Sexuality

Sexuality is often neglected because patients and doctors are uncomfortable with the subject and lack the courage and skills to discuss it

A recent conference demonstrated how eager young women in Sierra Leone were for information, and how helpful it is to receive it

Calling the disease sexually transmitted is inaccurate, and has led to stigmatisation of men who have sex with men

Writing about sex has come a long way from the advice dished out by the local ‘married Aunty’. At times, Tiffany Mugo has felt like she’s faking it

The photographer’s study looks at appearance-based prejudice

Marcia Mayaba has been in the motor industry for 24 years, donning hats that include receptionist, driver, fuel attendant, dealer principal and now chief executive at Barloworld…

The Netflix series Sex Education shows that whether you’re celebrating or vilifying “the Other”, it’s all part of the same subjugation

Nigeria is moving far too slowly in terms of accommodating different genders and sexualities, sacrificing happiness, liberties and lives.

Half-naked, oiled-up, gyrating male strippers. We want this but think we can’t be seen to do so

‘The Wound’ tackles the unspoken issue of sexuality and tradition in a film about Xhosa initiates.

Queer people with disabilities face double discrimination when it comes to sex.

Happy kinksters do not have a mental disorder – but unhappy kinksters do.

Is the right to safe and enjoyable sex less important than other women’s rights?

This article is part of a series The Conversation Africa is running on issues related to LGBTI in Africa.

Seven out of 10 South African women say that a lack of sexual intimacy in their relationships makes them feel depressed.