As someone deeply invested in how Black people, bodies and stories are seen, and felt, I’ve been reflecting on the upcoming new season of Love Is Blind. The show’s concept is simple yet powerful: people ...
Pleasure isn’t a luxury. It isn’t an escape from survival. It’s not something you wait to receive after proving your worth or enduring enough struggle. Despite the messages that have been told to Black cis ...
A creative embodiment exercise to help you visualize, name and honor what safety, desire and joy feel like in your body.With mental health check-ins, a body cues chart and a pleasure language guide. WHY THIS ...
For many Black trans, cis and femme women, the body has long been a site of survival. Our bodies have carried the history of moments filled accomplishments, resistance and beauty. Throughout history, our bodies have ...
Have you ever been at a cookout, laughing, talking, and out of nowhere, someone brings up a topic that makes everyone pause? Maybe it’s something personal, maybe it’s a little awkward. But guess what? Sometimes, ...
February is Cancer Prevention Month, a time to reflect on the importance of health and wellness in our lives. For the Black community, this month is a reminder to take proactive steps toward understanding and ...
Our experiences with sexual and relational health are deeply shaped by the world around us—our culture, our histories and the people in our lives. From childhood friendships to adult sisterhoods, the relationships we cultivate can ...
Maternal mental health illnesses typically occur during the perinatal period, which is during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Mental health illnesses such as depression, generalized anxiety disorder and post traumatic stress disorder are just a few ...
Upspoken community, what is something you’re creating, reading, watching or listening to that is pushing you to prioritize your health and happiness? I’m currently rewatching “Survival of the Thickest” and it has given me so ...
Spring has arrived! With the gentle breeze, blossoming flowers and the anticipation of fresh starts, it’s a season overflowing with reminders to embrace growth and cultivate personal development. But this year, let’s switch things ...
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