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Too Anxious To Orgasm?
Women's Health South Africa

Too Anxious To Orgasm?

Performance anxiety is something that only happens to people with penises, right? Incorrect. It’s about time you stopped putting the blocks on getting your rocks off

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5 mins  |
November 2019
Happily Ever After
Women's Health South Africa

Happily Ever After

For many, true contentment feels as unattainable as a storybook ending. But science shows it’s possible for anyone – even you – to find more bliss. All you have to do is flip the script, using these new life-enhancing rules

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6 mins  |
November 2019
The Strength In Our Scars
Women's Health South Africa

The Strength In Our Scars

Definitions of the word scar say it’s synonymous with blemish and flaw. We call BS. At WH, we think the body’s ability to rebuild itself, and the marks left behind, are both badass and beautiful. No matter where they fall or where they come from, scars are a testament to power and survival – something to wear with pride. Every scar tells a story. Here, four warriors share theirs...

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4 mins  |
October 2019
How To Heal The Turmoil Behind The Smile
Women's Health South Africa

How To Heal The Turmoil Behind The Smile

In the photos they post, at dinner parties with friends and during work, they smile. But inside, millions of women are struggling and too many of them don’t seek help until it’s too late. Women’s Health explores the epidemic – and the critical steps women can take to lose the façade, heal the turmoil and finally feel whole again

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5 mins  |
October 2019
Change Your Workout And Blast Your Fitness!
Women's Health South Africa

Change Your Workout And Blast Your Fitness!

When it comes to fear, you have one of two choices: you can let it rule you or you can let it liberate you. This time, we chose to be the leaders of our own journeys by facing our biggest fitness fears. Here’s how it went and how you can do the same

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10+ mins  |
October 2019
Get All Your Summer Dinner Part Inspo From Chef Tjaart Walraven
Women's Health South Africa

Get All Your Summer Dinner Part Inspo From Chef Tjaart Walraven

Summer is on the horizon and those hosting fingers are starting to get itchy! Here, we share recipes from one of our fave local foodie celebs, Chef Tjaart. These dishes will have guests “oohing” and “aahing” and asking for more

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8 mins  |
October 2019
What Is The Keto Diet, Exactly?
Women's Health South Africa

What Is The Keto Diet, Exactly?

In the keto diet world, there are two types of people: those who are all for the high-fat lifestyle and those who, well, aren’t. Halle Berry, for example, is clearly a proponent – as are “Mama June” Shannon and Jenna Jameson. Jameson, for example, credits the keto diet with her more than 40kg post-partum weight loss, while Berry swears that it helps her maintain her health (she has type2 diabetes). But, like any super-polarising trend, the keto diet isn’t universally loved: entrepreneur Tamra Judge, who was on the keto diet for about a month, recently quit, saying it “doesn’t do anything” and made her feel sick (#ketofluproblems). Amidst all the positive and negative reviews, though, you may still be a little hazy on the details of the keto diet – like what it is, how it works and exactly how much butter and cheese you get to eat. Don’t worry, I got you.

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8 mins  |
October 2019
Connie Ferguson At 49 And The Abs That Broke The Internet!
Women's Health South Africa

Connie Ferguson At 49 And The Abs That Broke The Internet!

There are certain facts about Connie Ferguson that can't be ignored: she’s a media powerhouse. She’s been SA’s go-to prime-time TV actor since the 90s. And it feels like she’s barely aged a day. And on top of all the boss credentials she’s garnered, she’s got the world’s best abs. Talk about #bodygoals

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9 mins  |
October 2019
Your 2019 Beauty Forecast
Women's Health South Africa

Your 2019 Beauty Forecast

We’ve Seen The Future And It’s Looking Pretty Good For making You Look, well, Pretty Good. These are The Groundbreaking Formulas and Powerhouse Ingredients That deliver Real, Proven results and The Experts’ Take on how You’ll Be Using Them.

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4 mins  |
January/February 2019
Neck On The Line
Women's Health South Africa

Neck On The Line

The Thyroid Rests Neatly Above A Woman’s Collarbone. But When It Goes Haywire, It Can Destroy Every Fibre Of Our Being, From Our Weight To Our Mental Health. So How Come So Many Women Want A Diagnosis? And Why Are Doctors At Each Other’s Throats About How To Treat The Condition? Wh Investigates.

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7 mins  |
January/February 2019
Find Your Way – And Your Why
Women's Health South Africa

Find Your Way – And Your Why

It’s way too easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind and miss the forest for the trees. What you need is a dose of ikigai – an ancient Japanese concept, now having a modern moment, that just might help you find your true direction.

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4 mins  |
January/February 2019
Strong To The Core
Women's Health South Africa

Strong To The Core

The pursuit of flat abs is a noble one. But is a six-pack the best marker of fitness? WH explains what it really means to have a rock-solid middle.

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5 mins  |
January/February 2019
Super Zoe
Women's Health South Africa

Super Zoe

Going from blockbuster movie star to #momlife in the same day doesn't faze Zoe Saldana. The busy actress shares what inspires and strengthens her – and we are Here. For. It.

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5 mins  |
January/February 2019
The 100 Women Changing Wellness
Women's Health South Africa

The 100 Women Changing Wellness

In the past year, Elana has garnered a hot new radio gig at Jacaranda FM, moved her family from Cape Town to Jozi, taken part in a TV series, Fynskrif, and run her first 10km in just over an hour.

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10 mins  |
December 2018
Gym-To-Bar Braids
Women's Health South Africa

Gym-To-Bar Braids

There’s Nothing Like A Good Plait (Or Two) To Navigate You Through A Gym Session And Onto The Office Party Via A Full Day At Your Desk. If You’re Not Used To Rocking The Braids, Here’s Some Hairtight Hair Inspo

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2 mins  |
December 2018
Travel On The Cheap
Women's Health South Africa

Travel On The Cheap

Prepare for landing... A pretty awesome deal! Here, the ultimate hacks to save more on your next holiday

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2 mins  |
December 2018
Free Spirit
Women's Health South Africa

Free Spirit

Getting naked means more to Jenna Dewan than posing nude. The actress, dancer, mother and wellness warrior bares all when it comes to her public split, protective parenting and positive outlook on her new life.

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6 mins  |
September 2018
Think Your Way Out The Door
Women's Health South Africa

Think Your Way Out The Door

Waiting around for motivation to kick in can be a losing battle. But that’s not the best strategy anyway! Good news: finding time for a sweat sesh (even when you’re not feeling it) is easier than you think

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5 mins  |
September 2018
You Can Do This... Gymnastics
Women's Health South Africa

You Can Do This... Gymnastics

Not only is it the best part of the Olympics; gymnastics-style training is something you can add to your workout now for body sculpting benefits that are so much more exciting than a medal. World champion gymnast Bianca Zoonekynd shows you how

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4 mins  |
September 2018
Under The Hood
Women's Health South Africa

Under The Hood

Torque, diff lock, ABS... Car jargon sounds like a different language to some. Expert, Juliet McGuire translates some of the most commonly used motoring terms and gives us a peek at the new BMW i8 Roadster.

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3 mins  |
September 2018
What Women Want
Women's Health South Africa

What Women Want

Journalist Laurie Penny talks female desire and sexual liberation.

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3 mins  |
September 2018
Train Smarter - Burn Fat Faster
Women's Health South Africa

Train Smarter - Burn Fat Faster

You don’t have to kill yourself at the gym to get killer results. Introducing liit – lower-intensity interval training–a new kind of workout that builds strength, boosts your metabolism and torches fat. All without burning you out.

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4 mins  |
September 2018
Nourish Don't Punish
Women's Health South Africa

Nourish Don't Punish

Deprivation and crazy diets have long been the go-to when it comes to weight loss (especially when time is short and results are wanted ASAP), but they’re hard to sustain and often impact your health negatively. Here, experts show how to have a more balanced approach to shedding kilos.

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9 mins  |
September 2018
Chill Like A Boss
Women's Health South Africa

Chill Like A Boss

The boss, to be exact. High-flying women are avoiding burnout with a practice said to slash stress in even the most demanding of workplaces. Could sophrology do the same for you?

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8 mins  |
April 2019
Sexy, Sculpted Shoulders
Women's Health South Africa

Sexy, Sculpted Shoulders

The Quickest route To Looking More Toned: Sculpted Shoulders. And We Have Just the Plan To Getyou There

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6 mins  |
April 2019
You Can Do This... Boxing
Women's Health South Africa

You Can Do This... Boxing

Veteran boxer Noni Tenge walks you through all the reasons boxing will give you a knock-out figure – and so much more

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4 mins  |
April 2019
Sweat Clean
Women's Health South Africa

Sweat Clean

Dabbling in Paleo, eating clean and ditching dairy have practically become the norm. But our workouts? Still full of fluff. WH explores what it means to train more intentionally

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3 mins  |
April 2019
Great Sex Is All In Your Head
Women's Health South Africa

Great Sex Is All In Your Head

First comes the mind, then comes (literally)... You. Yep, the magic starts from the very top

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5 mins  |
April 2019
Menopause
Women's Health South Africa

Menopause

It’s one of the biggest biological and hormonal changes we’ll ever experience and yet we rarely talk or think about it. Reckon you don’t need to yet? It’s time to reconsider because preparing your mind and body now, as well as busting this often-hushed convo wide open, could be the secret to maximising your post-period years

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8 mins  |
June 2019
Love At First Sweat
Women's Health South Africa

Love At First Sweat

What happens when you mix getting fit with looking for your forever fit? WH investigates the latest trend in dating: working out together

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5 mins  |
June 2019