Pink ribbon blues.

An important article recently came out in Anthropology magazine about the after effects of breast cancer on a woman’s sexuality. The article is about one woman’s research with breast cancer survivors in Spain. Many of the women report feeling an enormous  impact on their sexuality after undergoing cancer treatment. A theme that kept coming up …

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First moon party.

They did it again! I don’t know if you remember the “camp gyno” ad that went viral last year but the company “Hello Flo” came out with another video which is also adorable/hilarious/touching-in-a-weird-way. I do think these ads are really funny. I also think they are a commentary on how important to girls their first …

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Woman Code.

I’m reading a fascinating book written by holistic health coach, Alisa Vitti. The title of the book is Woman Code and provides great advice and research on how to regulate menstrual cycles, clear up skin, lose weight, alleviate PMS, improve moods, and have better sex by following a whole-foods program. The idea behind following a whole-foods …

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Eye contact matters.

I think you can feel seen and known and loved when someone really looks you in the eye. A recent article in the New York Times titled, “Pssst. Look Over Here” by Kate Murphy, explores the importance of eye contact. “Only actual eye contact fully activates those parts of the brain that allow us to …

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But we have no time…Or do we?

One of the most common complaints among couples is feeling like they don’t have time to bond. Between the stresses of work, home, parenting, and other responsibilities, spending quality time with each other often falls to the bottom of the list. Yes, the occasional date night or vacation can be a nice break that provides …

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