was written by Gary Nicholson and Richard Leigh. And was released as a country song in 1984 by the good Ole Boy, Don Williams of blessed memor...

I think you should be grateful. I know it hurts but you should be grateful, anyways. You should be grateful that you wouldn't continue living in illusion. You should be grateful that you can still find who will love you. You should be grateful that instead of staying in a relationship where you alone get to invest your love, you'll move on and find someone you'll both invest together. It hurts, it is bitter but it is better than lies and deception. Better for you, better for them. I wouldn't know if I should say you should take a moment to appreciate everyone who has told you NO, but you can think about it and be happy because they didn't waste your love, affection, time,  money any further. And all those 'motivational' messages, prayers and memes that keep telling you things like 'People that do not love you now will come back to bow to you later, will one day realise what they have lost, wilid no'. Please, do not believe them, you are not mon...

Most relationships where one of the couple stops loving the other, what do we have thereafter? Fights upon fights, hatred, betrayal and their likes. What we have failed to acknowledge is the fact that both of them are the victims of this failed relationship. But this is a letter to you who have stopped loving your partner. It is better you walk away. Stop making life a living hell for someone's child. The longer you stay, the deeper the pain you'll cause your partner. Yes, they'll beg you to stay, but when you have the conviction to leave, please, do take a walk. You're abusing your personality by staying to hurt someone. It took me a long while to understand this. I had stayed much more longer even when everything was dead, I didn't want to be seen as a bad person. I held on, I deprived myself of happiness and even deprived my partner of his happiness. I finally left, though. And as for that bad image I didn't want, I still got it! So, you see why you sho...

Now, let's make things clear for ourselves, if sex is what you mean by he used you, then, you've fooled yourself all along. This is where it is important to know why you are having sex. Are you having sex for your own gratification or not? If it's the former, you're wise, therefore stop saying he used you, you enjoyed the sex as much as he did! Stop the unnecessary emotional blackmail on him. If you're having sex with him just because of his desires and not yours, girl, stop having sex and wait till you are ready to start enjoying sex. Now, let's highlight the reasons why you should have sex. 1) because of your enjoyment 2) because you want a baby 3) because you are exchanging it for a favour. And please, that favour should never be 'marriage', marriage is not a favour anyone does for anyone. When you have sex with someone, both of you are the givers and receivers of this sexual pleasure. Be wise, no one is using you except you're u...

Why do parties come with the "ladies free" tag? Personally, I think one of the reasons why I don't do parties is because I used to be curious of why it should be free for me because I am a lady. Then, it led to some sort of fear that probably it was a bait, so, each time I got invited for a party and I asked how much the ticket was, immediately I heard it was free for ladies, there came this curiosity with fear and I ended up turning down most of the invitations. Well, now, I know better. I have asked around and I have realised the reason behind it. Well, party organizers, when do you want to stop wasting your money? You think these girls don't want to party too? Charge them! They want it too, they want to grind, they get excited when they hear there is a party, make them pay for it and stop throwing your goddamn money away for nothing. This makes me remember a time when I started going to viewing centres, I had thought the guy there wasn't taki...