Three mental health professionals share insights on anxiety causes and the medical realities of anxiety.
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Lillian Wald, Founder of American Community Nursing
A recent nursing graduate and reformer-to-be, Lillian Wald believed in a strong correlation between poverty and disease.
Health in Her HUE Founder Aims Change Health Advocacy for Black Women
Racial health disparities are a pervasive problem in the U.S. Health in Her HUE founder Ashlee Wisdom aims to change that.
Sid on Sex: Unerotic Pleasure is the First Self-Care
Even as a sex columnist, sex is not what comes to mind for Sid Azmi when thinking about pleasure. Azmi’s ultimate indulgence is “time of one’s own.”
Can a Woman Over 50 Magically Recreate Herself?
The answer is yes—and she must. Clinical psychologist Cecilia Dintino talks about the importance of overcoming the void.
Sid on Sex: The Feminist’s Guide to Sex Toys
Sid Azmi, the owner of a Brooklyn sex shop, says “pleasure begins with the permission to self-love.” Sex toys should be a part of that.
Excerpt of Illustrated Exploration “Wakeful Night” by Nicole Skibola
Nicole Skibola leads readers through the stages of identity, fear, and metaphorical thinking associated with a cancer diagnosis.
Are Women More Prone to Addiction?
New studies show that addiction might be more complicated than previously thought, with gender playing a significant role.
Sid on Sex: Instead of Slut Shaming, Let’s Embrace the Label
What if instead of slut shaming, we could proudly own our hard-earned right to pleasure?
Kate Spade’s Red Scarf
Even Kate Spade’s farewell had a touch of glamour. What does that haunting red scarf mean for how we understand depression?
Ask a Psychologist: Should I Go to Therapy?
It could always be good time to go to therapy—and not just because you’re in crisis.
Ovarian Cancer: Our Talk with Brooklyn-Based Non-Profit T.E.A.L.
The brooklyn-based ovarian cancer foundation T.E.A.L. seeks to educate, support, and raise funds for research on this insidious disease.
Sid on Sex: A Valentine’s Day Gift That Lasts
On Valentine’s Day, instead of purchasing a symbolic gift, take the opportunity to rewrite your own relationship terms and reactivate your commitment.
How I Came to Terms With PMDD
For women living with PMDD, menstruation can be especially fraught. The key to finding relief is recognizing the symptoms.