THEY go by names such as Velabahleke, Inhlanhla, Isivuthevuthe and Bhekamina.
Although they may sound sweet to the ear, these are not names of beautiful babies.
They are creams and soaps which are said to help lovelorn women tighten their vaginas to increase sexual pleasure that would result in keeping their lovers.
Some, like Bhekamina, are said to make a woman so attractive to her lover that he wouldn't even bother eyeing other women.
A street vendor in the bustling Johannesburg CBD, who refused to identify herself, said she was making a killing due to great demand.
She said women between the ages of 25 and 40 are the ones who buy the products the most.
"It's tough out there as a woman looking for love or for your partner to give his attention to you only. These women are trying to hold on to their loved ones, there's nothing wrong with that," she said.
"Add a bit of water, rub on the soap and apply the foam on your vagina. Wait for 10 minutes then rinse it off and you'll see results." She did not elaborate.
These soaps are sold at R20 each and are easily accessible. Some of their names are Velabahleke (to make people happy when they see you), Inhlanhla (luck) and Isivuthevuthe (for hotness in bed).
Some are described on the packaging as an antiseptic soap that "keeps your private part clean and free from unpleasant odour due to bacteria". The soaps also promise to tighten vaginal muscles.
One customer, who identified herself as Nthabiseng said: "I've been using these soaps for years, they work. I recently started using Bhekamina, and realised whenever my husband gets paid, he gives all his salary to me and does not cheat.
"Whenever we have sex, he tells me that it feels like the first time, like I'm a virgin."
Some men had different views, one said: "This is deceitful. Accept and love the way you are."
One said: "I applaud women who use these, they know how to keep their men. If the vagina is tight, then men will stay in that relationship."
The packaging of these products does not show ingredients nor do they have a stamp of approval by the South African Bureau of Standards.
Gynaecologist Dr Derek Merrell advised women against the use of these products.
"There is no scientific proof that supports claims of these product, but they are likely to make the vagina dry which is not comfortable for women."
ntsambab@sowetan.co.za
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Keep it tight, keep him keen - soaps come filled with promises
THEY go by names such as Velabahleke, Inhlanhla, Isivuthevuthe and Bhekamina.
Although they may sound sweet to the ear, these are not names of beautiful babies.
They are creams and soaps which are said to help lovelorn women tighten their vaginas to increase sexual pleasure that would result in keeping their lovers.
Some, like Bhekamina, are said to make a woman so attractive to her lover that he wouldn't even bother eyeing other women.
A street vendor in the bustling Johannesburg CBD, who refused to identify herself, said she was making a killing due to great demand.
She said women between the ages of 25 and 40 are the ones who buy the products the most.
"It's tough out there as a woman looking for love or for your partner to give his attention to you only. These women are trying to hold on to their loved ones, there's nothing wrong with that," she said.
"Add a bit of water, rub on the soap and apply the foam on your vagina. Wait for 10 minutes then rinse it off and you'll see results." She did not elaborate.
These soaps are sold at R20 each and are easily accessible. Some of their names are Velabahleke (to make people happy when they see you), Inhlanhla (luck) and Isivuthevuthe (for hotness in bed).
Some are described on the packaging as an antiseptic soap that "keeps your private part clean and free from unpleasant odour due to bacteria". The soaps also promise to tighten vaginal muscles.
One customer, who identified herself as Nthabiseng said: "I've been using these soaps for years, they work. I recently started using Bhekamina, and realised whenever my husband gets paid, he gives all his salary to me and does not cheat.
"Whenever we have sex, he tells me that it feels like the first time, like I'm a virgin."
Some men had different views, one said: "This is deceitful. Accept and love the way you are."
One said: "I applaud women who use these, they know how to keep their men. If the vagina is tight, then men will stay in that relationship."
The packaging of these products does not show ingredients nor do they have a stamp of approval by the South African Bureau of Standards.
Gynaecologist Dr Derek Merrell advised women against the use of these products.
"There is no scientific proof that supports claims of these product, but they are likely to make the vagina dry which is not comfortable for women."
ntsambab@sowetan.co.za
For more stories like this one, be sure to buy the Sowetan newspaper from Mondays to Fridays
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