Sex toys are one of those things that are becoming more popular with younger Nigerian women. That is why, I asked some of them to share their sex toy experience with me. Zainab (19) I was never a believer in multiple orgasms. After one, I would be unable to go again, but that was until […]

“Classy” and “trashy” have suddenly become defined by gender. Here are 7 times when this paradigm shift happens. 1. Shot shooting. It’s gentlemanly when a man shoots his shot but if a woman does it then she is desperate. 2. Body count. A man’s body count could be as long as his account number but […]

We all know losing weight is tough, but gaining weight flips both the script and the switch on that struggle. Even more so because people never take your struggle seriously. Apparently, if the issue being discussed is weight then weight gain takes all the attention while weight loss remains the underrated topic no one ever […]

Attaining the perfect Nigerian girlfriend status is not a day’s job but here are a few pointers to help nudge you in the right direction. 1. You may be the side chic or main chic.  Don’t try to find out which. It rains everywhere sis, just bless the Lord you have a man. It’s cold out […]

The woman in today’s WHAT SHE SAID, there’s nothing worse that being single and fat in your 30s. She talks about how the problem of finding clothes her size made her start making clothes for plus-sized women and why she’s currently doing everything she can to lose weight. Tell me a bit about yourself.   I’m […]

A few things we believe should be included in the Nigerian girl code

The cramps, nausea, and insane cravings are not the only things Nigerian women have to deal with during their period. 7 Nigerian women had a quick chat with me about their most cringe-worthy period experience. Jennifer  My experience was really awful. I had an ex-boyfriend who would complain and call me lazy for having cramps […]

From weak bones to loss of vision, here are some ways pregnancy in itself is the birth control you need.

I don’t want to get married, but I want my parents to be happy.

Whenever a public proposal video where the woman says no surfaces on the internet, it’s usually followed by a litany of assumptions about the cruelty of the woman. No one ever seems to ask why the woman turned down the proposal. Was she unsuspecting? Or not ready to marry? Did she not love him? Or […]

Being tall means you always automatically stand out. This could be a good or bad thing depending on the circumstances. Here are 9 different times when it’s kinda annoying: 1. Shoe size. All the fine shoes come in smaller sizes. Do they think tall women don’t deserve fine shoes? 2. Clothes being too small. Tops […]

Preparing for motherhood is a whirl of nerves, hopes, and high expectations. However, there are a lot of things books, documentaries, and other resources do not quite prepare mothers for. 5 mothers share with us what 9 months of pregnancy did not prepare them for. Fati I experienced uterine contraction backache, sore nipples, lack of […]

You, a woman wants to go out and you are not taking these extremely NECCESSARY precautions? Shame! A MAN: Yes, I know you are single, but any man will do. Brother? Nephew? Cousin? Gateman? Does not really matter. Is he a man? Is he a bit taller than you? Take him along. It may not […]

Bra’s are a necessary evil, they are like the online shopping experience to our wardrobes. Asides the fact that they are uncomfortable here are 7 other ways they make our lives less fun: 1. Calculating the right bra size. This thing is legit on a further maths difficulty level. 2. Sometimes the bra starts stabbing […]

For the woman in this week’s What She Said, choosing to marry a 61-year-old man who already had three wives when she was 27, was a much easier decision for her than many people would think. She’s 29 now and walks us through the unique dynamics of her married life, her lack of regrets and […]

The subject of this week is a 55-year-old woman who opted for early retirement this year. And is spending most of her time with her husband, children and just stopping to smell the roses. We talked about sex, financial advice, feminism and everything in between. If you got in a time capsule, what’s the first […]

Can we just agree now to respect ourselves and stop saying these things to Nigerian women?

How market now? My sister I day o. Market isn’t booming right now but in all things we thank God. How bad is it? Things have even started to pick up now. But you see that March and April, it was a real struggle.  Those were the hardest months I’ve had in many years. Even […]

Just balance us real quick. 1. Why do you get so angry when women turn you down? Can’t a woman say “No” in peace? Why do you have to translate it into some sort of insult on your person? 2. Why do you hate romcoms? That’s why you stay asking “How was your night” and […]

Nigerian men keep claiming they don’t understand Nigerian women, well we have put together a list to supply you enough comprehension now. This is the list of things that will definitely trigger your Nigerian girlfriend so if you’re gunning to get her annoyed, you can try them. 1. One word replies. When you are definitely […]

What qualities do you seek in a romantic partner? Good looks, loyalty, openness? And what qualities do you absolutely detest? Lies, dishonesty, disrespect? For the woman in this week’s ‘What She Said’, lies are her biggest relationship deal-breaker. Which is why she can’t seem to understand why she has only dated the biggest liars of […]

People with natural hair hear the most annoying things/ unsolicited advice / unnecessary opinions. Here are 6 of them; 1. “Relax your hair na”. Give me a minute to refer back to when i asked for your advice. 2. “Is it not paining you”. Plix why will it pain me? Is your mouth not paining you […]

Periods are like unwanted visitors that we actually want. If you see it, wahala, if you don’t see it double wahala (at least for us single folks). Every woman is a love/hate relationship with her period. Here are 10 dilemmas every Nigerian woman faces during her period; 1. When you can’t find it.  Small play […]

Painful period cramps are the worst thing ever. It’s like being singled out to be consistently punished and tortured for an offense you don’t even know about. And you keep filing complaints but HR doesn’t want to hear your side of the story. It’s the real ghetto mehn. Here’s a 9 things women who have […]