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Dealing with PCOS in Lagos

Hi, I’m Karina & I enjoy speaking openly about my uterus on Instagram! PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is a common hormonal imbalance...

PCOS: Part 2 - Mental Health

Writing about mental health is tough. It’s tough because it’s impossible to sprinkle rose petals over true vulnerability and make it...

PCOS: 17 Women Tell Their Stories

Part 1 Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder caused by imbalances of reproductive hormones. PCOS is rather common;...

Ayobami: ChefMD

On a Wednesday afternoon in December of 2018, Ayo gladly agreed to meet up with me at a coffee shop in Lekki right before day 1 of the...

Bachelor's Degree Dissertation Testimony

Submitted in April 2017 as part of the exam/coursework testimony series by Lively Stones 'designed to encourage & inspire students to...

The Birth of ThiccRina

I walked into a cafe a couple of weeks ago and a familiar looking elderly lady did not take her eyes off me. She said, with so much...

I Never Went to Cactus as a Kid: A Review

Me: *says this blog title in real life* Anyone who grew up in Lagos: *laughs* Karina, you definitely went for someone's birthday. We all...

R&R: Mental Health Days

During university, I struggled with my mental health. I was also a huge Tumblr user (my TheWalkingOreo days). It was on Tumblr that I...

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