The journey of life is like hike up a hill. You go through ups and…
Women’s Health
Menstrual Hygiene Day: Advocacy and Awareness
Menstrual Hygiene Day (MHD), observed annually on May 28, is more than just a date…
Myth or Fact: Period Edition
Some seriously unthinkable things have been attributed to menstrual blood throughout diverse cultures for centuries!…
Navigating Your Flow: Top Apps for Menstrual Cycle Tracking
In the digital age, women are harnessing the power of technology to gain a deeper…
The Story Behind Saudi Arabia’s First Biodegradable Feminine Hygiene Product
With sustainability continuing to be at the forefront of businesses, individuals and the like, new…
“A Glow-Up Gone Wrong”: Neveen Radwan on Her Daughter’s Fight With Anorexia
Neveen Radwan is a mother that has decided to share her and her daughter’s story…
Engineer Nour Morshedy Signs a Cooperation Protocol with Baheya Foundation
Pink October is the perfect way for everyone to raise awareness about Cancer, and breast…
Novartis Reiterates Commitment to Breast Cancer Patients in Egypt Through Waraha Kessa with Baheya Foundation!
Novartis solidifies support for breast cancer patients with Waraha Kessa Campaign empowering patients to share…
Waraha Kessa: Baheya & Novartis Egypt Create Storytelling Platform Transforming the Narrative on Breast Cancer!
Baheya Foundation and Novartis Egypt are partnering to put a spotlight on breast cancer heroes…
Nour Ali Shokry “We should stop calling Cancer the bad disease because all diseases are bad”
When Nour Ali Shokry was diagnosed with Cancer 2 years ago. She didn’t feel there…
Low on Energy? Quiz Yourself Now to Pin-down the Issue!
We seem to hugely underestimate our energy expenditure. So, I thought it might be useful…
Women’s Health: 5 Top Misconceptions Explained
Whether it’s online or offline, we ladies have become surrounded by all sorts of recommended…
The Egyptian IVF Center: Starting the Talk of Egg Freezing in Egypt
Women feel a lot of pressure to have kids early. Some women feel like they…
What I Wish I Did When My Mom Got Breast Cancer
When I was 17 years old, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. I vaguely…
15 Female Creatives Unite to Raise Awareness and Funds for Breast Cancer with SHE Campaign
As you might have heard, October is the international breast cancer awareness month. This year,…
Heba El Kaissy’s ‘Silent Soldiers’: Free Make-Up Workshop for Cancer Patients and Survivors
Heba El Kaissy is an internationally certified make-up artist with a London college of make-up…
When Self-Care Means More than Lush Bubble-Baths
Let’s face it. We have all at one point in time filled our baths tub…
What They Don’t Tell You About Having an Eating Disorder
When someone thinks of disordered eating, there is a fixed picture in their minds. A…
Nour Emam, the Egyptian Doula behind Mother Being
Nour Emam always wanted to become a doula. When she found herself struggling with postpartum…
On Giving Birth During the Pandemic
There is no arguing that pregnancy and birth are high anxiety situations. The mother at…
Medical Assistance at Your Doorstep
While it is true that the pandemic we are currently experiencing is truly horrific, we…
4 Yoga Poses for Wheelchair Users!
As I have said time and time again, yoga is for everyone, regardless of your…
Cairo Capital Clinic, The First Integrated Polyclinic Center in Zamalek!
Interviewed By: Farah Ahmed Written By: Eman ElDoghry For ages, Zamalek has been known for…
Are You Likely to Have a Preterm Birth? What to Expect If You Are.
Something going wrong during a pregnancy is every woman’s greatest fear. Even though we all…
There’s No Such Thing as a “Yoga Body”
After being a yoga instructor for a few years now, I frequently come across students…
Crazy Myths Women Have Been Told About Their Bodies
As we get older our bodies change, and our tolerance to certain things and habits…
5 Ways to Stay Fit in Your 30’s
There is no such thing as “it’s too late”, I teach women above 30 to…
Good Reasons Why Yoga is Essential for Every Working Girl!
Yoga is essential to enhance our lifestyle and survive our stressful lives. Here are some…
Dalia Adel: Yoga transformed her life after a slipped disk in her spine!
We all have friends that swear that yoga has changed their life, some of us…
When anxiety hits, here is what to do!
No matter how brave a face you put on, everybody feels anxiety occasionally. Whether it…
The Birth of an Advocate: Dr Hana Kassem and the Long Journey to Natural Birth
Even over the phone the gynaecologist and natural birth advocator, Dr Hana Kassem’s enthusiasm is…
7 Things We Get Wrong About The Pill
There are many myths around the use of pills. When seeing a couple for counseling…
Spread Your Wings for Girl Power!
Unicharm is a Japanese company with HQ based in Tokyo and offers a variety of…
Peeing in Public Bathrooms 101
We all have to pee in at public toilet every now and then. Some bathrooms,…
Real Men don’t Leave their Wives when they get Cancer! On the Hardships Women Face after the Diagnosis
I want to speak about the women in my country who happen to get…
The Downside of being a Vegetarian No One Tells you About
Whenever people hear about vegetarians, they think they must be super healthy and happy.…
We all love olive oil, but did you know your summer body can benefit so much from it?
Salad Dressing for Glowing Skin It’s rich in Vitamin E, making it great for…
Grief Therapy: Dealing with the loss of a loved one
Understanding a problem and actually facing it is usually the first step of solving it.…
Tips and Tricks for Peeing outside your home!
We all have to pee in at public toilet every now and then. Some bathrooms,…
Dear Egyptian Girls, Tampons Won’t Take Your Virginity!
Growing up, your mother probably warned you to never use tampons until you’re married. It…
Dissecting the Egyptian Psyche with Doctor Georgette Savvides
A true Mediterranean, Dr. Georgette Savvides is a Greek Egyptian psychologist. She has two doctorates,…
Is PMSing a Fake Excuse?
Most men like to think that Premenstrual Syndrome is a fake excuse women use to…
The Secret to Eliminate Bloating Once and for All
As women, we are constantly complaining about bloating, sluggish movements, fatigue and recurring headaches. In…
The Maternity Diet
Are you feeding your baby right during Pregnancy? To begin with, one has to mention that…
Your Guide to Traveling Pregnant!
Do’s and Don’ts First of all, I wanted to address the myth that pregnant…
Starting a Family After your 35th Birthday?
The big challenges to your body… Even though unmarried women in that age group may…
Delivery after 7 Months
What are the common signs? What are preterm labor and preterm birth? If you…
How To Deal with Pregnancy In Your 40’s
If you have put off pregnancy because of work, relationship concerns or because you simply…
Contraception 101 for Newlyweds
Lost in between the Pill, Condoms and Emergency Contraceptives? Contraceptive Pills There are many…
Facts about Osteoporosis
Maybe you have heard the Arabic word “Hashasha”? Probably you heard it many times from…
5 Steps of Reducing Stress
Social modernization has brought with it a great impact on women’s role shifting it from…
Heavy Periods Decoded!
Some women unfortunately suffer from heavy bleeding during their menstrual period regularly; Menorrhagia is…
Caesarean Section: En Vogue?
Caesarean section (CS) rate is going up, most women are delivering by CS, these…
Wear a Thinking Cap!
Good Physical and Mental Study Habits Can Reduce Exam Stress It’s the end of school,…
World Aids Campaign in Action
Since the early break of HIV as the world’s most fierce and feared predator,…
When it’s Time to Stop Trying to Have a Baby…
Having a baby may be the dream of many women; unfortunately, some couples may not…
International Women’s Day
The theme for 2008 is: “Investing in Women‘s Health”. Why dedicate a day exclusively…
Chlamydia the silent intruder The number 1 sexually transmitted infection…
Sexually transmitted infections (STI) are on the rise especially among the younger age groups.…
The Truth Behind Premenstrual Syndrome
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) refers to a wide range of physical or emotional symptoms that typically…
Cancer Awareness Month Follow Up Unity Conquers All…
Every October the world renews its vows to cancer awareness, works for more cases to…
10 Ways to Beat PMS Craziness… The DIVA Way!
There are various symptoms for premenstrual syndrome, more commonly known as PMS, but the most…
“Osteoporosis”: The Silent Disease and Natural Ways of Possible Prevention
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is defined as the lowering of bone mass density within the…
Recurrent Miscarriages
The couple usually feels lost; they seek help and advice from various consultants, all with…
Contraceptive Jungle Part III Which Contraception Should I Use?
Intrauterine contraceptive device, sterilization and emergency contraception. I will discuss the intrauterine contraceptive device…
Braces: When, Why and How?
Some kids can’t wait to get braces. Others are a little worried about what it…
H1N1 – What All the Panic’s About
Flu season is here. The otherwise uneventful ‘cold’ most Egyptians experience yearly this year has…
The Most Common Sexual Health Myths Revealed
There are many myths related to sex, pregnancy and hygiene, it is not clear where…
Discomforts during Pregnancy
How to Get Relief The following information contains tips to help you deal with the…
Screening for Down Syndrome during Pregnancy
What is Down syndrome? The majority of babies are born healthy, but around 1% (1…
Life after Menopause?
Are you going through the menopause? Menopause, or better known as the change of life;…
FACTS ABOUT HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS prevalence in Egypt remains low; however the number of reported cases is rising steadily.…
Watch out from Ectopic Pregnancy
Ectopic means “out of place.” in a normal pregnancy, a fertilized egg travels through a…
Treating Babies inside the Womb
Women are usually very excited once they know they are pregnant. Missing a period and…
Contraceptive Jungle Part II: Which Contraception should I Use?
There are many methods of contraception to chose from, some may be suitable for some…
The Risks and Myths of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the cells of the breast in women…
Supplements During Pregnancy
We all know how important a good diet is in maintaining a healthy pregnancy. After…
Preparing a Trip to Sinai? Planning a Leg Wax? Consult this First!
Having a period affects your whole body, as well as the way you think and…
Incontinence – Embarrassing Moments
We are subjected occasionally to embarrassing moments but some women are unfortunate as they suffer…
Management of Premenstrual Syndrome
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to the range of physical and emotional symptoms that many women…
Getting Pregnant, Easy as ABC?
First you should know this; pregnancy and the whole motherhood thing is no walk in…
Endometriosis: Pain & Infertility
Endometriosis is a common disease affecting women in the child bearing period. It…
All you Need to Know about Healthy Feet!
A common condition causing discomfort is Tinea Pedis also called the Athlete’s Foot. It is…
The Myths and Realities of Sexual Health
Sex is by far the most controversial topic ever discussed by human beings, if…
Smoking and Alcohol During Pregnancy
Smoking during pregnancy Like drinking too much alcohol or doing drugs, smoking is also very…
Ovarian Cancer: The Silent Killer!
Ovarian Cancer is the 9th most common cancer in women and the 5th leading cause…
Old School Birth Control! Is the Safe Period Safe?
When one man’s food is another man’s posion The ‘safe period’ method in birth control…