Monthly Archives: April 2010

Women In Southern Africa Are Afraid To Ask Their Men To Use Condoms

April 28, 2010 – 8:32 am

During our research on multiple concurrent partnerships , women from all nine countries said that they were afraid to ask their men to use condoms during sex, even though the man may be openly involved in sexual relationships with other women. Find out why!

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He’s Staying In His Marriage For The Sake Of His Kids

April 26, 2010 – 11:54 am

One of our OneLove readers says:  I am sitting here with tears rolling gently down my face…quiet, just reading, and am feeling so hurt.  I am the same situation..in love married man…

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How To Heal A Broken Heart

April 26, 2010 – 9:35 am

Watch this fun video from YouTube on How to Heal A Broken Heart. The video is aimed mainly at young women, but the humour has universal appeal.

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Love Stories Well-Received In SA

April 23, 2010 – 11:49 am

“Love – Stories in a time of HIV and AIDS” has been very well-received in South Africa, with “Umtshato – The Wedding,”  the South African short film which kick-started the series in South Africa, achieving 17 ARs, reports Media Update.

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If You Felt That Your Husband Has Become A Bore In Bed

April 23, 2010 – 11:31 am

What would you do if you felt that your husband has become a bore in bed? Would you talk to him about it, try to ignite some passion, get some books and toys to add some sparkle into your sex life, or would you leave it alone because you don’t have the kind of relationship [...]

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Campaigns Make Teenagers Wary Of Sex

April 22, 2010 – 10:32 am

Nationwide sex education campaigns have been credited with a massive drop in the number of teenagers who are sexually active in South Africa, reports Times Live.

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SA Youth Focus On HIV/AIDS

April 22, 2010 – 9:23 am

South African acting director-general of Health Dr Yogan Pillay says there is no scientific intervention that can discourage people from having multiple partners, a habit which increases the possibility of contracting HIV/Aids, reports Sowetan.

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