Having a newborn can be a life changing experience, filled with a whirlwind of emotions—joy, love, uncertainty, and exhaustion, to name a few. It’s completely normal to feel a mix of excitement and anxiety as you adjust to this new chapter in your life. While...
Making the decision to forgo having children is not new. However, some people are now more vocal about why they have decided to live child free by choice. Regardless of the reason, a person’s decision around having children is deeply personal and connected to personal...
As a therapist specializing in sexual health, I work with a diverse array of clients, each bringing their own unique concerns to our sessions. No two days are the same, and each individual presents a different perspective. Over time, however, I've learned to recognize...
If you are someone who identifies as a woman, how have you been feeling lately? If your answer would include the word ‘angry’ then you are not alone. Many women are angry, fed up, resentful, tired, and burnt out by their individual lived experiences, as well as the...
The vagus nerve is finally getting the attention it deserves! In recent years, the topic of the vagus nerve has been circulating on social media, causing this nerve to be a part of the internet zeitgeist. But what is the vagal nerve, and how can you “activate” this...
Why are you heterosexual? This is a question most women are taught not to discuss in a purity centric and/or patriarchal society. Many women are taught that if you feel sexually attracted to anyone, not of the opposite sex, it should be thoroughly questioned before...
Learning how to spot and respond to sexism is a process of deconstruction. Although sexism creates inequality for all genders, women and girls, as well as those who present as feminine often suffer greater consequences. Being a recipient of sexism can engender...
In today’s world, books that cover feminist theories and experiences and stories told from a feminist point-of-view are no longer few and far between. More and more feminist authors are releasing thought-provoking, empowering writing that inspires a spirit of change...
Misogyny is a common term that’s often tossed around in social media and traditional media alike. It became more prevalent after Roe vs Wade was overturned. However, there are many misconceptions about what misogyny is and isn’t. Understanding how to define...