IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / The history of reproductive justice 02 / Angela Doyinsola Aina 03 / Jackie Edouard and Zakia Haughton 04 / Linda Goler Blount 05 / Young Black Women for Choice (YB4C) 06 / Chelsea VonChaz 07 / Resources ICYMI: This year’s theme for Black History Month, set by the Association for …
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“This past summer, 23-year-old Valentina Sampaio became the first transgender model to be featured in the glossy pages of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit edition.” IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Rachel Levine confirmed as US Assistant Health Secretary 02 / Trans model Valentina Sampaio featured in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition 03 / Pantene launches a TV ad …
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TL;DR: On this World Doula Day, we interview Emilie Rodriguez, traditional birth worker and founder of Ashé Birth Services and newly launched The Bridge Directory, about her journey to birth work, her perspective on advocating for equity among BIPOC birthing communities, and the importance of mentorship, community, and eldership in the call to arms for …
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March is Endometriosis Awareness Month! You may recognize the term ‘endometriosis’ from your IG or Twitter feed thanks to the many brave celebs who have decided to share their stories and bring more awareness to this chronic disease. If you need a refresher on what endo is all about, check out our recent blog post. …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / How Endometriosis Changed Marilyn’s Life 02 / What an Endometriosis Diagnosis Means 03 / Marilyn’s Complex Relationship With Pain 04 / Resources for Brave Endo Warriors How endometriosis changed Marilyn’s life TL/DR: Actress and sex icon Marilyn Monroe struggled silently with endometriosis throughout her whole life. The unbearable pain she …
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TL/DR: We speak with Tuscaloosa-based doula and lactation counselor Mariah Alyce about her journey into doula work, the role of doula as advocate, and her top wellness tips (valuable both during pregnancy and throughout all stages of life). On December 3rd, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a call to action …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / What’s your current #1 goal? 02 / What’s one of the biggest challenges you’ve faced? 03 / How has the pandemic impacted your routine? 04 / Do you change your workout routine at all during your period? 05 / Has Flex changed how you manage your period? 06 / Any …
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TL/DR: Doulas aren’t just pregnancy coaches for the likes of celebrities and social media influencers. The majority – including Boston-based doula Jessie Laurore – are drawn to their field of work in order to serve as advocates for birth equity, especially among BIPOC communities. Whether you’re having your first child or your sixth, pregnancy is an incredibly …
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Our Interview With Surfing Legend Keala Kennelly World champion big wave surfer Keala Kennelly doesn’t just compete, she pioneers. From battling boys on the water at age 9 before a girls’ surf category existed, to opening the door as the first female and openly gay big wave champion, Kennelly seems unstoppable as a champion of …
You may have seen her dancing in Beyoncé’s “Get Me Bodied” and “Green Light” videos, or watched her interview with The Scene, which has racked up over 18 million views. Not just a novelty act, pioneer professional plus-sized dancer Akira Armstrong demands to be taken seriously and is ready to prove, once and for all, …
Honoring the Many Incredible Womxn Who’ve Changed History While we truly need more than one month to honor womxn’s history, now is a great time to celebrate the progress we’ve made in womxn’s rights: To celebrate Women’s History Month, let’s start by talking about some of the women who have changed – or are continuing …
Facts & statistics about global period habits, concerns, and trends I don’t know about you, but I grew up in a bubble. I didn’t learn about periods until some woke kids at 4th-grade summer camp broke the news and tore my innocent world apart. Later, I found out that my mom forced my older sister …
