Self love is often presented as something we can implement, nurture and maintain with ease. A routine we can perfect. A mindset we can lock into place if we try hard enough. But when life ...
There are seasons where loving yourself feels intuitive. Almost effortless. And then there are seasons that are…different…more difficult. Times when the ground feels unstable, routines dissolve and the future feels too abstract to plan for. ...
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 ...
Holding space for Black women, the Upspoken way, means holding space for those in our circles, unapologetically, through every season and every rhythm. It also means, and encourages us, to remember that the start of ...
Healing is often described as a journey that unfolds in its own time. It is not something we can rush or force, and it is not a straight path. “Trust the healing process. It takes ...
Pain during consensual sex affects many people, even when the mood is right and the experience is wanted. Known medically as dyspareunia, this physical discomfort can impact intimacy, self-esteem and relationships. Dyspareunia is common, treatable ...
Seasons shifting can serve as a gentle invitation to nurture your mind, heart and body with stories, music and media that honor your journey, celebrate your essence and hold space for care and reflection. To ...
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 ...
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