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It is ok to be normal; the world needs more normal people
I often find myself wondering what the hell am I doing on this earth? I…
Crazy Myths Women Have Been Told About Their Bodies
As we get older our bodies change, and our tolerance to certain things and habits…
An Unhappy Marriage: Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
Before the end of any marriage there is a long moment of reflection. Reflecting on…
Founder of Narrative Summit speaks about her plans to re-brand Egypt
Starting off as a small PR boutique, and then going on to creating campaigns for…
Coushies: A Brand built by underprivileged female crafters
Yasmine El-Mehairy the brains behind SuperMama, one of the best family platforms in the Middle…
“The minute I lost my 15 day old baby boy was the minute I lost a part of my heart” Coping with the loss of a newborn
Blessed I am with 2 healthy and beautiful children that have turned my life upside…
Kick Like A Girl: Meet the Female National Soccer Team!
Football tends to evoke a sense of unified happiness amongst Egyptians that reaches to immeasurable…
Ola Roshdy’s Weghet Mazar: A Portrayal of Motherhood Struggles
Ever since the introduction of reality TV shows, we’ve been wondering how ‘real’ these shows…
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of being a Flight Attendant!
Being a flight attendant has always been a dream job for many girls. There is…
My Child Lives with One Lung…I Believe in Miracles!
My name is Amira. I am a first-time mother of a child called Yassin. He’s…
How hard is it to be veiled and living in a foreign country?
Lately, it’s no picnic to walk around with your head wrapped up in a religious…
“Feminism is about gender equality”, Amina Amr, Founder of 7ekoukik
When 18 year Amina Amr found out the true, terrible extent of gender inequality in…
Namaste! Women who Turned their Lives around by Teaching Yoga
It has been widely agreed upon that yoga does affect one’s life, changing it for…
A Mother’s Challenge: I Lost my Eye, but Happiness is A Decision
Shutterstock/ Dubova Every new mom faces a lot of challenges that either make or…
“Don’t Send a Bathroom Selfie Along with your resume!” Dear Job Applicant
For the past ten years have I met people from all walks of life sitting…
“The girl who hears you talking about your new bag might be getting paid 800LE” When Bragging Breaks Hearts!
Common courtesy isn’t all that impressive when you only extend it to those whose feelings…
The Good Life! 7 Women who Left Cairo to Live by the Beach… Forever
Cairo’s bright lights, noise and hubbub can be a double edged sword. On one hand,…
Yara Goubran “I think every woman has been in this situation, torn between revenge and justice”
Yara Goubran, the stunningly unique actress known for her roles in independent films. The avant-garde…
A Story of Incest “I can’t wear a Night Gown at Home…”
It started when I was in second grade. He was eight years older than…
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.…
Every Family has it’s Share of Sick Cousins and Uncles!
“Do you want to have kids?” “Do you want to have kids?” He asked me.…
Virginity: It’s More Than Just a Stupid Hymen
The meanings of the word ‘virginity’ are abundant, both physical and metaphorical.But it seems that…
The Relationship Goals We Should All Have
With a lovely picture from the cartoon Up in the background, or an old couple…
Life After Taking Off The Veil; All Glammed up, or All Blamed Upon?
To veil or to unveil, this is a dilemma many girls face nowadays. The decision…
8 Things you Learn Working in an Egyptian Call Center
Call centers are arguably to hell that humanity has ever been. The moment you walk…
Happy feet – Tips for Beautiful Sexy Feet
We all seek smooth, beautiful feet. Especially during summer, where flip flops and feet exposure…
Does Pregnancy Affect the Libido?
Women are often surprised to feel elevated levels of libido (sexual desire) during pregnancy. Many…
8 Things I Would Have Done if I Were a Boy
If I were a boy, I would have moved out of my parents’ house the minute…
Discussing the Macho Man Syndrome with Sherif Madkour
Love him or hate him, but you must agree that Sherif Madkour is a very…
Hanan’s Muses
With striking bold colors, broad lines and impeccable female portraits employed in each painting of…
The Hefty Price of Being Your Own Individual in Egypt
Are we an Insecure Nation? Are Egyptian men insecure when it comes to their…
Don’t be his “Therapist” or his Attraction Will Plummet!
When men tell women their problems and their issues at work, their commitment fears, their…
Let’s Talk About Sex
Bored and frustrated with the mundane topic of politics, we decided to change to a…
Benefits of being in the’ friend-zone’
It’s inevitable for some people to accidentally bump into the friend zone. In fact, some…
Malala Yousafzai: In the Face of Bullets for Education
The14 year old outspoken Pakistani education activist, Malala Yousafzai, was shot on her way home…