5 Reasons to Show More Affection Life can sometimes get in the way of us expressing our loving emotions to those who mean the most to us. We can all agree that this lack may not be good for our emotional health, but did you know that it can hurt us physically? Studies have proven Continue Reading
Goal-setting—at times it can seem like a double-edged sword. The anticipation of embarking on a new journey for yourself can be wonderfully fulfilling. At the same time, you are faced with the reality of having to make (some big) changes and honest commitments to yourself regarding future life choices. The fact of the matter is, Continue Reading
Healthy Eating on a Budget Many of us have dealt with the issue of having to choose between paying more to eat healthy or saving money by choosing the less nutritious route. Unfortunately, this battle between our pockets and our health tends to happens more often than it should. Making the effort to eat a Continue Reading
Without a doubt, it is ideal to receive all of our key nutrients through our diet, but for most of us, it doesn’t always happen that way. As women, there are certain changes our bodies go through which require that we pay special attention to what our diet is providing us. This way we can Continue Reading
Teaching Our Girls to Love Their True Selves  The media can be a dangerous animal. Whether it is magazines, movies, music or television, we are constantly bombarded with images of what is and isn’t considered to be beautiful and how we can fit the standard. As adults, we are able to logically decipher these messages Continue Reading
By Felicia S.W. Thomas The ticket price of a brand new 2014 luxury vehicle starts somewhere around $38,200.00. One year later, its worth is less than half. A high-end designer blouse might fetch 20% of its value a year later, at a consignment shop or a single dollar bill at a garage sale. Today, Continue Reading
By Ariel-Nicole I started studying sex a little over three years ago. More than just the statistics about sexually transmitted diseases, you know, the things no one talks about, like loss of desire, sexual anxiety, how to perform a sexual act, intimacy issues, etc. I was already a therapist and counselor but didn’t really know Continue Reading
25,000—this is the number of infants that die every year as a result of infant mortality, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Infant mortality is classified as the death of a baby before his/her first birthday, and African American women are 2.3 times more likely to deal with this issue compared to non-Hispanic whites. Continue Reading
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines authenticity as being true to one’s own personality, spirit or character. I call this “owning” who you are and living from your core – being fully and completely aware and accepting of who you are. To me, authenticity is the most truthful place within myself. It is me making a choice Continue Reading
