THE JOURNAL
A safe and brave space for intersectional conversations around sex, love, relationships, parenting, and life.
Habits, Practices, and Rituals
I was rejecting the word itself. Maybe it's because it sounded so rigid and when I would hear “falling off their routines” or when I would fall off of my routine it created more disconnection to the idea or concept.
The Art of Asking for Help: Why It's So Hard and How to Overcome Barriers
One of the gifts this current season with depression is giving me is the gift to rewrite a lot of the stories of trauma around asking for and receiving support when my mental health isn’t at capacity.
I Wrote a Love Letter to My Depression
This year I told myself that I wanted to deepen my commitment to self-love. The moment I had that aha moment, I made a commitment to myself once again.
Living Alongside Depression
I have been living alongside depression since I was 15 years old. It’s here to stay and I have to accept it as part of my life.
It’s no longer a ghost from my past and I can live with it, I can live alongside it.
How to Cope with a Trauma Response
Trauma fucking sucks! There’s really not more to it. It’s hard, it causes a lot of pain and suffering, and its hard to cope with for both you and your loved ones.
I’m sharing 11 of my personal tips that I use to cope with the effects of trauma.
Our Favorite Erogenous Zones
Every part of your body has its own role in getting you ready for sex and experiencing orgasm, so it's important to know where all those parts are, what they do best, and how they work together to make you feel good.
Your body has thousands of erogenous zones or areas where stimulation can create pleasure. These can be on the outside surface of the body such as the nipples, inner thighs, and genitals, as well as inside the body such as the G-spot and A-spot. All these areas contain nerve endings that respond to different types of stimulation and can create pleasure. Knowing which areas are the most sensitive on your body can help you enjoy yourself more and find satisfaction.