Working as a full-spectrum doula, my role is to provide non-medical support to people through labor, birth, and beyond. Birth is one of the most intense experiences any human may…
'WAP' Is Great But Don't Freak Out If You Deal With Vaginal Dryness
This pandemic has touched us all in one way or another. From isolation to loss and grief, to economic hardship, worries about health, isolation, putting dreams on hold, changing and…
If you’re wearing a face mask with a little plastic valve embedded in it, you should know that valves compromise the effectiveness of the mask—and this is true whether your mask is a hardware-store N95 or a designer cloth mask. Read more…
I grew up in a household with almost no filter and very open dialogue about all things vagina and vulva related. As cringeworthy as it was at times, I’m grateful…
I was introduced to Father Earth in 1993 and wrote about my experience in an article, “The Resurrection of Father Earth and the Return of True Partnership Between Men and Women.” Since then my life has never been the same. When Clarissa Pinkola Estes, author of Women Who Run With The Wolves, offered her poem, […]
Working From Home? Simple Yoga Tips for Your Body and Mind
With the COVID-19 pandemic, many areas of our lives have shifted to being virtual – especially work. More and more people are working or going to school from home, which…
If you hike a lot, or go for walks in parks, you’ve probably memorized what poison ivy looks like—and if you haven’t, you should. Leaflets clustered in threes, let it be, and all that. But as summer turns to autumn, there’s an important change to note: poison ivy can change colors just like the leaves […]
This has been a hell of a year, and you’re not alone if you’ve found pandemic life has affected your mood. But are you suffering from a mild case of lockdown blues, or do you have depression that could benefit from seeing a professional? A depression screening could help. Read more…
Try One of These Healthy Habits Each Day This Month
As we hinted last week, our October challenge is an all-around health reset, aiming to help you get all the basics of your health back on track. Today we’re sharing a calendar with something small you can do each day for the next four weeks. Read more…