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Seven common reasons for low sex drive – and what you can do to help your relationship thrive

Constant support decreases the likelihood of needing a caesarean section or pain medication

Ninety percent of women in Sierra Leone have undergone female circumcision as part of a coming-of-age ritual. Its detractors call the tradition traumatic and say it can lead to sexual dysfunction and complications during childbirth. So why are some of the practice’s strongest defenders women?

This lush land looks like heaven on earth. Instead, the Democratic Republic of Congo is mired in a brutal war where the rape of children, seniors and entire villages has become the weapon of choice. On a recent trip, Sally Armstrong witnessed the extraordinary work of medical staff and counsellors who have come to help

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