Spend some time relaxing to honor National Relaxation Day today. Do whatever calms you down, whether relaxing by the beach,
Are Your Meds Making You Smell? You, indeed, read that right. And it is a question that will require some serious
Black women suffer from uterine fibroids more than women of other races. According to some national statistics, at least 25%
So, you’ve had a stressful day, and all you want to do is relax. An evening of self-care is in
Syndie Berrette is a psychiatric nurse of nine years. Berrette worked to reclaim her mental health, but she also changed
Hot Girl Summer is drawing near. In a previous article, we discussed getting our fashions ready for the summer. In addition to having the right wardrobe, it is imperative that we have our skin care game on point. There is nothing worse than seeing someone in a dope outfit with bad hygiene. I am going to give you a glimpse at some of my favorite skin care products and discuss building a shower/bath routine that will keep you fresh and glowing all summer long.
National Anxiety and Depression Awareness Week in the first week of May is designated to recognize and bring awareness to anxiety and depression. Raising awareness surrounding the most common mental health disorders this week is very important for ending the stigmas regarding mental illness. Oftentimes the social attitudes and conversations surrounding mental health and mental illness bring a cloud of shame and secrecy that causes many to suffer in silence.
What is celibacy? Well, it’s a vow of long-term restraint from sexual intercourse, often until marriage. Easily confused with abstinence, not everyone understands celibacy in the same manner. For example, masturbation is sometimes substituted for coupled sex when people go cold turkey from all forms of sexual pleasure. Even though sex improves our moods, boosts our immune system, and a host of other health-positive things, the hook-up culture has been anything but positive for many women.
When girls are transitioning to womanhood it is critical for them to have mentors that can help them navigate puberty, adolescence and young adulthood more seamlessly. Founder of the DoV Club, Susan Jackson has established a program curated to nurture young women and girls into mature, upstanding and divinely designed women. Read our exclusive interview with Susan Jackson to learn more about her and her transformative mentorship program.
For Mental Health Awareness Month, SwagHer is hosting Reclaiming My Mind, an exclusive event that will provide a safe space for Black women to discuss their mental health struggles, learn new ways to help them manage their mental health and gain sisterly support. We are looking for affective panelists that understand the importance of mental health, and have beneficial advice for Black women who are seeking mental clarity and stress reduction in their lives.