Let’s be clear: sexual health is health. It’s not gossip, a punishment, or something you should have to whisper about as if you’re doing something wrong. You have the right to accurate information, respectful care, ...
When’s the last time you checked in with yourself, not just to ask whether you’re happy in a relationship, but to ask how the relationship is affecting your emotional well-being? And before we get into ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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