myths

September 9, 2020

See 4 other myths standing in the way of queer liberation

Homophobia has been passed down from generation to generation using unfounded claims and myths. Last week, we covered 5 myths that stand in the way of queer liberation ranging from the doubtful claim that sexual orientation is a choice to the unfounded lie that paedophiles are part of the queer community. Here are a few... Read More

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myths, non-binary, Queer

September 3, 2020

These 5 false myths stand in the way of queer liberation in Nigeria

Same-sex. Disgust. Nigerians. That’s the paragraph. Like oral tradition, homophobia has been passed down to even the youngest generation using unfounded claims like ‘same-sex relationship is a Western ideology’, ‘same-sex relationship is not biological’, and discarded religious tenets re-interpreted to suit the narrative. Simply put, same-sex sexuality is viewed with the same distaste usually reserved... Read More

Non-binary Blog

myths, non-binary, Queer

Farooq Kperogi: Top 8 popular national lies that won’t die in Nigeria

by Farooq A. Kperogi In Nigeria, once lies and historical myths take roots, they are almost always impossible to uproot. But the stubborn persistence of lies is no reason to give up on correcting them. Find below 8 oft-repeated lies with the most staying power in Nigeria. That Wole Soyinka had a third class degree. After... Read More

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January 10, 2017

Doctors share hillarious medical myths held by their patients

Hundreds of doctors on reddit have shared the most ridiculous and hilarious myth their patients had held. A user asked medics to share the most surprising conversations they have ever had with an adult. Dr_J_ND said he once had to tell a patient, “That the 30+ cups of coffee he was drinking every day could... Read More

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November 14, 2016

Soyombo Ayomikun: Myths our ancestors mixed for us

by Soyombo Ayomikun ‘Don’t whistle child While it is night As doing so will invite the snakes From deep within the wild…’ One day As the moon shone brightly I whistled No snake(s) showed! ‘Don’t you dare Cut your nails at night Because the mother of Whoever does that Before dawn Would be dead…’... Read More

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December 23, 2014

5 Nollywood myths that (of-course) aren’t always true

by Uche Omar If you watch Nigerian movies often, you may have noticed that the consistency of certain themes that do not hold water in reality. But why do I sweat it? TV reality sometimes is not real life reality. But when a certain storyline is repeated endlessly, the need to question such notion... Read More

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Sola Akinyede: Ekiti – The myths and biases of ‘stomach infrastructure’

by Sola Akinyede With regard to our selling our destiny for bags of rice, and the talk of “stomach infrastructure”, what I perceive is sheer hypocrisy, anger and ignorance. During the last campaign as with previous campaigns, I saw bags of rice with the APC logo and picture of Fayemi in numerous vehicles criss-crossing the... Read More

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Top 10 HIV/AIDS myths and misconceptions

by WebMD 33 Million People Now Live With HIV. How Did We Get Here? For nearly 30 years, HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) have been shrouded in many myths and misconceptions.In some cases, these mistaken ideas have prompted the very behaviors that cause more people to become HIV-positive. Although unanswered questions... Read More

November 28, 2013

Don’t believe it: 5 myths about men

by Laura Travis Women tend to think that men run from commitment. They don’t like to take responsibility, so they prefer to run before things get more serious than planned. Ladies, if a guy has found the right lady, he’ll fight for his relationship and he’ll show his partner how much he cares. 1. Men... Read More

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November 7, 2013

Don’t be fooled, girls: 7 myths about men that women (sadly) believe

by Genius Beauty Once again, we’ve left the times when men were free to chase women about town behind. The question of personal loyalty aside, these days what is acceptable for one sex is likewise acceptable for the other. 1. Mean Means Likes True, some boys do not know how to express their interest to... Read More

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October 26, 2013

Will it last? 4 myths about older men dating younger women

by Nick Roy If you’re attracted to a younger woman, you’re a perv.Which is why it’s not always advised to watch bad rom-coms – it leads to such ridiculous dating myths. You’re only a natural, red-blooded male when you feel attracted to women who give off that glow of youth. 1. It won’t last Come to... Read More

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October 19, 2013

‘Once a cheater, always a cheater’: 4 most common MYTHS about infidelity

by Nick Roy Sometimes, hanging out together and sharing common feelings together can be as far as the affair goes. Given, that sense of emotional closeness can lead to sex. However, this doesn’t happen all the time. 1. Once a cheater, always a cheater! Yes, there are some scumbags who fall into this category, but... Read More

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September 12, 2013

Top 5 myths about weight loss

by Renita Tisha Pinto If you do low intensity workouts, it will help promote weight and fat loss; but you need to do them for a longer period. 1: Exercise makes you eat more and gain weight We think that all our hard work at the gym will sabotage our weight loss efforts, as we end up... Read More

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Body confidence: 4 myths preventing you from finding love

by Rachel Weight absolutely is an issue when it comes to love and dating, but not in the way we assume it to be. I didn’t have my first real relationship until I was 23 years old, and now that I’m marrying that same man I’ve been thinking a lot about relationships, love and how I overcame my insecurities regarding weight... Read More

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10 myths about common cold

from ChaCha There is no connection between eating less and recovering from a fever, so make sure to drink plenty of fluids and continue eating healthy meals! 1. You’ll Catch a Cold if You Go Outside in Cold Weather with Wet Hair Cold and flu viruses are more common during the colder months, but there... Read More

common cold, fever, myths, sweating it out, vitamin C

February 4, 2013

6 common and dangerous myths about exposure to the sun

by Hallie Levine Sklar Reality: While even one sunburn may double the chance of eventually developing melanoma (the most serious type of skin cancer), your kids are still at risk even if they never burn. Myth #1: A suntan’s fine, as long as you don’t burn. Reality: While even one sunburn may double the chance of... Read More

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February 1, 2013

7 dangerous ‘little white lies’ about weight loss

by Matthew Herper More recent data, the authors say, shows that people lose much less weight when they burn it over a longer period of time. The cover copy of a thousand magazines was attacked this morning in the august pages of the New England Journal of Medicine by Krista Casazza, David B. Allison, both from... Read More

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December 15, 2012

15 dumbest sex myths (and you probably believe some)

from TruTV FACT: if you believe any of these supremely dumb sex myths, then do the gene pool a favor, and don’t engage in activities that could lead to procreation. The sex myths assembled here are not new. Chances are, you’ve heard many of them before. They are all patently ridiculous, but that’s not why... Read More

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December 11, 2012

Top 5 myths women (still) believe about men

by Marcus Osborne The consensus here is that the idea that men and women can’t be friends without sexual tension is pure hogwash. Women offer other women an incredible amount of uninformed advice, misinformation and mythology about what motivates men whether they’re single, married, or in a long-term relationship. This was the impetus behind StraightMaleFriend.com.... Read More

dating, Love, men, myths, relationship, women

October 2, 2012

Ladies: Yes, he wants to be corrected, and six other lies about guys

by Demola Rewaju Guys might like variety but if it’s the same chic every time, sex isn’t his biggest priority with her, loyalty is. There are some assumptions built over time about the sexes that seem true at first but are mostly false. Where men are concerned, assumptions about us work in our favour sometimes... Read More

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