Photo by Erik-Jan Leusink on Unsplash Editor's note: Information in the following article may be triggering for those dealing with sexual abuse. Awareness of Sexual Assault At the turn…
Category: Women’s Health
What I do to be Empowered: Five Small, Significant Actions For Female Empowerment
Step Up For Mental Health · What I do to be Empowered: Five Small, Significant Actions For Female Empowerment The Ottoman of Official Empowerment Empowerment comes in endless forms. For…
5 Of The Best Ways Black Women Can Protect Their Mental Health
During February, we celebrate Black History Month. Like every American, African-Americans do undergo mental health issues as well. However, one group of people who go through a lot are Black…
How Domestic Violence Impacts Women’s Mental Health
Throughout America, many women find themselves in relationships with men that all of a sudden become verbally and physically abusive. They know that these relationships are not good for their…
Postpartum Depression: More Than Baby Blues?
When you’re a first-time mom, you are living in a world of brand-new experiences. Pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum phase will all bring expected as well as unexpected changes. It…
How Women Can Maintain Balance Working from Home
Remote working, or working from home, does come with several positive points. If you’re a woman involved in this line of work, it could have its pros and cons. For…
Working Moms and a Pandemic
It’s hard enough to be working moms under normal circumstances, let alone with a pandemic happening. With schools closed all around the country, there is a childcare crisis going on…
Orthorexia: My Struggle With the “Purest” Eating Disorder
Whether you’re scrolling on social media or perusing the aisles of your favorite grocery store, the encouragement to eat healthier is everywhere. The global wellness economy is a 4 trillion+…
I Don’t Know If I Want Kids and That’s Okay
I don’t know what I want in my life. It’s not because I’m indecisive. It’s not because I’m not motivated enough. It’s because we tend to believe what we’re taught.…
The Talk: Mental Benefits on Your Sexual Health
This week, I’d like to discuss something that you may or may not have already talked about—sex. Whether you haven’t had it, you have had it, had too little, or…