The Big Brains tell us that Guar and Xanthan Gum have some benefits if consumed in moderation (less than 15 grams per day). The trouble is these additives are found in most processed foods the average American consumes: coconut milk, ice cream, baked goods, toothpaste, yogurt, supplements, lotion, etc. …

A conversation about vaginal health — Cardi B. and Megan Thee Stallion made wet-ass pussies (W.A.P.s) all the rage last year, which dampened some conservative flames and started conversations about how wet is too wet. I’m bringing pussies back in the spotlight to discuss vaginal health. First, let’s travel back five years. It’s February 26, 2016…

I tried to get adopted this morning. Showed up to the office. You know: the one at City Hall with the bougainvillea climbing up the cream wall. The lady with long fingernails and slapping gum told me I was much older than I look. “I’m sorry, mam. That’s not how…

When we got married, only 33 people came to the ceremony. We invited 156, but you know what they say about odds. Neither of us took this as a bad sign; we were in love. So we stood on Juno Beach with those 33 strangers who were having a family…

I experience a slump every month. You know what I’m talking about: a flood of tears, extreme exhaustion no matter how much coffee is consumed, annoyance, anxiety, and depression. Around this time, my body also gets sore, breasts heavy, and stomach distended, which I attribute to PMS (premenstrual syndrome). Because…

Planta in West Palm Beach flirts GoodMoodFood; girl, does it deliver! After eating 56 pieces of sushi, we’re basically experts on plant-based rolls. Before we take you through our indulgent experience, here’s a quote from Mel: “I was expecting a fucking cold piece of watermelon, but they’ve done something to…

This is the most vulnerable essay I’ve ever shared. I’m choosing to publish it because, in the last month that I’ve been discussing my 10-year journey with suicide ideation, I’ve been reminded that talking about suicide actually helps others. …