IT IS UP TO

YOU TO START THE

CONVERSATION
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CHARACTER
THE WEB CALLED THAT CAN SUSTAIN
MASTURBATION YOU AT THE TOP
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MY CURIOSITY THERE IS
SOON GAVE WAY HOPE
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EDITOR’S NOTE 2

THE PHENOMENON YOU 3

SEX EDUCATION 4

THE WEB CALLED MASTURBATION 7

INTERVIEW 10

BREAKING THE VICIOUS CYCLE 12

THERE IS HOPE 16

FOOD RECIPE PLUG 17

VISION AND MISSION OF 20

MAD CATALYST
CONTRIBUTORS 21
Hey there!
Editor’s Note
It's my honour and privilege to welcome you to
the maiden edition of Yeast To Rise Magazine. I
know you will be inspired by the words therein
because they are powerful.
Did you know that seeds do not only
exist in plant forms? Yes, that's true! Seeds can
also come in thoughts, words and in actions
from amongst others. But my focus here is the
word-seed.
It's interesting to note that the most
devastating attacks we have ever had on
humanity are not wars, but words! The wrong
words! Indeed, this has started more war than
you could imagine. The wrong word can sow a
cancerous seed in a man's heart that will grow
into destructive actions. The wrong words have
shredded many marriages, destroyed amazing
relationships and torn nations apart.
Words are so powerful that they
constitute the materials that build a man's life.
Words consist the building blocks that form a
child's self image- this is how the child sees
himself/herself. It is called the “inner mirror”.
Did you also know that a child's self
image begin to take shape before the child
leaves cradle and it is well established before
he's reached the age of 8? Yes! That's right! And
by now, the child would have received over
2
70,000 unnecessary negative dictates….
“Don't do that” “you are not good enough”
“you can't do that” “you are stupid!” and lots
more. The accumulating effect of these on the
child is rather devastating.
In the home, just as we use bricks to
build a house, we use the right words to build
the home. Every wise woman and man
understands the importance of the right word
and uses it to groom/nurture their home. By
the wise utterances of the wife/husband, the
weary wife/husband nds strength to face
seemingly insurmountable challenges.
Make up your mind to speak the right
words. Whether to yourself, your child, your
spouse or acquittances.
Speak words that will beautify lives,
enhance your child's destiny, encourage the
broken spirit, and breed unity. Shun hate
speeches! It is a canker that destroys the soul.
Let your words reect love, faith, peace, and
encouragement.
Yeast To Rise Magazine is your platform to
rising in All areas of your life…...
MacAnthony Diasa,
President, M.A.D Catalyst Mentoring,
Training and advertising Organization.
WHO IS THE PHENOMENON
YOU?
The phenomenon-you is
someone that's outstanding,
impressive, successful and
constantly moving with a deep
sense of grit and purpose.
He understands the principle of
"Timely Discovery for Striking
Accomplishment" and because
of this he rises up early to pursue
his dreams. He is not moved by
youthful exuberance but works
hard to improve himself.
Everyone is given the priceless
gift of both "strength and time" ,
but he is wise enough to
maximize his gifts that he may
reap the rewards in due season.
The phenomenon-you is not
limited by his colour of skin, sex
or even the place of his birth. He
may not have been born with a
silver spoon, but you could tell
by the way he is living, he will
own a silver spoon company
someday. A great man rightly
said "your back is not on the
ground because you are black,
but it is because you have no
knowledge "
"Phenomenon" is not the
exclusive reserved of children of
the rich. It is for those who dare
to advance to greatness. Bishop
David Oyedepo once said
"greatness is achievable, but not
without a price". Nothing of
worth will ever drop like ripe
cherry falling off a tree, but they
are delivered by hard work,
diligence, focus and most
importantly, patience.
Don't be caught in the web of
get rich quick scheme". It's a
k i l l e r o f d e s t i n y. Mark
Zuckerberg didn't build
facebook overnight. It took him
some years before he got to the
top. Today, he is among the rst
ten(10) richest men on earth
with his earnings in billions of
dollars according to Forbes
magazine.
Becoming "phenomenon" is not
achievable by wishes. You must
have ve traits living in your
inside.
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The phenomenon-you must be
visionary: he must catch a vision
for his life early and work on it
diligently.
The phenomenon-you must
possess character. A man's
success in life is not determined
by his level of intellectual
sagacity, but it is determined by
the contents of his character.
You may get to the top with the
aid of your intellectual prowess,
but it is only your character that
can sustain you at the top.
The phenomenon-you must be
disciplined. This is the hallmark
of great achievers. They compel
themselves to do what is
required of them whether it's
convenient or not. As a matter
of fact, the path to greatness is
not convenient. If it were,
everyone will probably be there.
The phenomenon-you is given
to searching for knowledge. It's a
common saying in the West that
if you want to hide a thing from a
black man, put it in a book,
because he may never nd it.
This is how backward many are because they will not study. "Phenomenon" is not a gift. It is a path trod
through constant search for knowledge. He improves himself by this and leaves his peers behind.
Last but not the least, he is God fearing. Without the God-factor, your journey to becoming the
phenomenon-you would end in futility. One has to develop a sincere relationship with God. This is because
we need his guidance for he knows the end of a matter from the beginning.
Say this with me, "I will build my character, I will build my knowledge, I will build a relationship with God,
because I am phenomenon.
By MacAnthony Diasa

SEX EDUCATION
M y Kid Needs to Know What? An Age By Age
Guide to Sex Education – And What to Do!
(by Cath Hakanson)
Sex education has (thankfully) changed since we
were kids. You simply cannot do sex education
with a big one-off talk (even if you think you have
covered everything). Today it is about lots of small,
frequent, repetitive conversations with your child.
So why do you need to talk to your kids about all
this stuff?
Firstly, your kids are going to hear about sex, from
their friends, from surng the internet, and by
watching the television. By getting in rst, you are
making sure that they receive the right
information and more importantly, that they know
how you feel about it.
Secondly, is that you are actually inuencing what
your kids will one day do about sex. Kids that
receive good sex education are more likely to
delay having sex and when they do start, they are
more likely to avoid unwanted pregnancies, and
sexually transmitted infections.
Here you will nd an outline of the different things
about sex that kids eventually need to know
about. The topics and ages are just a guide, and
are based on what we know about child sexual
development, and in keeping our kids healthy and
safe in our world today.
Babies and toddlers (0-24 months)
The names of their body parts- yes, the penis and
vulva too!
That it is okay to touch all parts of their body – let
them grab their vulva or penis at bath time or
during nappy changes.
Start pointing out the differences between boys
and girls – boys have penises and girls have
vulvas.
Start talking about the functions of our body parts
– urine comes out through your penis/vulva, poo

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comes out through your bottom/anus (and it is
okay to use appropriate slang, just not all of the
time).
If they like being naked all the time, start
introducing boundaries about nudity – there is a
time and a place to be naked (and it isn't outside
the house)
The support they need.
Technically, it isn't really sex education at this age. It
is really just about letting your child explore their
whole body and to start pointing out simple
differences between boys and girls. When naming
the parts of their bodies you can also include their
penis or vulva and also talk about what they can do
– 'yes, that is your penis and your wee (urine)
comes out of there!'. The end goal is for your child
to be comfortable with their whole body and to see
all parts as being equal (with no shame).
Early childhood (2-5 years)
Our bodies
The correct names of the body parts and what they
do.
That boys and girls are different but are also the
same – girls usually have a vulva, boys usually have
a p e n i s b u t w e a l l h a v e
nipples/bottoms/noses/hands, etc.
That our bodies are different and that is okay to be
different.
That our bodies can tell us what we are feeling – we
have many different feelings and we can feel them
in our body.
Privacy
That some parts of the body are private -these
aren't for the whole world to see.
That there are private and public places and times
– this one is a tricky one for kids to learn as it
changes. For example, it might be okay for your
child to be naked at home when their grandmother
is visiting but not the plumber!
To respect other people's privacy. For example, if
the bathroom door is closed, that they should
knock and ask if they can come in.
That they are entitled to privacy too – like when
they go to the toilet, are in the bath or getting
dressed.
Middle childhood (5-8 years)
Our bodies
Know what words to use when talking about body
parts (both boys and girls) – penis, testicles,
scrotum, anus, vulva, labia, vagina, clitoris, uterus
and ovaries.
To have some knowledge of the internal
reproductive organs – uterus, ovary, fallopian
tubes, urethra, bladder, bowel.
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That bodies come in all different shapes, sizes and
colours.
Both boys and girls have body parts that may feel
good when touched.
To be able to look after their own body i.e. private
parts, hair, teeth, skin, etc.
To have refusal skills in place – 'Stop, I don't like
that'.
PUBERTY
That their bodies will change as they get older.
That puberty is a time of physical and emotional
change. If they want to know what changes, just
talk about how this is the stage where they grow
into an adult.
SEXUAL INTERCOURSE
That a baby can happen when a man's sperm joins
a woman's ovum and that it usually happens by
sexual intercourse (IVF is another way).
That a baby is made when sperm leave the man
through his penis and go into the woman's vagina.
They then nd their way to the place where the egg
is. The egg and the sperm then join together, and
grow into a baby.
That married couple have sex and that it's a
natural, normal and healthy part of life.
That married couple often kiss, hug, touch and
engage in other sexual behaviours with one
another to show caring for each other and to feel
good.
That sex is an adult activity and is not for kids.
That adults can choose whether or not to have a
baby.
LOVE
Love means having deep and warm feelings for
yourself and others.
People can experience different types of love.
People express love in different ways to their
parents, families and friends.
Dating is when two people are romantically
attracted to each other and spend their free time
together.
Pe o p l e c a n e x p e r i e n c e d i f f e r e n t l o v i n g
relationships throughout their lives.
FRIENDSHIPS
You can have many friends or just a few.
You can have different types of friends.
Friends can be angry with each other and still be
friends.
Friends spend time together and get to know each
other.
Friends spend time together and get to know each
other.
Friends can hurt each other's feelings.
Friendships depend on honesty.
Friends can be older or younger, male or female.

FAMILIES
There are different types of families.
Families can change over time.
Every member has something unique to contribute.Family members take care of each other
Families have rules to help them live together.
Members of a family can live in different places and still be a family.
Personal skills
Everyone has rights, kids too.
People communicate in many different ways.
It is okay to ask for help.
Start practicing decision making around the home.
All decisions have consequences – positive and negative.
Practice assertiveness.
Practice negotiation skills to resolve a problem or conict.
The support they need
This is the stage where your kids believe and absorb everything you say – so don't waste this opportunity
to set yourself up as their main source for information. If you don't they will just get it from somewhere
else (friends and the media).
There is a big difference between what a 5-year-old and an 8-year-old needs to know – as they get
older, you need to give them more details and repeat yourself a lot more!

Try to answer their questions as honestly and matter-of-factly as possible. Ask them 'what do you think?'
– this helps you to work out what they already know and what they want to know. Make sure that you
give them enough information so that they don't make wrong conclusions, e.g. if you say that a baby is
made when a man and woman sleep together, they may think that means when they lie down next to
each other. Check that they have understood what you have said and to see if they have any more
questions.
Some kids don't ask questions, which means that it is up to you to start the conversation. You can do this
by looking for everyday opportunities to start a conversation – a pregnant woman, a couple kissing on
TV, menstrual products in the bathroom. You could also buy some sex education books to read together.

To be continued in our next publication.

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 THE WEB CALLED
Hey!
Masturbaon
It's my pleasure to write on the above title and I trust
you will be blessed going through this article. So we
would begin with having an understanding of some
basic concepts.
MASTURBATION
According to the Oxford dictionary, masturbation
or to masturbate is to give your self pleasure by
rubbing your sexual organs. It can also be dened
as a manual erotic stimulation of the genital or
other erotic regions often to orgasm, either by
oneself or partner.
THE HUMAN MIND
The mind is the faculty of man's reasoning and
thoughts. It holds the power of imagination,
recognition and appreciation, and is responsible
for processing feelings and emotions, resulting in
attitudes and actions.
THOUGHT(S)
This is the creation, recalling , reviewing and
processing of images, for meaning, reason,
language and expression.
This means you create, recall, review and process
images for meaning. In other words, you can give
meaning to the images you get.
The link between the human mind and
masturbation is that for masturbation to occur,
there has to be an interpretation given from the
mind to the human brain which then causes the
body to give a certain kind of reaction. So it's safe to
say that masturbation doesn't take place in
isolation. I.e without some arousing thought or
image.
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Like pornographic materials on the internet, x-
rated television programs, nude pictures and erotic
magazines
A y once fell into a spider's web. It began
struggling to free itself, but the more it struggled,
the more it became bound. This erce struggle
went on until the y got exhausted. It's energy had
been sapped. It's wisdom had failed. At last, it laid
motionless.
Suddenly, from an obscure corner where it had
been hiding, an ugly spider dashed towards its prey
and buried its fangs into the miserable y. There
was a brief struggle and then silence. It was over.
The y was dead. Right there, it struck me that I had
just seen truth illustrated! The y was a type of an
addict; the web, a type of destructive network of
masturbation; and the Spider, quest for pleasure.
From that story, we can deduce and understand
what happens to an individual who in the quest for
pleasure gets hooked in masturbation and
pornography. To a point where that becomes his
life style with a consequence of destruction at the
end. The good news is that one can breakout from
that web.
The bottom line is this: the pleasure chemicals
involved in porn and masturbation are a
seductively powerful substitute for reality.
Firstly, an orgasm produces a strong sense of
manhood and even womanhood.
Second, there is the feeling of a strong sense of
intimate connection with another human being at
that moment, even though the experience is over in
a ash. All of that is as a result of the mind's
interpretation from what it has been fed with.

Tragically, porn's rst major blow does exactly this- decoupling sex entirely from the communication of
intimacy. Subsequently, sexual intensity will replace intimacy as your primary focus of sex. The web
called masturbation can be so strong as a result of the addictive components that come alive from the
act itself.

Pornography's effect on the brain is Pavlovian, and each orgasm is a huge reinforcer. Porn and
masturbation destroys marriages as addicts will focus more on themselves instead on their wives or
husbands. Another effect of masturbation and porn is that it will impair your sense of right judgment if
you're single and want to get married. You'll be more drawn to and obsessed with physical features of
the opposite sex.

People depending on porn, masturbation and premarital sex will have trouble forming healthy
relationships with the opposite sex. Breaking out from the web called masturbation begins basically
from the mind. The thought pattern has to change through the conscious belief that freedom is possible
and by the intentional introduction and installation of healthy images, especially the word of God. The
word of God will not just bring new thoughts and information but has cleansing power to keep the mind
clean when it's constantly read and meditated upon.

Take charge of your eyes and let the word of God guide the places where your feet go. The eyes are the
windows of the soul (where you have the mind), so you must cut off every junk; x-rated television
programs and the likes. Go ahead to block sites on your electronic gadgets to avoid seeing more junk.

As a rule, don't feed what you claim ought to die. Don't complain about what you tolerate. Starve it till it
dies. So instead of going and becoming entangled in the web- masturbation, starve that sexual
pleasure/ desire and do things right.

I believe with your conscious effort to starve that addiction, coupled with the power of God's word, your
mind will be free and your attitude and actions transformed for a better you.

Love Unfeigned,
Ben N. Owhor.
President, Ambassadors of Light
Teenage/ Youth Ministry
Organization PH.

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Q1: Hi, please can we meet you?
Ans: Yes, my name is Mrs Sharon Paul Dumere
and I am a mother of ve wonderful children.
Q2: Wow! You have been married for how long?
Can you share some of your marriage
experiences?
Ans: I have been married for 14 years plus and it's
been an amazing experience. I met my husband
in a one room apartment where he lived with
some of his relatives. There was no bed in his
apartment as at then but I saw something great
inside of him which was what attracted me to him.
He wasn't a lazy man. He did any decent job while
he looked for better opportunities. He never
settled for less.
So I made the choice to stand by him. I accepted
him and prayed often for him. When
we eventually got married it wasn't a bed
of roses experience for us, but I also kept
my hands busy while he made efforts to
provide for the family. In all of it, I never
failed in reminding God that I'm meant to
be a blessing to my husband just as He
said in His word in Proverbs 18:22,
“He who nds a wife, nds what is
good and receives favour from the
Lord." So I prayed persistently and
God answered us and caused His
abundance to rain on us and to the
glory of God, we are still enjoying
God's abundance. Life is
scheduled in phases; today our
story is a different one. It's just
been God all the way. We
wanted just three kids but the
Lord blessed us with ve lovely
kids. We had three girls at rst
and later on a boy was added.
Eight years later, God blessed
and rewarded us with our last
son.
Q3: Wow! That is awesome.
You mentioned that you have
ve kids. How were you able
to do that looking this young?
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Ans: My youthful look is the doing of God. He
renews my youth daily.
Q4: How are you raising your kids and with what
parenting style?
Ans: I call my own parenting style, the biblical
Parenting style. According to Proverbs 22:6, "
Train up a child in the way he should go: and
when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
Q5: What is your favourite quote on parenting?
Ans: My favourite quote is from the Bible. Again,
it's Proverbs 22:6, “Train up a child in the way he
should go: and when he is old, he will not depart
from it."
Q6: Have you started sex education with your
children? If yes, how did you start the
conversation?
Ans: Yes, God helped me really. I remember they
were rst taught in school at age six about rape.
So that became a platform to start teaching them
on sex. I started telling them the pro and con of
the subject matter and the dangers of becoming
sexually active at an early age.
Q7: I learnt you are an entrepreneur. How do
you manage your home and your business?.
Ans: By the grace of God, I am an
entrepreneur. My home comes rst
before my business and then I plan
ahead of everything daily for there not to
be lapses on any.
Q8: Tell us more about your
business and passion.
Ans: I am an amazing makeup
artist, a dealer of natural hair of
different ranges. I am currently
working on my cosmetics line and
soon by the grace of God, it will
be launched.
Let's just say I have passion for
beauty. Yeah, "looking good is good
business.'' Everything God made is
beautiful, so why look ugly?
 Q12: How do you manage your faith life and
your business life?
Ans: Smiles... there is nothing to manage.
There is no business outside my faith life. So my
business survives because of my faith in Christ
Jesus.

Q13: What role is your husband playing in your

life and do you both manage your nances?
Ans: My husband plays the role of a pillar in my
life. He is very supportive in every aspect and
we plan our nances together.

Q14: What words do you have for Parents on

the subject of parenting?
Ans: Every parent should take parenting
seriously as its part of their life. It's a responsible
assignment that you can't afford to fail in. Go
the extra miles in raising your kids properly. Be
prayerfully, read books on parenting, attend
seminars to acquire more knowledge on
parenting. Ask questions from mentors where
necessary. The seed in our hands will grow but
what kind of fruit will it bring forth?
It's our responsibility to plant good seeds in our
children so that they can grow to be productive
and useful to the society and to us. Please
Q9: Are your family and friends in support of
parents, stop shouting them down always but
your vision/ business?
become friends with them and not a boss.
Ans: Yes, yes my sibling wrote on my Face
Thank you Mrs Sharon Paul Dumere for the time
book wall when she saw my work and said, “I
and opportunity to interview you.
already knew this is your area”. My husband
and kids are so excited and proud about what I
do.

Q10: Are there

benets you get
from your business
outside the prot?
Ans: Yeah, a lot of
benets. I get to
meet new people,
visit places and
such gives me joy.

Q11: What is your

faith like?
Ans: I'm a born
again Christian
with an
Immoveable faith.
I'm totally
dependent on
God.

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BREAKING
THE Vicious
CYCLE

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omeone else made the mistake, but I was the one who paid for it. When our neighbour's fteen-year-
old daughter got pregnant for her SS2 classmate, my parents freaked out and sent me to an all girls
boarding secondary school the next year. As far as they were concerned, staying away from boys was
the only way to ensure that I was not spoilt. I hated the idea and when I tried to tell mum, she got so upset. I
wish I'd kept my mouth shut. "So you want to end up pregnant like your friend, Dora, right?" she screamed.
"You'll be safe over there; at least I'll be sure you're not messing with anybody. You're going to that school
whether you like it or not!" That's how I found myself in a world were girls were everything. Just as my parents
wanted, girls were my only friends, my enemies, and my companions. They were the only bullies or
sweethearts I knew. The ones with whom I played, argued, and fought. I knew them, understood them, and
liked them. Or not.
Being away at school was not so easy. I missed home and cried almost every night for weeks. Then things
changed after I met senior Lilly. Lillian Kanayo was the most beautiful girl I'd ever met. Her skin reminded me
of my favorite chocolate. She was the social prefect and most of the younger girls admired her. She belonged
to a popular clique of six friends called the Soul Sisters. When she asked me to be her school daughter and
special friend, I was not sure what she meant. So she explained. "As your school mum, I'll take care of you
here in school. I'll buy you whatever you need and protect you from the other seniors. As long as we're
friends, no one will punish, or even bother you. We'll hang out and have fun together. So what do you say?" I
said yes, of course. Her offer was a blast.
Senior Lilly was true to her words. She did everything she promised and more. Even people I didn't know
were also nice to me once they knew I was her school daughter. Some of the other seniors also wanted me to
be their special friend. Once, senior Lilly found me talking to one of her classmates and demanded to know
what I was doing with her "Nothing" I tried to explain. I didn't understand why she was upset. "She said she
likes me and wants us to be friends” “And what did you tell her?” “I said okay.” “What is wrong with you,
Anna?” she scolded me “How could you accept to be friends with someone else? Have I not been nice to
you? I don’t want to see you near any of them. You belong to me, so you can’t have any other friend. Do you
hear me?” I nodded and said I was sorry. I liked senior Lilly a lot and didn’t want her to be angry with me.
After that day I kept to myself when I was not with her and did everything she asked of me. So when she
asked me to take off my day wear and try a new underwear she bought for me, I didn’t protest. Not even
when she began touching my breasts and telling me how beautiful I was without my clothes. We were alone
in her dorm room while other students were observing the evening prep time. I was uncomfortable with the
way she touched me, but I didn’t want to offend her by saying no, so I went along. Mum had warned me over
and over again not to let any boy touch my body, but she said nothing about a fellow girl. Not even my
Sunday school teacher had mentioned it. So I concluded that if they hadn’t said anything about it, it was
nothing bad. Every time we were alone, she would touch me in strange places, rst with her hands, and then
with her lips. She would ask me to do the same to her. She said I couldn’t tell anyone about it because it was
our special secret. This made me worry. I didn’t like being her school daughter anymore, but I was afraid
what would happen if I told her so. I wondered often if senior Lilly also did the same thing with her friends,
the Soul Sisters. As the days went by, I became even more worried but I couldn’t tell anyone, not even my
mum. My father was out of question.
One day, I had a little misunderstanding with Preye, my classmate. As we exchanged words, she said, “You
dirty lesbian, allowing pigs to play with your body. Please go and clean your deled lips before talking to
me!” I was shocked. I felt shame all over. Church girl like me, a lesbian? My special secret was public
knowledge and it dawned on me that most school mother–daughter relationships were lesbian
relationships. Some girls even played male roles in the relationship. In the days to come, my shame turned
to guilt and depression, and then to zeal and boldness.
The next week I dared to confront senior Lilly. My sentence to an all-girls school didn't include a lesbian
package. "What? Are you crazy? I will deal with you!" "No senior Lilly God is already dealing with me. I have
been deling his temple." "So you have fallen for another person and you are using God to cover it up eh?"
"Yes senior Lilly, I have fallen in love with Jesus and now he owns my body." "Look at this hypocrite; you want
to tell me you were not enjoying it eh?" "Senior Lilly, the truth is I did enjoy it. But enjoying sex is a natural
thing and nothing special because of you. We were created with basic needs for water, food, shelter, clothing
and sex, so I refuse to allow my needs to mould my character." "Really when did you wake up to such
knowledge? And you want to stop this wonderful thing between the both of us? Isn't it special? You are

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enjoying it so why stop now? Forget about what people are saying. They are jealous. If you leave, they will
even be the rst to apply. Come over here, my sweetheart! Aren't you just concerned about virginity and
pregnancy? Does lesbianism lead to loss of virginity? What do you have to lose?" I stared at her stupidity.
Only last week, it was also my stupidity. I knew better now. Virginity should not be the sole parameter
measuring the dignity of a lady. What about her character, maturity and values? Should a lady be judged
only by the presence or absence of a hymen? What about Felicia who was raped at thirteen? What about the
women who are born without a hymen? What about the women who have their hymen surgically repaired
after living as prostitutes? Does the replaced hymen restore their virginity? I was thankful she couldn't read
my thoughts. I would have received some knocks on the head by now. "Senior Lilly," I continued, trying hard
to hide my disgust at her stupid questions, "virginity is more than avoiding intercourse with a man. I refuse to
be a technical virgin who other women have deled, and desecrated with caressing hands and lips. How do I
respond to my future husband if I get addicted to ladies? I can't afford to be a foolish virgin." There was grave
silence in the room. I prepared myself for the worst, a slap maybe, so I gradually took few steps backwards.
In a sudden twist, my heart melted when I saw senior Lilly drop to her knees with her head lifted up towards
me.
“A-n-n-n-a” she began with deep sobs, “I used to be like you. It was our housemaid, who introduced my
younger sister and me into this. I was barely seven years old and my curiosity soon gave way to an addiction.
I have tried to stop many times. I have decided over and over again until I began to believe that perhaps I
was made this way.” “But is there not a way out?” I demanded, refusing to be sentimental at her tears and
avoiding any emotional blackmail. I said nothing more and quietly, senior Lilly rose to her feet and sat on the
bed. I was a hard nut to crack. Suddenly, she moaned in deep lamentation, “Soul sisters! Soul sisters! Soul
sisters! They would laugh me to scorn and kick me out!” she took a deep breath and looked away from me. I
understood immediately. Wisdom and boldness contested with ignorance and pride. I hurriedly dropped to
my knees. It was my turn to plead for sanity. “Senior Lilly, who says that the soul sisters are not seeking for
solutions themselves? I stumbled on a book by Shannon Ethridge, titled, Every young Woman’s Battle:
Guarding your mind, heart, and body in a sex-saturated world. I borrowed it form senior Elizabeth in pink
house and____” “what! What took you to Pink house, all the way from orange house? Is she your new
lover?” the once calmed Lilly was suddenly a raging beast, springing to her feet and pointing a long nger at
me. “No senior Lilly, it was not that way. I mean she is not my lover. I mean I don’t have a lover," my trembling
voice sounded like that of a thief caught in the very act. Defending my innocence was akin to nding water in
the wilderness. No lady went all the way from Pink to Orange house without bait. I gave her the only proof I
had. "I met her at the tap and she asked me to carry her bucket of water. The book was on her bed when I got
there. It caught my attention, and she lent it to me. Studying this book gave me the boldness to confront you.
And I am sure you can attest to the new me." Senior Lilly was quiet. She leaned back on the wall, allowing the
increased gap between us to do some talking. I refused to budge. I rose up carefully, studying every emotion
on her face. Her shoulder dipped and her eyebrows relaxed, so I gently made my move. "I think we should
study this book together to break this vicious and corrupt cycle that started from your housemaid, to you and
now, me. Who knows what would become of rose, my ten-year old kid sister, who is about entering
secondary school, if someone does not rise to this? Imagine if all guys succumbed to homosexuality, an all
ladies embraced lesbianism, think of the resultant chaos? If someone negatively inuences your former
house maid, can't we positively inuence the soul sisters? Can you imagine who could be the next victim?
Let's deal with it now, so that it never gets to our kids someday. Let's take responsibility for change." Two
weeks later, I was co-opted into a soul sisters meeting, and our rst assignment was nding a new name. We
chose glitters. Then we did a group study of Every young Woman's Battle: Guarding your mind, heart, and
body in a sex-saturated world. With our latest member, Senior Elizabeth, leading. After a month, we arrived
at ve practical steps to deal with our common problem.
I gladly share our secret with you so that we can deal with the menace of lesbianism among teenagers.
Please share them with others.

Extracted from
“I WISH I KNEW THIS BEFORE I WAS FOURTEEN”
(CAREER, SEX, EXCELLENCE)
BY TEKENA IKOKO
(MOULD AFRICA ACADEMY)

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THERE IS
HOPE
By Ugbejei, Harmony Chigozie
Dear Teens,
I know this came as a shock to you,
how puberty knocked at your door and tugged you
out from your shells.
The bare display of your nakedness and each time,
the sense of dread gains pounds of weight in your
belly.
Emotions a game of exploration and pressure.
Pleasure writhes like a snake inside your belly.
The dread of failure hangs you in its wardrobe.
The spirit of belonging beckons on you.
The dating and sex question
laid side by side with indecision.
'' what am I suppose to do?"
You ask.
Stains from abuse and domestic violence,
sticks as blood stains from a woman's virginal
difcult to wash off.
You watch your life and dreams, slowly drop and
shatter like a broken water pot.
You're broken and ashamed.
The memories of the past
Imprints scary pictures on your mind. Your past is
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now the barometer for your future. You stare
everyday as day inks and slips into night; still pain
drowns you each passing day.
Depression calls on you
and suicide becomes its accomplice.
You ask, "what am I suppose to do?"
The street is your only home. Parents a dream of
the after life. You've had a taste of the vicious foe,
how it squeezes and pounds your belly.
You can write books on the meaning of bread
crumbs
and also give a full description of bare footed.
The sun is the only shade you know and under
bridges, the perfect house you live in.
Self acceptance and self love is a dream to never
dare. Robbery, cultism and prostitution
knits its brow and lures you
like crooked ngers with a seductive smile.
You ask, "What am I supposed to do?"
First, let's make a toast to your elevation. An
elevation of growth; how puberty now coils around
you and frames your mind. It's nothing to fear but
something to revere.
What are you supposed to do？
I know that the dating and sex question
laid side by side with indecision tossing your mind
to and fro but ask yourself
"Am I ready to live in insecurities and low self-
esteem?”
"Have I worked on myself? Do I know what love
truly means? ".
"Do I know that timing is a master key "
“Do I know what time I've walked into ?"
It's a time for work, self discovery and growth.
Dear teens, get a life
and allow time hand you your appointment letter.

What are you supposed to do？?

For you who is broken, it's time to smile because there is beauty in your brokenness.
It's sharp and beautiful as ned honed blades.
It's a prove of your survival,
so grin at it each time it brings bitter memories to your mind and say to it, "I survived".
Though your life seem shattered but did you know that the Potter doesn't need the clay rened. He collects
the clay, renes the clay,
crafts it in his wheel, bakes it and then sends it to the kiln.
So come and let the Potter carry out his craft.
Then shoot depression and
bury it alongside its accomplice because your past can never be a barometer for your future.

What are you suppose to do？

I know the streets is a terrorist who shoots you with bullets. Bullets of hardness, rigidity and frustration. You
can give a detailed account of its rigidity without stuttering for words yet whenever it shoots you, be ready.
Ready with the bullet proof of
Courage, determination, faith, hope and perseverance. Face it. Get tougher, grow, learn and
remember heroes like;
Cosmos Maduka, Walt Disney, Chris Gardenener, Olajumoke Orisaguna, Ramsey Noah, Chris Patt, Oprah
Winfrey, Daniel Craig, Nick Vujicic and many others who despite their dreadful experiences, never
surrendered to defeat but sailed through and life became meaningful for them. While keeping your eyes on
the author and nisher of your faith,
If they can, you too can.
Yes you can! There is hope for you!

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 ASUN
(Peppered goat meat)
INGREDIENTS
Æ Goat meat- (1 kilo)Feeds 5
guests
Æ Pepper and tomato mix
(blended)- 1 cup
Æ Garlic and curry mix- 1 tsp
Æ Ground chilli pepper- 1
tbsp
Æ calabash nutmeg and
rough-skinned plum(
ground pepper soup
spices)- 1/2 tsp
Æ Red onion - 1 big
Æ Palm oil- 2 tbsp
Æ Salt to taste
Æ 2 seasoning cubes
STEPS
Wash chunks of goat meat
with warm water
Put in a bowl and sprinkle
some salt and chili pepper,
mix well with a big spoon
and steam on low heat.
Allow to cook.
When cooked, put chunks of
meat in a heated oven for
about 5minutes to dry up,
while drying, put another
deep pan on low heat and
cook tomato and pepper mix
to dry up.
After drying up the meat,
remove from oven and allow
to cook a bit, then cut into
smaller chunks.
Season the tomato and
pepper mix with curry and
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garlic mix, cubes, salt and
grated onions. Mix well and
add palm oil to the mix still
on low heat
Add the goat meat to the
seasoned tomato and pepper
mix and stir until the sauce in
it dries out a little. Put off
heat and serve hot.
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LIST OF
CONTRIBUTORS

° CHIEF EDITOR, YEAST TO RISE MAGAZINE- I want to specially appreciate everyone who
MACANTHONY DIASA contributed their time, resources and energy into
publishing M.A.D CATALYST Mentoring and Training
° MODEL ON COVER PAGE - THE FAMILY OF Organisation's maiden edition magazine "Yeast to
MR AND MRS PAUL AND SHARON DUMERE Rise". I want to also appreciate Mrs. Sharon Paul
° AUGUST EDITION MODELS- SARIMA ERNEST Dumere and her beautiful family for the time they
AND ANABEL EDWIN OF FANDESVIC put into this Work. Your story have truly inspired us
all. To Pastor Ben N. Owhor, thank you for editing
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, PORT HARCOURT
this work. God richly bless you. And to all other
° IKECHUKWU GERALD - YEAST TO RISE contributors, well done! We are indeed making a
MAGAZINE TEAM LEADER. difference in Africa through our inspiring words.
° SEX EDUCATION ARTICLE - BY CATH
MacAnthony Diasa,
HAKANSON Chief Editor, Yeast to Rise Magazine.
° THE WEB CALLED MASTURBATION- BEN .N.
OWHOR, PRESIDENT, AMBASSADOR OF
LIGHT TEENAGE AND YOUTH MINISTRY
ORGANISATION, PORT HARCOURT.
° BREAKING THE VICIOUS CYCLE - EXTRACTED
FROM “I WISH I KNEW THIS BEFORE I WAS
FOURTEEN” BY TEKENA IKOKO
° ASUN (PEPPERED GOAT MEAT) BY CRAVERS
° DESIGN - FOOTPRINT MEDIA
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