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A celebration of confidence, clear skin, and community
17 October 2025: Neutrogena unveils its latest national campaign, a celebration of real skin stories, self-expression, and purpose-driven beauty. Running from 1 September to 31 October 2025, the campaign invites South Africans to embrace their glow and stand a chance to win an unforgettable experience withShaka iLembe actress, Nomzamo Mbatha.
Nomzamo Mbatha has been a proud ambassador for Neutrogena for over 10 years, and her journey with the brand reflects a shared commitment to authenticity, empowerment, and mentorship. More than a face of the campaign, Nomzamo has used her platform to uplift young voices and champion causes that matter. This initiative celebrates that enduring relationship and the values it represents. Confidence, care, and community.
Competition Details
A total of six winners will be selected. One grand winner and five additional winners, each receiving curated gifts from Neutrogena. The grand winner will spend the day with Nomzamo Mbatha, gaining an unfiltered look into her world, from her wellness routine to her passion for social impact. The experience includes exclusive behind-the-scenes access, curated moments, and a media appearance alongside Nomzamo.
To enter:
- Visit any Clicks store and purchase any Neutrogena Clear Skin product.
- Scan the QR code in-store and follow the prompts to upload your till slip.
Alternatively, enter via the link in Neutrogena’s Instagram bio.
Competition Period: 1 September – 31 October 2025
Terms and Conditions apply
Campaign Imagery
- Campaign teaser with Nomzamo Mbatha: Featuring Nomzamo in a radiant, natural setting that reflects the campaign’s message of authenticity and empowerment.
- Itinerary preview and lifestyle visuals: A glimpse into the day with Nomzamo, including wellness moments, skincare routine, and media engagement.
The Under Armour Infinite Elite 2 Hits the Ground Running in Sandton
Engineered for performance and built for those who never back down, Under Armour put the Infinite Elite 2 to the test this weekend.
(Johannesburg, 5 June 2025) — On Sunday morning, the streets of Sandton were charged as runners laced up the all-new Under Armour Infinite Elite 2 for a field test of the brand’s most advanced long-distance shoe to date.
Hot on the heels of Under Armour’s previous runs with Running Late Club and Westville Runclub, this event teamed up with Sunday Shuffle for a 5km loop (or doubled down for a full 10km) from Gold’s Gym to Benmore Gardens, through Parkmore and back.
The route was designed to prove the Infinite Elite 2 is relentless on the road, while highlighting key upgrades from the original Infinite Elite:
- HOVR+™: A softer, spring-loaded HOVR+™ foam underfoot delivers explosive energy return and smoother landings from start to finish.
- Lighter Ride: Sleeker tooling and redesigned foam structure significantly reduce weight, so you stay fast and feel fresh even when the kilometres stack up.
- New Upper: A new engineered mesh upper wraps the foot in lightweight, second-skin support that’s built to handle hard training.
Every detail of the Infinite Elite 2 is engineered for long-distance precision: it’s lighter, faster, and more responsive than ever. If you’re chasing progress, this is how you catch it.
The Under Armour Infinite Elite 2 is now available online in Men’s and Women’s fits.
5 Exercises Men Can Do for Better Sex
By Jan Sheehan
Medically Reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH
You know that working out is good for your health. But did you know that hitting the gym could also help you have better sex? “Working out three to four times a week can do a lot to help your sexual technique, flexibility, and endurance,” says Pete McCall, MS, an exercise physiologist and personal trainer for the American Council on Exercise (ACE). So what types of exercise are best for better sex? McCall recommends the following five “sex exercises.”
Better Sex Exercise No. 1: Weight Lifting
Strength training could be just what the doctor ordered for your sex life. The reason: “Weight lifting causes the body to produce testosterone, which is the primary precursor for the male sex drive,” says McCall, who recommends lifting enough to feel fatigue by the 10th repetition. In fact, some studies have linked short intense exercise, such as weight lifting, with increased testosterone levels. To improve your sex life, do some push-ups, sit-ups, and crunches. These muscle-building exercises can help lead to better sex by strengthening the shoulders, chest, and abs. Strong upper body strength can increase stamina since these muscles are used during intercourse.
Better Sex Exercise No. 2: Kegels
Doing Kegels is considered a good sex exercise for men because these exercises can help endurance and control by toning the pubococcygeus (PC) muscles — the ones that let you stop the flow of urine mid-stream. Named after Los Angeles physician Arnold Kegel, they strengthen the muscles in your body’s pelvic floor, which can lead to better sex. “Men can use Kegels to delay ejaculation by contracting these muscles just before orgasm,” says McCall. To do Kegels, start by interrupting the flow of urine when going to the bathroom to get familiar with your PC muscles. After that, you can do Kegels anytime and any place by squeezing the PC muscles. Hold for 10 seconds, relax, and do as many reps as you can before tiring.
Better Sex Exercise No. 3: Yoga
Want to shake up your sex life with some new positions? Practicing yoga will give you better sex by allowing your body to get into creative positions for maximum pleasure during intercourse. “Yoga will help your flexibility,” which can result in better sex, McCall says. Some experts say it can also improve your stamina in the sack by drawing your energy in and up. McCall recommends yoga poses that improve pelvic muscles, such as the Bow Pose, Peacock Pose (also called the Forearm or Elbow Balance), and Shoulder Stand.
Better Sex Exercise No. 4: Fast Walking
In a study of 31,000 men over age 50, Harvard researchers found that aerobic exercise resulted in a 30-percent lower risk of erectile dysfunction (ED). More specifically, according to another study, aerobic activity that burns at least 200 calories per day (equal to fast walking for two miles) can significantly lower the risk of ED. Brisk walking is thought to help ED by improving circulation and blood flow. “Fast walking, running, and other aerobic activities help your sex life for the same reason that they prevent heart attacks,” says McCall. “They keep your blood vessels clear.” The result can be stronger and longer erections. Vigorous activities, such as running and brisk walking, also release endorphins and relax you, which can boost sexual performance.
Better Sex Exercise No. 5: Swimming
In another Harvard study of 160 male and female swimmers, swimmers in their 60s reported sex lives comparable to those in their 40s. Since sexual activity can be an act of endurance, long-distance swimming can keep you going and going like the Energizer bunny. “Swimming for at least 30 minutes three times a week will increase sexual endurance,” says McCall. Swimming is also a great activity for weight loss, which can also lead to better sex. A randomized, single-blind study of 110 obese men with ED found that losing just 10 percent of their body weight improved sexual function in one third of the men. And it’s no secret that losing excess body fat will help attain those six-pack abs and make you more attractive to potential partners. The result: better sex!
Try doing some (or all) of the above workouts to improve your sexual technique, endurance, and flexibility. Your mate will be impressed with your sexual powers and, as a side benefit, you’ll get healthier and fitter along the way.
Learn more in the Everyday Health Men’s Health Center.
Ever Thought About Drinking Your Own Urine?
Black South Africans were thought that drinking urine actually cleanses your body from harmfulness toxicity and as well as cleanse bad energy you’ve acquired through the night.Thank you for reading this post, don’t forget to subscribe!
Infact most South Africans believe drinking urine sometimes defends them from spiritually unclean spirits
We found an article written by Corinne O’Keefe Osborn as she has her take on drinking urine. A complete comparison of cultures and traditions even worst for different reasons check it out below
Medically reviewed by Debra Rose Wilson, Ph.D., MSN, R.N., IBCLC, AHN-BC, CHT — Written by Corinne O’Keefe Osborn —
Overview
Taking a golden shower. Drinking from your own spigot. Sipping a warm cup of herbal pee.
Whatever you want to call it, the practice of drinking urine goes back millennia. Known today as urine therapy, urophagia, or urotherapy, the medicinal use of urine is still practiced in some parts of the world.
Reports dating back to ancient Rome, Greece, and Egypt suggest that urine therapy has been used to treat everything from acne to cancer. There was a time when doctors tested for diabetes in urine by taste.
Today, proponents make similarly broad-based claims about urine’s curative powers. So, should you be mixing your morning pee into your morning smoothie? Probably not.
There’s no scientific evidence to support claims that drinking urine is beneficial. On the contrary, research suggests that drinking urine can introduce bacteria, toxins, and other harmful substances into your bloodstream. It can even place undue stress on your kidneys.
Read on to learn more about the potential effects of drinking urine.
What is urine?
Urine is composed of fluid and waste products that your body doesn’t need. Your kidneys work as filters, removing excess water and cellular byproducts from the bloodstream. This waste is sent down to the bladder as urine.
Water makes up 91 to 96 percentTrusted Sourceof your urine. The rest is made from salts, ammonia, and byproducts produced during normal body processes.
Your urinary tract extends from your kidneys to your urethra. You have two kidneys, one on each side of the body. The kidneys send urine down to the bladder through two muscular tubes called ureters. When your bladder is full, nerve endings send a signal to your brain that it’s time to find a bathroom.
When you empty your bladder, urine exits the body through a small tube called the urethra. The urethra is home to some types of bacteria. Normally, these bacteria don’t cause any problems, unless they grow out of control. ResearchTrusted Sourceon urine composition, however, shows that these bacteria can contaminate urine as it exits the body.
Claimed uses
In 1945, John W. Armstrong, a British naturopath, published a popular book about the alleged curative power of drinking one’s own urine. The book, “The Water of Life: A Treatise on Urine Therapy,” claims that urine can cure allmajor illnesses. He claimed that those near death needed to eat and drink nothing but their own urine for several weeks and have urine massaged into their skin daily.
Other claims about urine therapy are anecdotal or stem from ancient texts. Claims have been made that drinking urine may treat the following conditions:
- allergies
- acne
- cancer
- heart problems
- infections
- wounds
- stuffy nose
- rash and other skin ailments
- stings
In modern-day Nigeria, some traditional communities still use urine as a home remedyTrusted Sourcefor children with seizures.
There’s no scientific evidence to support any of these claims.
Is it sterile?
In a word, no. The myth that urine is sterile is a pervasive and lasting one. Even some doctors don’t know that it’s just a myth. The mythabout urine being sterile likely dates back to a study of urinary tract infections (UTIs)conducted back in the 1950s. During this study, samples of urine that showed no signs of UTI were labeled “negative.”
However, the absence of a UTI — which is caused by an overgrowth of bacteria — isn’t the same as the absence of bacteria. More recent studiesTrusted Sourcehave shown that urine does in fact contain bacteria that could be harmful if ingested or introduced into the bloodstream through a wound.
Is it safe?
While drinking a little bit of your own urine probably won’t hurt you, it’s definitely not as safe as a glass of water.
Bacteria
Your body is home to many different colonies of healthy bacteria. Your urinary tract contains different types of bacteria. These are harmless unless they start growing out of control. When urine passes through the urinary tract, it becomes contaminated with bacteria. Drinking urine, whether your own or someone else’s, introduces bacteria into your system that can cause gastrointestinal problems or other infections.
Toxins
Urine contains waste products that have been filtered out of your bloodstream. Although they’re called toxins, these waste products aren’t exactly toxic. They are, however, highly concentrated. And your body is trying to get rid of these, because if they stay in the body, they do harm.
Drinking urine reintroduces concentrated waste products into your system. This forces the kidneys to filter them out again, causing unnecessary strain.
Medications
After prescription medications are metabolized, they’re excreted through your urine. Drinking your own urine could alter the dose of a medication you’re already taking. Drinking someone else’s urine could introduce a foreign medication into your bloodstream.
Is it hydrating?
Drinking urine isn’t usually good for you. But what if you’re stranded on a desert island? Can drinking your own urine save you from dying of dehydration?
Although it makes for a dramatic movie scene, this is just a myth. Drinking urine when you’re dying of dehydration would be about the same as drinking seawater — only yuckier.
Urine contains concentrated salts and minerals. To process salt, your kidneys require a certain amount of water. To compensate for increased salt intake, you’d have to pee out more water than you take in from urine. This would actually accelerate the dehydration process.
The U.S. Army Field Manualalso instructs soldiers not to drink their own urine in a survival situation.
The takeaway
Drinking your own urine isn’t advisable. It can introduce bacteria, toxins, and medications into your system. There’s no reason to think that drinking urine would benefit your health in any way.
There are much more effective routes for getting a high dose of vitamins and minerals. Pop a few gummy vitamins — you’ll probably prefer the taste!
Don’t bank on your health – why being prepared for illness or injury is a must
As we head into the winter months, our bodies and immune systems can take a beating from the change in weather and there is a greater chance of catching a cold or getting the flu. Of course, Covid-19 remains with us too, and is likely to do so for some time.
Banking on the chance that you will remain strong and illness-free in the face of increased exposure to viruses and bacteria at this time of year isn’t a financially viable plan, as it’s highly likely you will catch some kind of bug over the next few months. While some of us will get away with bed rest and lots of fluids, visits to a GP cost a few hundred rand – just for the consultation. Add in the medication and the common cold can become a pricey affair. For those with Covid, besides the vitamins and medication, a stay in hospital may also be required, all of which comes with a hefty price tag.
If you have a family, it’s likely that when one member gets sick, all the others do too, which can end up in multiple medical bills.
Having some form of medical insurance in place to cover those day-to-day medical expenses is advised. With so many additional financial pressures on families these days – the price of food is going up, electricity and the cost of fuel have gone through the roof – few of us have surplus cash to pay for unexpected medical bills.
“Medical insurance is different to medical aid in that it covers day-to-day medical costs such as going to the family doctor or visiting the dentist when that toothache becomes unbearable. Unless you have a healthy rainy-day fund, having affordable medical insurance in place such as TymeHealth – a product offering from TymeBank developed in collaboration with the National HealthCare Group – will help,” says TymeBank’s Head of Sales and Service Cheslyn Jacobs.
Unexpected illnesses are not the only incidents that can occur without warning; accidents happen all the time too. This could be a burn from boiling water in the kitchen, a broken arm from falling off a bike or getting cut by a piece of unseen glass. None of these mishaps are planned and all require medical care. With medical insurance in place, any member of your family who is included in your policy can access hospital or specialist care – without having to put in another cent.
With diabetes and depression on the rise, more and more people require chronic medication, which typically costs a great deal, even the generics. Medical insurance plans like the one offered by TymeHealth and the National HealthCare Group include cover for chronic medication. “People who need this type of specialised medication shouldn’t go without it so it becomes a monthly cost that cannot be cut from the budget, even when times are tight,” says Jacobs.
He goes on to say that with TymeHealth having now entered the market, medical insurance has become far more affordable and accessible. “Becoming a TymeHealth member takes just a few minutes once you have a TymeBank account and can be done via the app or online. Members can access over 12 000 National HealthCare Group healthcare service providers located across the country. Consultations are covered once a member’s TymeHealth digital card is shown and it can be used to pay for medication too – no cash is paid over by the member.”
To find out more about TymeHealth, in partnership with the National HealthCare Group, visithttps://www.tymebank.co.za/products/tyme-health/.