Weekly Reads: November 28- December 4
“Beauty is an inner phenomenon! It lies in the heart of every person!" - Gurudev
* Sexuality 101*
An Ode To Professor Missy Elliott, Ph.D., Sexuality and Then Some: Was there anyone you admired in middle or high school? If you ask my friends and me, we'd say........Maya Angelou, Queen Latifah, Marie Curie, Erykah, and probably Remy Ma and Lil Kim. Yes, to us, those women embodied strength, power, and embraced their authentic selves. But, the one who taught us OWN our sexuality, to do us, and look good doing it would be, Queen Missy Elliott.
An Ode To Professor Missy Elliott, Ph.D., Sexuality and Then Some: Was there anyone you admired in middle or high school? If you ask my friends and me, we'd say........Maya Angelou, Queen Latifah, Marie Curie, Erykah, and probably Remy Ma and Lil Kim. Yes, to us, those women embodied strength, power, and embraced their authentic selves. But, the one who taught us OWN our sexuality, to do us, and look good doing it would be, Queen Missy Elliott.
*Good Reads*
- Kicking Negative Out and Then Some:The One Thing We All Need To Be Better At
- Let's....Talk...ABOUT SEX: Let’s Talk About Sex… Are You Still There?
- Grooves In The Heart: How American Horror Story Got Kathy Bates Her Groove Back
*CHECK IT OUT*
Check Out---- The #Orangetheworld tags and stand in solidarity to end violence against women & girls. #EndViolence
Check Out---- The #Orangetheworld tags and stand in solidarity to end violence against women & girls. #EndViolence
Interesting Find-The Original Skinner (@OriginalSkinner) a sister/brother duo with a weekly Facebook Talk Show on dating, sex, and relationship. Check It Out: https://www.facebook.com/theoriginalskinners/
Weekly Reads: November 21-November 27
“Stay true to yourself, yet always be open to learn.........” ―Phillip Sweet
* To Become A Man, One Must Lose Their Humanity*
What does it mean to be man? Does it mean to be in control, to use force instead of words, to ride yourself of all things feminine and emotional, to emasculate others, and above all, to lose any bit of humanity you have left in you?: Find out in our review of the Netflix Original Documentary----The Mask You Live In, exploring toxic masculinity, its the affect/effect on boys and men, and what it means to be a man in today's society.
What does it mean to be man? Does it mean to be in control, to use force instead of words, to ride yourself of all things feminine and emotional, to emasculate others, and above all, to lose any bit of humanity you have left in you?: Find out in our review of the Netflix Original Documentary----The Mask You Live In, exploring toxic masculinity, its the affect/effect on boys and men, and what it means to be a man in today's society.
* In The News*
*Good Reads*
- #Protecting The P: 8 ways women can protect their pussies from Donald Trump’s America
- Can We Talk About #NoDAPL: At least 167 injured by police at Standing Rock. #NoDAPL
- Mental Health and Visualization:My sisters and I made a short film for mental health awareness
*Quotes and GIF TIME*
Depending on where you are and what you're doing,this week may feel long or short so let's end this week with two quotes and a calming gif
Depending on where you are and what you're doing,this week may feel long or short so let's end this week with two quotes and a calming gif
Weekly Reads: November 14-November 20
“Believe in yourself and nothing can stop you.” ― Minako/Sailor Venus
* #MyPeriodandBirthconrolRevolution*
Sista's Are Doing It For Themselves; One Menstrual and Contraceptives App At A Time: Often times, the media shames women for having their period and deemed disgusting. Remember the 2015 empowering and solidarity driven #PeriodsAreNotAnInsult hashtag? The movement that started after Donald Trump infamous fight with Megyn Kelly where he made a statement about her being on her period and I quote, " "blood coming out of her whatever." #PeriodsAreNotAnInsult was used to educate, empower, and disarm the shaming of the menstrual cycle.
Sista's Are Doing It For Themselves; One Menstrual and Contraceptives App At A Time: Often times, the media shames women for having their period and deemed disgusting. Remember the 2015 empowering and solidarity driven #PeriodsAreNotAnInsult hashtag? The movement that started after Donald Trump infamous fight with Megyn Kelly where he made a statement about her being on her period and I quote, " "blood coming out of her whatever." #PeriodsAreNotAnInsult was used to educate, empower, and disarm the shaming of the menstrual cycle.
* In The News*
*Good Reads*
- The Medias Portrayal of Asexuals: No, Asexuals Aren’t Sociopaths And Robots
- Speaking Up--Sexual Assault in The Military: 'We Do Not Have Equity’: Women in the Military Speak Out on Sexual Trauma
- The Marriage of Self care and exercise:Cardio Protects You From Depression, Says Million-Person Study
*COOL FINDS*
Watch, Listen, and Check It Out
Watch: The Netflix Documentary, Trapped---Reproductive Rights and Reproductive Justice in America #AccessToAbortion
Watch, Listen, and Check It Out
Watch: The Netflix Documentary, Trapped---Reproductive Rights and Reproductive Justice in America #AccessToAbortion
Listen To: NPR's Shots Health News-----Access To Abortion Could Be Curtailed Under Trump Administration
Check It Out: Million Women March, diverse women from around the country are organizing a Million Women March on the day President-Elect Donald J Trump is Sworn on Janurary 21, Washington DC
Check It Out: Million Women March, diverse women from around the country are organizing a Million Women March on the day President-Elect Donald J Trump is Sworn on Janurary 21, Washington DC
Weekly Reads: November 7-November 13
“Expose yourself to your deepest fear; after that, fear has no power, and the fear of freedom shrinks and vanishes.
You are free.” ― Jim Morrison
You are free.” ― Jim Morrison
* Short, Sweet, and Informative*
Instagram and The Sexual Health Revolution; Social Media Post can inspire sexual rights revolution, educate, and inform: I saw an Instagram post once where a girl talked about her period nightmare: She started her period at 12 at her baby sitters house who just happened to be a guy, the guy and the girl freaked out and the boy decided to call 911. The comment section was filled with, OMG, are you serious? to.... this is why we need effective sex. ed courses.
Instagram and The Sexual Health Revolution; Social Media Post can inspire sexual rights revolution, educate, and inform: I saw an Instagram post once where a girl talked about her period nightmare: She started her period at 12 at her baby sitters house who just happened to be a guy, the guy and the girl freaked out and the boy decided to call 911. The comment section was filled with, OMG, are you serious? to.... this is why we need effective sex. ed courses.
* In The News*
*Good Reads*
- Eradicating Toxic Masculinity: IWF explains, how Campus Administrators Work to Purge Male Students of Their "Toxic Masculinity"
- Understanding the Election and Women’s Health: The Presidential Policy Series: Women’s Reproductive Health
- Teens speaking up about the election: It Really Does Get Into Your
Head.’ The Election, Through the Eyes of Teenage Girls
*COOL FINDS*
Watch-Listen-Appreciate-Get Involved
Watch: The "Man Up" campaign new video; encourages men to talk about their feelings
Listen To: NPR's Youth Radio-----When Depression Hits, Teens Find Help
Appreciate: The Legalize V Campaign,uncensoring the V(VAGINA), breaking sexual health taboos, and speaking honestly about ourselves and our bodies
Watch-Listen-Appreciate-Get Involved
Watch: The "Man Up" campaign new video; encourages men to talk about their feelings
Listen To: NPR's Youth Radio-----When Depression Hits, Teens Find Help
Appreciate: The Legalize V Campaign,uncensoring the V(VAGINA), breaking sexual health taboos, and speaking honestly about ourselves and our bodies
Get Involved: Science with Sophie: Science Comedy for Girls, teaching and encouraging girls to become involved in science