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2019 Health

How this sexuality doula found her calling

11 min read

March 18, 2019 at 03:30AM by CWC Well+Good is pleased to present Wellness in Color, a new series highlighting prominent wellness practitioners of color who are doing healing work in their communities. Featuring conversations led by Latham Thomas, a Well+Good Council member and the founder of Mama Glow, these stories will shine a spotlight on energy workers, nutrition experts, sexuality doulas, and other wellness luminaries. Here, Thomas connects with Portland, Ore.-based sexuality doula Ev’Yan Whitney. Latham Thomas: Ev’Yan, how and when did you begin your work as a sexuality doula? Ev’Yan Whitney: I’ve been in the sexual liberation field for about a decade. This work started from a place of me realizing that my own sexuality—the way that I express myself sexually—was really being washed by a lot of old stories and limiting beliefs. I was tired of not feeling like my own voice and my own sexual curiosities and desires were being acknowledged and celebrated and really deeply expressed. So I started my own sexual liberation journey—which looked a lot like me reading a lot of books, being in therapy, and really beginning to unpack the layers of the old stories that I had been given about myself. From that place I started writing about my journey  on a public blog called Sex, Love, Liberation. Very shortly afterward, I started getting a lot of people who were saying, “Wow, this is my story.” After a year or two of people asking me when I was going to start working with

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2019 Wellbeing

This Is How Women Get Stranded In Unhappy Relationships

9 min read

March 18, 2019 at 03:13AM Beware “unconditional devotion.” Continue Reading… The idea of “unconditional devotion” is in many ways a beautiful one—and one I’ve personally bought into for most of my life and still somewhat align myself with today. To love someone without conditions, without prerequisites, without concern for what they give you in return, and in spite of all their faults, flaws, mistakes, and hurtful altercations to come. It’s the stuff our entire Western conceptualization of love is based around these days, as well as the movie narratives featuring grandiose displays of passion and sacrifice. But for all the beauty and intimacy that can come from forging a bond based on unconditional devotion, that type of commitment can also be what keeps people trapped in otherwise unhappy relationships—particularly women. How women get stranded in relationships that no longer serve them. When you’ve committed to loving your partner no matter what they do, it makes it easy and acceptable to put up with unsavory behavior even when it goes too far—or to go along with an unsatisfying relationship that may not hurt but still drains, numbs, or simply doesn’t quite feel right. Women, in particular, receive tacit encouragement to make their relationships work, even those that are flawed, harmful, or simply not serving them. This happens in two specific ways: Women have been taught to prioritize having successful relationships. In most cultures, women are raised to place more importance on having successful relationships than men are. It’s the reason every

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2019 Health

Itchy AF? Check out these essential oils that will soothe your angry skin

5 min read

March 18, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC What’s something that keeps you up at night, makes you turn red at the slightest provocation, and is the center of all your idle thoughts? No, it’s not a new romance—it’s itchy skin. A persistent, can’t-stop-won’t-stop itch is its own kind of special torture, whether it’s from a mosquito bite or a bout of super dry skin. And if your aloe vera lotion isn’t quite cutting it, having an arsenal of essential oils on hand to help soothe (and even wipe out) your scratchy scaly ailments is…well, essential. “Nature has given us some of the best, proven remedies for dry or itchy skin, and we’re able to harness the life force and healing properties of these botanicals as essential oils,” says Barbara Close, a certified herbalist, esthetician and aromatherapist, as well as the founder of Naturopathica. She breaks down her go-to essential oils for itching, and how to best use them. 1. For bug bites: tea tree oil If a camping trip turned into being the appetizer, main course, and dessert for a swarm of mosquitos, then you’ll want to give tea tree oil a try. Well known for its antiseptic and antiviral properties, it also can soothe itchiness and discomfort. Close says the oil is the clear winner when it comes to spot treating the site of a bite. How to use it: Close recommends placing a small amount on a tissue or cotton ball, then dabbing it directly onto the affected area.

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2019 Health Relaxation

I want to be Jennifer Garner’s BFF so she’ll give me her favorite detangling brush

2 min read

March 18, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC “Enviable” is one word to describe Jennifer Garner‘s hair, am I right? While the actress has a countless number of products at her fingertips to keep her strands shiny, the product she credits the most for her damage-free hair is a detangling brush. In an interview with InStyle, Garner shared she’s a a big fan of the Sheila Stotts Removal Brush ($31). She’s happy to spread her hard-earned wisdom to the masses (and her BFFs). “I give these hairbrushes to all my girlfriends,” Garner says. “I have a store of them in my drawer. If I have a friend come over with a daughter and she’s brushing her hair with one of our brushes, I know she’s going to go home with it.” So, what’s so great about this brush, anyway? While some brushes cause breakage—especially when used with wet hair—this option has metal, needle-like bristles made for detangling that won’t catch. In fact, it’s gentle enough that you can use it in the shower to get rid of knots, distribute your conditioner evenly, and even give yourself a relaxing scalp massage. If it sounds a tad too pricey for a hairbrush, don’t worry—there’s another option. The Wet Brush, which is also designed to care for fragile wet strands, is just $10. Either way, you’re bound to have Garner-level shine in no time. To upgrade your shower routine beyond your brush of choice, add some CBD shampoo and conditioner into the mix, too. Just make sure you don’t

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2019 Health City Fashion

Finally—A Guide To Wearing (Sustainable) Street Style You Can Actually Pull Off

3 min read

March 17, 2019 at 06:30PM by CWC Despite the amount of style inspo stashed on your Insta saved page or all the trips you make to your neighborhood vintage shop, putting together a Tracee Ellis Ross-level street style look is plain hard. The key? Creating unexpected pairings by throwing together an edgy dress and a classic pair of sneaks, or a cozy sweater with matching shoes for a monochrome effect. It’s totally acceptable (and cool) to pair unusual-yet-still-harmonious pieces together to create an outfit that’s all your own. And it’s even better when you can do it sustainably. To help you get started, we curated three equally photo-worthy get-ups that also go easy on the planet. The common denominator is the Sperry BIONIC® shoe—a low-key kick that comes in three different styles, an assortment of colors, and is crafted from recycled ocean plastic. Posing with your own (reusable) canteen never looked so good. Scroll down for three sustainable fashion looks to take your street style to the next level. Pro tip: Layering is always key. Since it’s spring and you can’t predict if it’ll be sunny and pleasant or a freezing hellscape, throwing on a black sweater underneath this glam dress is the ultimate hack—and clearly should be shown off in your OOTD post. Next, mix your patterns. We picked the Sperry BIONIC® Boat Shoe in a subtle navy stripe to play with your eco-friendly frock’s saucy snakeskin print. Strap on a fanny pack with a pair of cat-eye sunglasses, and

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