Subterms
I was in middle school when I went on my first “summer diet.” I was much too aware of the looming possibility that I’d be around boys while wearing a tankini soon enough (the public pool was like preteen Tinder before Tinder was a thing). Brief, but relevant side note: the “boys” I’m referring to […] More
For some reason, telling our partner what we want to change or try or stop in our sex lives is terrifying. According to Dr. Mimi Shagaga, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, it’s totally normal to feel uncomfortable at first. “Sex can be a taboo topic for many,” Dr. Shagaga said. “Oftentimes, this relates to the way sex […] More
With gyms around the world closed and living room workouts starting to feel uninspiring as summer weather strikes, there’s one incredibly simple option when it comes to a way to move your body: running. Now, I was not running’s biggest fan a few years ago. True story: I once feigned a fainting spell one lap […] More
I saw this phrase scroll across Instagram: Black joy is an act of Black resistance. Reading that eight-word sentence hit me because it was a reminder I needed. I have been intentional about finding joy in my life since I turned 30—and traveling solo is one of my joy points—which prompted me to lean into […] More
In a mere matter of months, you and your significant other have probably gone from comparing calendars in order to spend more quality time together to bickering about who got to pick the last Netflix show and longing for an hour apart. A relationship in isolation looks a lot different than a relationship in a […] More
While justice-demanding protests and Instagram blackouts have taken center stage this week, if change is going to happen, support of the Black community can’t stop there. If you too are wondering what you can do as an ally beyond pressing the “post” button or making a donation, the answer is clear: it’s extremely important now […] More
With so many things grasping for our attention and time, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and overburdened. But what would happen if we learned to simply say “no?” Saying no is a radical form of self-care because it helps you prioritize your well-being over your obligations and relationships. Of course, there are deadlines to meet, […] More
How is a Black woman created? Is she born with ‘sass’ on her tongue and anger in her eyes? At what point in my life did my heart and my mind feel the weight of my Blackness? Was it my hair? Was it in the way my mother discouraged me from wearing it out, natural, […] More
