Well Being

The Digital Detox Day taking place this Saturday at the Westwood Hotel enforces a rare rule in wellness events: phones are set aside for the entire day.

The fifth edition of the Oscars for Well-Being and Quality of Work Life will take place on Saturday at the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire, following a notable recognition for Benin in 2025.

The beauty and wellness group has established itself at Al Wahda Mall. This opening brings its network to four countries, following Nigeria, Kenya, and Uganda.

In Dakar, this traditional massage, long associated with pregnancy, postpartum, and babies, is making its way into wellness spaces. Prenatal uses remain to be guided by medical precautions.

The event organized on Saturday in Sandton will feature yoga, Pilates, and HIIT, beauty and nutrition booths, as well as meetings with wellness professionals.

Until September 25, a collective challenge invites the public to accumulate 10 million steps via DIZONLI, leading up to a free prevention and fitness day in Cotonou.

As World Atopic Eczema Day approaches on September 14, dermatologists remind us that inflammation can appear brown, purple, or grayish on dark skin. Itching, dryness, and small rough patches are also signs to watch for.

World Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day on September 9 highlights a simple message: no amount of alcohol is known to be safe during pregnancy. Here’s what to remember, without inducing guilt.

A study published on 9 September 2026 in PLOS One shows that TikTok videos focused on appearance can immediately change mood and how women see themselves. Body positivity does better than thinspiration, but the finding remains nuanced.

Fibremaxxing has left TikTok to become one of the nutritional habits of 2026. Cowpeas, less refined cereals, vegetables, and whole fruits offer inspiration without turning meals into a challenge.

From September 18 to 20, 2026, Benin is participating in the World Wellness Weekend with free activities focused on movement, relaxation, and well-being. Here is how to take advantage of it.

A few days before the start of the 2026-2027 school year in Benin, gradually moving bedtime earlier can help children and adolescents regain a more regular routine.

In the 2026 school year, urban hiking brings brisk walking back into fashion. In Cotonou, this simple practice can be incorporated into daily life with a few common-sense precautions.

On TikTok, "pheromone maxxing" encourages some men to avoid showering, deodorant, and perfume before a date in order to preserve supposed pheromones. Science is much less categorical: no human sexual pheromone has been established as a reliable trigger of attraction.

An erection is often seen as the centerpiece of male sexuality. Yet many men—whether experiencing occasional erectile difficulties or simply going through a period of low energy—can still give and receive pleasure without an erection. Here are five ways to enjoy fulfilling sex, free from the pressure of performance. 1. Explore Non-Penetrative Positions: The Florentine […]

Semen remains surrounded by many misconceptions: is it good for your health? Is it high in calories? Can it transmit diseases? In this analysis, Dr. Gilbert Bou Jaoudé, a physician specializing in sexual health, debunks the most widespread myths and offers a clear medical perspective based on current scientific knowledge. What is semen actually made […]

Although common and natural, masturbation continues to raise many questions. Some worry about its impact on sexual health or the body in general. Can it deform the penis, reduce its size, cause chronic fatigue, or lead to erectile dysfunction? Dr. Gilbert Bou Jaoudé, a medical sexologist, offers a scientific and reassuring perspective on the topic. […]