insert_link Lifestyle Talking to teens about sex: advice for parents on when, how, what to say and why it’s so important Talking with your teen about sex and sexuality is a way to empower them. Paperkites Ayobami Precious Adekola, University of South Africa The “birds and the bees”. The “facts of life”. Whatever you call it, many parents dread discussing sex and sexuality with their teenagers. They may be embarrassed, or worried that they don’t understand some concepts. In some countries, cultural norms may mean it’s considered inappropriate for adults and […] todayApril 29, 2024 5
insert_link Entertainment Baby Reindeer: how the Netflix TV show brings a fresh perspective to male sexual victimisation By Dimitris Akrivos, University of Surrey This article discusses sexual assault and contains spoilers for Baby Reindeer. Baby Reindeer is a gripping new Netflix show based on a true story and adapted from an acclaimed play by Scottish actor Richard Gadd. The show delves into the harrowing experiences of its main character, Donny (a fictionalised version of Gadd), whose life unravels after he becomes the target of […] todayApril 24, 2024 8
insert_link Health / Medical Does ejaculating often reduce your risk of prostate cancer? By Daniel Kelly, Sheffield Hallam University In terms of men’s health issues, prostate cancer features high on the agenda. It’s the second most diagnosed cancer in men globally – closely followed by lung cancer. And it’s the most common cancer in men in the UK. As the prostate is a reproductive organ with its main job being to help make semen – the fluid that carries sperm […] todayApril 24, 2024 10
insert_link Lifestyle Would you be happy as a long-term single? The answer may depend on your attachment style Marvin / Shutterstock By Christopher Pepping, Griffith University; Geoff Macdonald, University of Toronto; Tim Cronin, La Trobe University, and Yuthika Girme, Simon Fraser University Are all single people insecure? When we think about people who have been single for a long time, we may assume it’s because single people have insecurities that make it difficult for them to find a partner or maintain a relationship. But is this […] todayApril 23, 2024 6
insert_link Lifestyle Stuck in fight-or-flight mode? 5 ways to complete the ‘stress cycle’ and avoid burnout or depression Shutterstock By Theresa Larkin, University of Wollongong and Susan J. Thomas, University of Wollongong Can you remember a time when you felt stressed leading up to a big life event and then afterwards felt like a weight had been lifted? This process – the ramping up of the stress response and then feeling this settle back down – shows completion of the “stress cycle”. Some stress in daily […] todayApril 23, 2024 4
Lifestyle Many prisoners go years without touching a smartphone. It means they struggle to navigate life on the outside Shutterstock By Ye In (Jane) Hwang, UNSW Sydney You’d be hard pressed to find any aspect of daily life that doesn’t require some form of digital literacy. We need only to look back ten years to realise how quickly things have changed. In 2013, we were still predominantly buying paper bus tickets and using Facebook on a desktop computer. Now, we order food by scanning codes and […] todayApril 23, 2024 10
Lifestyle Why you shouldn’t be afraid to start running after middle age Exercise is actually very good for the joints. Fotokostic/ Shutterstock By Alister Hart, UCL As someone who started marathon running in mid-life, I know how many aches and pains (and doubts) you can have if you take on the challenge to start running at an older age. But as an orthopaedic surgeon who has replaced thousands of worn-out hips and knees throughout my career, I also know […] todayApril 22, 2024 9
insert_link Lifestyle “As a minister, the buck stops with me” – Emma Theofelus https://youtu.be/9vQ6rtuoVM4 By Finna Kahili via News on One Unlike her previous position as deputy minister of information and communication technology, Emma Theofelus, who has now been elevated to minister, says the public has shown some level of confidence in the leadership of young people, especially women. In a recent interview, Theofelus shared insights on how she has transitioned in her role and what her day is […] todayApril 19, 2024 28
insert_link Lifestyle Survey names Cape Town as Africa’s best airport Cape Town’s airport has been named the best airport on the continent in a customer survey by the consumer ratings organisation Skytrax. Globally, the city is ranked 54th. According to BBC Africa, two other South African airports, Durban and Johannesburg, came second and third respectively in the continental listing. The airport in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa was ranked seventh in Africa and Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport came 10th. todayApril 18, 2024 8
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
