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A Conversation with Maya McHenry: Endo Warrior, Publicist, Founder, Ambassador and Fitness Enthusiast
The current healthcare system wasn’t made for Black women.
The complete disregard for Black women is evident in maternal mortality rates, rates of cardiovascular disease and treatment of chronic diseases like endometriosis; the latter, lacking awareness, has even been dubbed the “white woman’s disease.”
So what does endometriosis look like when the woman suffering from it does not have blonde hair or blue eyes? Meet Maya McHenry, publicist, founder, ambassador, fitness enthusiast and endo warrior.
A Black Woman's Guide to Endometriosis
Black women are 50% less likely to be diagnosed with endometriosis than white women, even though we experience similar—if not worse—symptoms. For us, endo is also undertreated and ignored—not because it's less common, but because the medical system, like most systems in this country, wasn't built to see or serve us.
Kyndred: Where Care Meets Community
Introducing Kyndred: Healthcare for Black Women by Black Women
We are beyond excited to announce the launch of Kyndred, the first virtual comprehensive sexual and reproductive health clinic for Black women, launching in early 2025. Kyndred is our response to the urgent call for healthcare that is not just reactive, but proactive, transformative, and deeply rooted in community.
We Need to Talk About Your V: The Real on Vaginal Health
There’s no shortage of advice floating around about how to “level up” your sex life in 2025 and beyond. From TikTok hacks to group chats buzzing about pineapples and probiotics, it seems like everyone’s got a tip for making things steamier in the bedroom. And while we love this for you, we can’t help but to ask, “what about the basics”? Like, how to keep your vagina healthy and thriving?
Check in on your besties.
How well do you know your besties? And no, we’re not talking about your ride-or-die besties that you’ve known since the 5th grade who are always down to knuck if you buck or who you live your best life with.
We’re talking about your breasts/chest.
What's your sexual wellness regimen?
In a culture where sexual wellness is almost an afterthought, our Sexual Wellness Regimen is your personalized guide for taking your self-care game to the next level! Just like your skincare or hair care regimen, your sexual wellness regimen helps you to explore different ways to care for your incredible body, deepen your self-love practice, and prioritize your sexual wellness.
For Everybody and Their Mama: Sex Ed For All Month
The month of May is known for a lot of things. Between graduations, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day (yup, one of the earliest Memorial Day ceremonies was held by freed slaves to honor fallen Union soldiers), Cinco De Mayo, and Masturbation Month, there’s so much to be reflective about and celebrate.
But did you also know that the month of May used to be known as Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month?
'Rona and Relationships: Your guide to strengthening your relationships during COVID-19
Social distancing is a new concept for us in a time where we spend many hours at work, school, brunch, happy hour, the mall -- basically outside with other people. This is a super-challenging time and figuring out how to navigate distancing -- or not distancing can be incredibly difficult. And while difficult, don’t let social isolation take away from the important relationships you have in your life. Here are some quick tips and reminders to help you strengthen your relationships during COVID-19.
'Rona and Sex: Your guide to getting it on during COVID-19
We’re on day 247827059 of quarantining and let’s face it we’ve got cabin fever. There are not enough episodes on Netflix or enough books to read to truly keep us entertained and add some variety to our day. I mean, what else are you supposed to do when you’re quarantined with bae and haven’t made any other human contact in what feels like weeks?
SEX.
9 Black-owned sexual wellness products you should try!
It’s not every day that Black people have the opportunity to just be, live freely and enjoy pleasurable experiences without scrutiny, judgment or violence. We’re constantly told to work and be productive when our bodies need rest. We’re met with violence when we are walking in our neighborhoods, barbecuing or spending time with our children. We’re told that we are either hypersexual or undesirable all while experiencing shame when it comes to our bodies and sexuality. Enough is enough.
How to Prep for Your Annual Wellness Visit
Its that time of year for your annual wellness visit (sometimes referred to as your “well-woman visit” but we recognize this term is not inclusive of all folks) and you’re probably dreading the thought of waiting in a crowded lobby and answering a bunch of questions about your sex life. We get it.
Black Women Deserve Great Sex
Black women have always been at the forefront of political movements and change. We have always been the nurturers and caretakers in our families and communities. For this, we deserve a lot. And by a lot, we mean joy, relief, safety, healthy relationships, financial abundance and of course, great sex!
Sexual Wellness: Imagining a New Possibility for Our Healing
With a new year and new decade upon us it’s time that we get real about living better and stepping into our greatness aka our wellness. And by wellness, we don’t mean yoga, CBD, crystals, and meditation (although these are important too). We mean your sexual wellness.