Hopefully, you’re investigating how to shave your balls before the act and not after falling foul to a horrific ball-shaving accident. But whatever brought you to this article, rest assured, we have the knowledge you need to make shaving your balls an easy and, dare we say it, pleasurable experience. We suggest investing in a few critical pieces of equipment to keep your nut sack intact and save yourself a trip to A&E. For starters, you’ll need an electric shaver or safety razor, and you’ll also need shaving oil and a cooling aftershave balm. Once you’re done and your balls and smoother th ..read more

Workouts and music are a perfect pairing that can help you tap into extra miles and unexpected reps. And this isn’t just anecdotal evidence, a 2010 study found that listening to tunes while you sweat can delay feelings of fatigue and ramp up your workout capacity. Other research has found that certain tempo sweet spots (like the 125 to 140 beats per minute churned out by most House, Techno and Trance tracks) could also help you pick up the pace during cycling stints, runs and other intense cardio. But to reap these rewards, you’ll need the right pair of wireless earbuds. Headphones that fall o ..read more

Yogis, hippies, and holistic medicine specialists have been exploring the health benefits of yoga for years. The meditative practice has been said to improve your fitness level and fight cancer, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and a variety of other disorders. Here are 4 conditions that Yoga has been scientifically proven to improve. Back Pain Struggling to find a cure for your chronic back pain? Yoga could be the solution for you. A 2011 study found that both yoga and stretching helped people with chronic pain. They were considered “safe options” for a condition that is normally treate ..read more

Masturbation. It’s not just a great way to kill time, but it’s also the safest sex you can have. And it has many health benefits. Although we can all agree that masturbation is pretty much the cherry on top of the ice cream of life, there’s more to the act than that. Here are 11 things you probably never knew about your favourite hobby. 1. Male foetuses might masturbate in utero If you thought the first time you touched yourself was when you hit puberty, you might be wrong. Researchers in Spain found that in utero masturbation is actually a thing among male foetuses, so this “gratificatio ..read more

Forget what you eat—you are what you drive. “People think of cars as extensions of themselves and their personalities,” says Jon Linkov, deputy auto editor for Consumer Reports. When you’re shopping for a vehicle, you’re looking for a ride that fits the three dimensions of your “self concept”: who you think you are, who you want to be, and how you’d like others to see you, says behavioral psychologist Joseph Sirgy, Ph.D., a professor at Virginia Tech. Those three dimensions combine to nudge you toward one car or another—whether that means buying a Porsche to impress, or a used Volvo to prove y ..read more

Losing weight can feel like a losing battle. For every day you manage to stick to your meal plan, there are another three where everything seems to fall off the rails. If you’re stuck in a rut and the needle is barely budging on the scale, don’t give up just yet. We’ve compiled a list of weight loss hacks, tricks and habits that could help you finally shed those stubborn kilos. 1. Sleep It Off Carving flab off your midsection isn’t just about reps at the gym. In fact, you might torch bonus kilos by getting on your back and doing nothing. A study conducted by the University of Chicago found tha ..read more

In our quest to unearth those coveted abs, many of us start to overthink things. That’s when the ab wheels make a surprise appearance, or bizarre kitchen hacks turn your meal plan into a monstrosity. Scrap that; it’s time to get back to the basics. READ MORE: These Simple Workout Tips Will Save Time and Add Muscle This workout, created by Welsh rugby player Leigh Halfpenny, leverages the power of tried-and-tested moves to get your muscles moving (and growing). And because we know you’re impatient, it also aims to expedite this process, netting your results in just 42 days. The Goal: Elite-leve ..read more

“Crypto is weird,” says Sean Sanders, the CEO and founder of Revix. “But then again, everything was weird at one point in time.” That goes for the internet, email, Uber, Airbnb; strange concepts that are now normal—read: crucial—parts of our everyday lives. “The point is, with crypto, just like anything else, you don’t have to understand how it works, you just have to see what it can do,” he adds. Here’s what you need to know about crypto in South Africa. What Should I Know About Investing In Crypto? Sanders’ company offers a more levelheaded approach to investing in these future “currencies ..read more

Stress is an unavoidable part of modern life and a completely natural response to many circumstances that your body and mind treat as threatening. These external stressors can be small things, like losing your car keys as you’re about to leave for work, or big ones, like juggling many parenting and career responsibilities. When left unchecked, stress can snowball. Some consequences of ongoing stress may include debilitating headaches, poor work performance, insomnia, and illness. The key to counteracting the stresses of your daily life is to take a little time each day to focus on calm. Here a ..read more

In 2013, the United Nations declared the 20th of March International Day of Happiness. Numerous studies have shown that happiness is a vital human necessity. One that allows us to live with joy, contentment and satisfaction. Happiness is beneficial to our health, it improves social skills and makes us more productive. Courvoisier, the World’s most-awarded cognac, has a long legacy of celebrating joie de vivre, the joy of living, in recognition of this essential factor of well-being. According to the World Happiness Report for 2022, South Africa ranks 91/146 countries. The most remarkable chang ..read more