Why men ought to be more concerned about their health!
By Bunmi Sofola Looks as if Nigerian men are paying the price for neglecting their health, with more men dying prematurely every year. But common male health problems can be detected and treated earlier (if not prevented) with better awareness and regular check-ups. Listed are some of the health issues highlighted by experts and how […]
There is so much police can do to tackle under-aged sex
By Bunmi Sofola JOKE, a secondary school teacher married to James for close to 19 years tried not to raise her three children the way she’d been raised. “My father was very authoritarian and we were all in awe of him He was such a bully that mum dared not cross him. Prospective girlfriends and boyfriends […]
Husbands who believe wives bring out the violence in them!
By Bunmi Sofola WILL spousal violence ever go away? Two readers sent in their views recently. One is a married mother of three and the other is a bewildered husband who’s been physically and mentally abused by his wife. “My husband and I were together for nearly ten years,” wrote Ibi, “and he was a violent […]
Couples who kiss regularly are less likely to get depressed
By Bunmi Sofola WHEN it comes to first kisses, scientists agree with those who believe in love at first sight, happy endings and the power of that first glorious embrace. That’s because, Scientists say, a kiss is much more than just a way of saying you fancy someone. It’s an efficient means of working out if […]
Why you should ditch the booze when you’re pregnant!
By Bunmi Sofola IMAGINE when your pregnancy is scanned for the first time so you could see your precious baby growing in the womb, suddenly its whole body gives a shudder and the foetus appears to jump. Such a movement is known as the startle reflex; and the scan described above are from photographs from […]
Dear Bumi, my boyfriend once dated my mom
But what really is your problem here? You know there is an age gap and he’s obviously had other relationships over 20 years ago.
