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National comedy tour arrives at Windmill Casino with fresh, relatable laughs this February   Known for his sharp wit, fearless honesty, and ability to find humour...

The Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund (LPFF) continues to advance public protection and legal education through its ongoing National Imbizos Programme. In partnership with...

  The vedic philosophy, or I should say history, starts and ends with the shivling. Why I am calling the future history is because it...

R25 coffee before 8am... What? Starbucks? And it's not just a standard Americano? Did I hear right? YES! Mornings set the tone for the...

A lot is said about how unhealthy relationships affect emotional and mental well-being, but rarely about how the wrong relationship decisions can damage financial...

For more than two decades, Mario Claasen has been a steady advocate for children’s rights in South Africa, working at the intersection of education,...

For nearly six decades, the Blisters for Bread Charity Family Fun Walk has brought together families, schools, businesses and community organisations in a shared...

  On Thursday, 5 February 2026, the annual Wine Harvest Commemorative Event once again celebrated five esteemed role players in the South African wine industry...

At a time when most startup success stories focus on hypergrowth, burn rates and Silicon Valley playbooks, a new book is taking a more...

Romance in a relationship is often associated with flowers and date nights. But  health practitioners are now drawing attention to a far less discussed, yet powerful,  contributor to intimacy and sexual wellbeing: the pelvic floor.  Traditionally associated with bladder control and post-pregnancy recovery, the pelvic  floor muscles are vital to sexual function for both men and women. When strong,  these deep muscles support comfort, confidence, and physical responsiveness – all  essential elements of a satisfying intimate relationship.  As knowledge expands and conversations become more open, increasing numbers  of South Africans are opting for advanced pelvic floor therapy to address intimate  health concerns. One emerging solution is high-intensity electromagnetic stimulation  delivered via a specialised pelvic chair.    Pelvic Chair therapy offers relief to struggling couples  This non-invasive technology stimulates thousands of targeted muscle contractions  in a single session, rebuilding strength and control more effectively than traditional  pelvic floor exercises such as Kegels, and without discomfort or embarrassment.  “Love is not only about romantic gestures,” says Chrismari de Kock, founder of  Pelvic Care, the leading provider of Pelvic Chair therapy in the country. “Sometimes it starts with something as simple as confidence, comfort, and a body that does not  stand in the way of intimacy.”  Clinical research has shown that when pelvic floor muscles become weak or  uncoordinated, sexual challenges often follow, and satisfaction often declines for  both sexes.  Women may experience dryness, discomfort, lowered sensitivity, and diminished  intensity, while men can encounter erectile difficulties. Developing these muscles can  lead to big improvements in sexual satisfaction and intimacy for both partners.    Real South Africans share real results Patients across age groups report improvements in function, sensation, pleasure,  and relational confidence after electromagnetic pelvic floor therapy.  One Cape Town mother recalls how her marriage was affected after childbirth,  despite the love she and her spouse had for each other. “Intimacy with my husband  became painful and unsatisfying. It was emotionally draining and incredibly  frustrating.”  After beginning electromagnetic pelvic floor therapy, she reported significant...

Escape to Sun City for Valentine’s weekend This Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to escape the everyday and spend quality time together. A little...

History sits lightly at Blaauwklippen Wine Estate, but it runs deep throughout the property. And with the reopening of its iconic Manor House and...