Monthly Archives: February 2009

New survey reveals disturbing findings about our dangerous sexual habits

February 23, 2009 – 8:26 am

The latest Great South African Sex Survey has revealed some  disturbing findings about our dangerous habits,  reports the Independent Newspapers Online this morning . According to the study, fewer than half of the respondents had an HIV test last year.  Secondly, neither men nor women are very good at using a condom with new partners.  The survey also [...]

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Your rights and responsibilities in a relationship

February 20, 2009 – 12:12 pm

It’s easy to know what we want from someone in a good relationship. But sometimes we forget that it takes two people to make a relationship work. Relationships are not always easy with and laughter for the rest of your life. We often have to work at relationships, solve problems and get through difficult times [...]

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Radio 702′s Redi Direko on the impact of multiple concurrent partnerships

February 13, 2009 – 1:56 pm

Listen to popular radio and TV journalist Redi Direki  as she explores the impact of multiple concurrent partnerships and inter-generational sex on our society. The show was broadcast on the 11 February on radio 702 at 10h10. Speakers included: Dr Sue Goldstein, senior executive of Soul City’s South Africa programmes Sakhumzi Mfecane, a doctoral fellow [...]

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The pressure to be promiscious, by Pumla Dineo Gcola

February 13, 2009 – 12:49 pm

Read Pumla Dineo Gcola’s  Mail & Guardian article, “Pressure to be promiscious,” which looks at why we choose to have multiple sexual partners in the time of HIV and AIDS. She says: In frustration we often ask: how can HIV/Aids infections continue to rise at such levels given the many efforts to educate people on [...]

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OneLove makes waves in the media

February 11, 2009 – 2:26 pm

The OneLove Campaign and Soul City series 9 are making waves in the South African media. Isolezwe, a Zulu language daily newspaper, has published an article highlighting the fact that Soul City series 9 is directed by Akin Otomoso of T.O.M Pictures. Otomoso first gained popularity among South African TV viewers when he was an [...]

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100 Ways to Show Love to Your Wife HER Way

February 11, 2009 – 10:22 am

In line with our theme to show love and respect for our partners this week, here is a list of a 100 Ways to Show Love to Your Wife Her Way. Print this this list  and discuss with your partner. Ask her to tick the ones meaningful to her, and then have her arrange them [...]

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Show your love how much you care this Valentine’s Day

February 10, 2009 – 7:00 am

Many couples give each other gifts on Valentine’s Day. The gifts are usually flowers, chocolate, dinner out at a restaurant or a gift marketers call romantic. But are these the gifts that really show your partner that you love him? Or are there other gifts that you could give him that would mean more to [...]

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