February marks Black History Month. It is a time where we collectively recognize the contributions and honor the legacies of Black people past and present. This month, Ovia is celebrating birth workers who strive for equitable and just birth outcomes in the Black community. In the...
If you’re like a lot of entrepreneurs, you question whether work-life balance is possible. As you build and grow your business, the push to sacrifice sleep, healthy meals, and time with loved ones is ever present. But, there is another way....
You’ve heard the recommendations, but the truth is, getting a full night of sleep can seem like an impossible task at times. Yet it’s imperative—especially for Black women. “Sleep is the foundation of health,” notes Tiffany Lester, M.D., medical director at Parsley Health in San Francisco....
Recovery can take many forms and unfolds differently for everyone. Here advocates around the country offer wisdom to help Black women heal after experiencing sexual assault. First, remember that you are not to blame: “Many of us want to speak up, but we don’t,” says Lyvonne Picou,...
Colorful vibrators with USB chargers, Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist, old-school records, and vintage issues of Playboy are just a few of the items you can find at Feelmore, a sex-positive erotic shop based in Oakland, California that's owned and operated by Nenna Joiner. ...