by Kayla Swem | Feb 2, 2022 | Cityscene
February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Black History Month began in 1926 as part of an initiative by writer and educator Dr. Carter G. Woodson who...
by Kayla Swem | Feb 1, 2022 | Relationships
At the beginning of a relationship, it can feel easy to find time to be intimate. You’re in the “honeymoon phase,” after all! But as time goes on, it might feel like you’re out of sync with each other when it comes to hopping in the sack....
by Kayla Swem | Feb 1, 2022 | Relationships
Stereotypes tied to women’s sexuality and age abound. If you’re younger, you’re in the sack all the time. More mature? Your intimate days are all but over. Obviously, we’re so not down with these outdated and inaccurate ideas! To find out what...
by Kayla Swem | Feb 1, 2022 | Relationships
Though it can feel outside the norm not to share a bed with your partner, it’s far from uncommon. In fact, the Better Sleep Council reports that 63% of couples sleep most of the night separately, with women being more sensitive to their sleep environment than...
by Kayla Swem | Feb 1, 2022 | Financial
As exciting as it is to come together with your life partner in marriage or otherwise, there can be complications, including the decision whether or not to combine incomes and accounts. What’s mine is yours—even in debt, right? First, it’s important to...
by Kayla Swem | Feb 1, 2022 | Style & Beauty
Injectable treatments for aesthetic purposes are far from rare these days, especially among millennials, yet the topic remains taboo for many. Researching the subject can almost feel like a dirty little secret you’re trying to keep (Psst … you’re far...
by Kayla Swem | Feb 1, 2022 | Career
“I used to feel insecure, inadequate and overwhelmed with the worry of whether I would ever be good enough,” remembers Sara Lachman, an award-winning real estate attorney and Managing Partner of Lachman King. “Frankly, I was afraid to take critical...
by Kayla Swem | Feb 1, 2022 | Spaces
Feeling safe and secure in your own home is essential for both your physical and mental well-being. One way to accomplish this sense of assurance is to invest in some home security measures. No, this doesn’t mean digging a moat around your home (but we...
by Kayla Swem | Feb 1, 2022 | Wellness
Since the turn of the century, genes and DNA have taken the spotlight as means to uncover the mysteries of our complex bodily systems. Today, from The Human Genome Project to at-home tests such as 23andMe, genes are standard table talk—whereas, even a couple of...
by Kayla Swem | Feb 1, 2022 | Profile
At a certain point, it’s time to take matters into your own hands. That’s what Yah-Hanna Jenkins Leys, Robyn Afrik and Lucia Rios did in 2018 when they founded Women of Color Give (WOCG). This philanthropic collective on Michigan’s Lakeshore strives...
