Upspoken had the privilege of talking to Dr. Cathia Walters-Knight, a licensed clinical psychologist. She hosted a Black couples retreat in May and was preparing to host a Black women wellness retreat for July. Dr. ...
by Thea Monyeé The silence around pleasure and Black womanhood is weakening as new conversations emerge. Until recently, I hadn’t engaged in a single conversation about pleasure with anyone in my family, and I don’t ...
We’ve been there before, scrolling mindlessly through Instagram only to see a photo of a curvaceous, full-lipped, brown-skinned girl… except she’s not Black. Just last year, a Twitter trend surfaced exposing non-Black women for what ...
Read the article in its entirety at Wild Flower… Discover your Pelvic Muscles Next time you’re mid pee, stop yourself. Well done! You’ve just discovered your PC or pubococcygeus muscle. This magic muscle not only supports ...
by Tiffany Lit’Shae Nikki Giovanni once said, “Everything will change. The only question is growing up or decaying.” These words rang through my ears as I sat in front of a glass of merlot and ...
Repeat after me, “I am grateful for my body and I am in full control of my thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.” Sex-positivity is a movement, and it’s time we educate, self-define, and express. This movement ...
As a child, I deeply resented yet felt responsible for being the “mature strong” one in my family. I wore many masks to disguise my displeasure; however, it was impossible for me to hide chronic ...
We, as Black women, are resilient. There’s no question about it. However, there comes a point where resilience can’t solve everything. Too often we try to muscle through our stress and anxiety on our own. ...
Read the article in its entirety at Therapyforblackgirls.com… By Dr. Joy | October 1, 2018 October 10 is my birthday and like all true Libras, I celebrate all month long lol! This year to celebrate, ...
Jimanekia Eborn is a sex educator, trauma specialist, media consultant, and host of the podcast Trauma Queen. We spoke to Jimanekia about understanding Black women’s experiences with trauma and the importance of practicing self-care. Jimanekia ...
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