Married and no sex anymore: mbulu as a pastoral problem in Mzimba in northern Malawi

This study focusses on the traditional belief of the district of Mzimba, which is situated in the northern part of Malawi. Women who reach menopause who believe in mbulu refuse to have sex with their husbands, They believe that un-used sperms come out during menstruation, but since the period is pas...

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Main Author: Kamwela, Bonet Byton (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Mzuzu Luviri Press 2020
In:Year: 2020
Further subjects:B Menopause Social aspects (Malawi) (Mzimba District)
B Manners and customs
B Mzimba District (Malawi) Social life and customs
B Malawi ; Mzimba District
B Sex
B Menopause ; Social aspects
B Sex customs (Malawi) (Mzimba District)
B Sex customs
B Sex (Malawi) (Mzimba District)

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