“The Talk, Part 2”: The Red Flag of Grooming

With the proliferation of social media and ready access to the internet, sexual harassment and exploitation are at an unprecedented rate across the globe. We hear stories about people meeting up with strangers and the aftermath escalates to something heinous.  The #MeToo tsunami exposed the mind-blowing scope of sexual exploitation …

Will Smith Proved That Colonoscopy Isn’t a Luxury for Black People, It’s Required Self Care

Last November 6, Will Smith announced on his vlog that he had his first colonoscopy and it revealed precancerous lesions (polyps) which were successfully removed. I was so happy to hear that these polyps had been detected early but then, as I read the details, I became somewhat concerned. Why …

5 Things to Know Before Your First Appointment With a Fertility Specialist

So, you’ve decided to take the initial step on your journey to parenthood? You plan to make an appointment with a fertility specialist, but you are anxious about what to expect.  That’s fine, many people have been in your position. You may feel a bit worried since this is a …

What is Fertility Diet? A Definitive Beginner’s Guide

One out of eight couples endures the agony of infertility, often in silence. This April, we are commemorating Infertility Awareness Month and I cannot think of a better time to encourage you to be proactive about your ‘fertility health’. This awareness campaign encourages people to increase dialogue about fertility issues …

Invasion of Privacy or Protective Parenting: How Parents’ Virginity Obsession Afflicts Human Rights

Virginity — now that’s something we don’t often talk about. It is something that we, despite all of our cultural modernization, shroud with misconceptions and divided commentaries. And incredibly, many of us hold a deeply rooted and insatiable obsession over it.  Virginity is a hypocritical and strongly prejudiced taboo that …