Are you suffering from problems with midnight munching, late-night cravings and hunger pangs that do not let you sleep at night? And what could be more rewarding after a long, stressful and…
“My husband had a sexual thing”
… I found out a series of email to transsexuals and prostitutes” As you go through life as an Egyptian woman you go through different kind of turbulences. As one of those…
Egypt’s Version of ‘LOST’
If the main witness, when asked if they “swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth” replies with “no,” what happens then? I think, sometimes. I…
Awakening and then revolution: “The revolution is still a popular project and not a political reality”
To be clear, this is not an article about the past, it’s an article about the future. It’s an article about tomorrow. The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (henceforth SCAF)…
Dr. Laila Soueif: Mother of a revolutionary household
One of Egypt’s courageous mothers is Dr. Laila Soueif, mother of activists Alaa Abdel Fatah and Mona and Sanaa Seif. She’s a teacher, an activist, and founding member of Kefaya and the…
Egypt’s Sarcasm Society
23-year old doctor to be Kareem Icy, as known by his friends on Facebook, created a group to get your daily fix of humor, wit and sarcasm. To Kareem, sarcasm is “basically…
Stuffed Pigeon: Innovation and more
We have seen many young Egyptian entrepreneurs come out with innovative ideas that become the talk of town. This young man, Mohamed Fouad, we’ve become truly inspired by. Mohamed Fouad, originally an…
Rage, Anger and Terror Post-Revolution: Homeopathy, a Solution?
There are many ways to get rid of Post-Revolution symptoms that include fatigue, rage, fear, terror, anger and anxiety; either by locking yourself up in a plastic bubble getting away from the…
3 ways to prevent honeymoon Cystitis
In this article I will concentrate on the main problems that can face a newly married couple on their honeymoon and how to avoid them. Three main issues will be addressed; honeymoon…
Benefits of being in the’ friend-zone’
It’s inevitable for some people to accidentally bump into the friend zone. In fact, some people are labeled “Friend zone material” while others are “Dating material”. Before we get further into this…
Kiteloop Egypt: A Splash of Adventure and Thrill!
Laid back or adventurous; Kiteloop Egypt is where you want to be. The kite surfing school in Ras Sedr is simply what women want for a new lifestyle beyond the horizon. Amazing…
Mohamed El Koossy: On Media, PR and Fatherhood
Mohamed El Koossy is a TV presenter, PR guru and one of our dedicated male voices. He shot to fame through his award winning show “My Dad, the winner!” which was aired…
Ghada Seada: Legends of the wall
Original, soulful and unique; those are the words that perfectly describe Ghada Seada’s art! A 25 year old new talent who exhibited her paintings in a few galleries in Cairo, UAE,…
Median’s Music & More: A Brotherhood Zone
Since the Muslim Brotherhood showed everyone that they’re not just a scare crow used by Mubarak’s government for political purposes like most commercial shallow politicians claimed, the least I could do is…
On the couch with Ezzat Amin
Ezzat Amin is the author of the new book ‘hezb elkanaba’ (The Couch Party) and co-host of the TV show of the same title on El Gomhorreya Online TV. In his book…
New York The Carrie Bradshaw Way
New York is a great destination for time-off with two or three of your girlfriends. If a friend is finally tying the knot, take her on a farewell to singlehood to New…
Social Affection: To what extent should we expose our love life on Facebook?
When Mark Zuckerberg first came up with this revolutionary concept, he didn’t know he’d be opening up the gates of hell on some innocent Facebook users who actually only use it for…
When it comes to success, Stop being your own worst enemy
All we do is create experiences. That is all we do, as human beings. There is nothing else we do here on earth. Think about your whole day today, wasn’t it a…
The Anti-cancerous Diet: Daily Delicious Snacks for Preventing Cancer
Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, kale, turnips, collards, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, bok choy, horseraddish and watercress may aid in the protection against certain types of cancers. These veggies contain anti-oxidants and…
#Tweet Share3: When a tweet turns into a roar
Smart, creative and effective, Tweet Share3 is one of the most motivating social initiatives in Egypt. The project is a diverse synchronization to connect the social media user with the man on…
Where do we go now?
Nadine Labaki’s second feature film is absolutely heartbreakingly stunning. It is a more than worthy follower to her award wining debut “Caramel”. Now she is back with a sensational film that won…
Cairo Exit: What does it take you to reach it?
Taboo kicked off its wedges highlighting the characters and social aspects of Cairo where the good meets the bad, the pure meets the stained and the beautiful meets the ugly. The film…
Lebaleba The Queen of Hearts: “A smile opens doors to many things in life.Marilyn Monroe’s Charm was all about her infamous smile”
Lebleba is one of a kind. She is fabulous and she is a living legend with no equivalent. When you meet her for the first time she instantly draws a smile on…
The 3 minute interview with Mostafa Helmy, (aka 7ely, writer)
Where do you get inspiration from? I’ll be damned if I knew! But, I think mostly from dumb people. What’s the strangest/funniest reply you got on any of your posts?…
Enjoy Around the Clock Honeymoon Sex without the Worries of Getting Pregnant
Not every couple intends to start a family early in their marriage. To avoid getting pregnant during your honeymoon (or at any other time), you must use birth control. A honeymoon is…
Marriage the most life altering decisions
Marriage is one of the most major, life-altering decisions made by man on a daily basis. In a world where we are in a constant search for true love; a significant other…
Ragia Omran: Lawyer, Human Rights Activist & AnchorFeminist
“I’m a corporate lawyer and just before the revolution, I had taken time off and I was about to start up a new thing and then I decided to dedicate myself to…
Where Them ‘Men’ At?
Sitting across the table from me, my immaculately dressed friend subtly scanned the café in search for someone who might look ‘interesting’. She did it with such finesse that you would barely…
Bad Habits that run in every woman’s blood
Women are really amazing creatures. We are able to play a multitude of roles in a span of one day, multi-task like there’s no tomorrow, and still manage to look (and smell)…
Cancerous Food we Keep on Craving…
The expression “you are what you eat” is very true. Most of us reach for snacks throughout the day yet many of these are actually not so good … Avoid Fries and…
Ghida Nouri: Conquering Egypt’s Entertainment Industry
Known for being ‘Bassem Youssef’s hottie’ after appearing with him in a comic fashion, Ghida Nouri proves that she has a lot to offer more than being the new babe on screen.…
In Gods We Trust
A main part of the human feature is emotional attachment. People need someone to follow and depend on by nature. Someone to tell us what to choose while confused, someone to tell…
Magy Mahrous: From Iraq to Darfur and a Vision for a Better Egypt
Magy Mahrous, a Political Science AUC graduate, ran for Parliament in the historical 2011 elections. She holds Masters in Management of Development Programs from the Arab Academy in Alexandria and Masters in…
The J-Spot: REALIZE
“I think, therefore I live and survive, in this world where thinking has become a forgotten art, yes an art” It takes a moment to realize, but a whole lot of…
The Sexual Harassment File: We will keep on Roaring
I’m not a cat, my mother is not a bee and I always feel naked walking down the streets. The whistling, the cat calling, the groping and the dirty comments highlight a…
Be a Man!
“It’s true that an independent woman does not exactly need a man in her life, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t want one” There are three sides to every story; my…
Mohamed Nayer “I don’t have a TV at home”
Mohamed Nayer is one of very few script writers who created this new wave of ‘real’ entertainment. This kind of entertainment which makes you relate to the story, finding every character similar…
Najla Hariri: Fighter for Change in the Driver Seat
“We hope that soon, driving schools will officially open and the issuance of driving licenses for women would start in Saudi Arabia.” Najla Hariri is a Saudi Arabian mother of five and…
Some Like it Rough
From the outside you would never think that this couple was madly in love with each other. Marwa seemed to be overly concerned with being the one who wore the pants in…
The Truth Behind Premenstrual Syndrome
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) refers to a wide range of physical or emotional symptoms that typically occur about 5 to 11 days before a woman starts her monthly menstrual cycle. The symptoms usually…
Eat All you can with these Cancer Free Fatty Food
These healthy fats are polyunsaturated and mono-unsaturated fats. They are essential for proper nerve activity, vitamin absorption, immune system function and healthy cells. Omega 3 fats reduce inflammation and stimulate metabolism, mono-unsaturated fats lower the risk…
The Uprising of Arab Women
While browsing Facebook lately, you might have come across a picture that one of your friends has shared of a man or a woman carrying a sign saying, “I support the uprising…
“Al Nahda project” Sit Back, Relax & Enjoy the Show
And there she was, under my building, with tears running down her eyes. I looked at her in shocked disbelief, trying to figure out what to say. I asked her, “What’s wrong?…
I love you but – Do I like you?!
What makes couples tick? What is it that makes couples stay together? And why do some couples hold on strong for years while others can’t make it past the honeymoon? Questions and…
OMG! I am Divorced… (Part1)
I finally got my divorce paper in my hand. I have been waiting for this moment for the past five years and now I have it, but guess what? I am crying.…
Mama Tuning Out: Escape by Indulging your Five Senses
Kids are the most adorable creatures, they are happiness in a bundle, they are the pride and joy of every mom, they are sweet and cute and everything, but, that is when…
Malala Yousafzai: In the Face of Bullets for Education
The14 year old outspoken Pakistani education activist, Malala Yousafzai, was shot on her way home returning from school by the Taliban on a school bus in the town of Swat. In an…
Hard Talk with Hesham Mansour
A Salafi turned cynical presenter and creative writer is what describes Hesham Mansour every time he nails the hammer on the head in his new online show “El 3elm wal Emaw” on…
Escape Like a Pro
When was the last time you got stuck in a long meeting in which you have been silent for the most part? Have you ever been in a situation in which a…
Egyptians Living on the Edge!
Living in Egypt is no easy task. Between fighting to maintain your sanity through traffic and planning your life around electricity cuts there are a multitude of inconveniences and hazards that we…
What Does A Free Diet Day Really Mean?
A large number of people, who follow a strict nutrition program, think that having a cheat day or even a cheat meal will send all their endless efforts down the drain, leading…
Head Above Water
When searching for an exit to our sufferings is mental suicide… When was the last time you said ‘What am I doing here? I don’t belong here”? I’m sure that was just…
The “Under-the-belt” State
It all started with this headline “Sheikh X has been transferred to the ER due to an excessive dosage of Viagra”, and suddenly everyone is sharing the news as if it is something worth…
GALAXY Note II, Redefines Smart!
Samsung Launches the GALAXY Note II; the next in their line of Smartphone Innovations. Building on the success of the GALAXY Note, the GALAXY Note II will go even further in creating…
Lady Gaga’s Fame Campaign
Only this time instead of the quirky outfits, Lady Gaga chose to rock her birthday suit, baring it all with the help of little muscular monsters to cover up some parts and…
An Overnight Chat with Mashrou’ Leila: Our Very Own Sound Fetish
Mashrou’ Leila fascinate the crowd with their spellbinding music and they hit the nerve with their outstanding lyrics. They always remain true to their sounds each time and they are elevated to…
Ovarian Cancer: The Silent Killer!
Ovarian Cancer is the 9th most common cancer in women and the 5th leading cause of cancer death according to the American Cancer Society. Dubbed as the “silent killer”, it is usually…
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 is a concept used to describe the calendar method of contraception vis-à-vis when a woman is safe…
A Mother’s Confession: The Tribulations of Raising an Egyptian Man
As an Egyptian woman, I, like many others, have many doubts about the way Egyptian males are brought up. From the discrimination in treatment to responses to actions, I watched many times…
Mom and Children Chill Out Time: After School Activities
After the long exhausting school day, our children need a break, which is unnecessary to take long, an hour or two will be more than enough to boost their energy back up…
Bassem Allam
“I forced myself to take a picture everyday and edit it on the same day for a year” He didn’t know that playing with his dad’s old Canon AE-1 camera would turn…
The J- Spot: Pulling an Egyptian
He was sitting there, on the table at the corner of the room, smoking a cigarette and straying away with his thoughts like he always does, observing the people who came to…
Koosy says: Secrets all men keep from women!
How Adam Got Eve? Adam was hanging around in the Garden of Eden feeling very lonely; So God asked him, ‘What’s wrong with you?’Adam said he didn’t have anyone to talk to.…
Rolling Stones: A New Wave of Ambition, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
They are creators, innovators and trendsetters. They don’t believe that there is a limit to their skies and they just stepped out of their comfort zones to embrace their dreams. They dream…