Family & Relationships

New York State Bill Seeks to Outlaw Hymen Exams

Michaëlle C. Solages (D-N.Y.) wants to pass a law that bans unscientific, unnecessary and invasive virginity tests on young women and…
U.K. Mom Blogger Befriends Black Mothers Then Calls Them Out Online

Perhaps I shouldn’t be but there are still times when racism catches me completely off guard. Racism as a concept…
Dissatisfied Wife
Should You Keep Dating Your ‘Type?’

After a string of failed romances, as tempting as it may be to ride off on your bad b*tch carpet…
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New Event Connecting Generations Of Black Women Kicks Off In October

A new event series for Black women of all ages is hitting major cities across the U.S.! The Auntie Roundtable…
Marriage Rates Are Declining Because Men Aren't "Economically Attractive"

Researchers are constantly on a hunt to find out what particular factors have led to a decline in marriage globally.…
His Take: Are Black Women Now Open To Dating Bisexual Men?

Long ago, if a woman needed a break from dating horrible men, she’d lock up her vagina and toy with…
When Should You Unfriend Someone On Facebook?

The nature and ethics of “fake news” has become a subject of widespread concern. But, for many of us, the issue is…
10 Legit Reasons Millennials Are Afraid To Have Kids

There's a handful of millennials who are frightened of bringing kids into this world.
I Feel Superficial For Crying Over My Stretch Marks, But They Make Me Feel Insecure

Source: Artem Varnitsin / EyeEm / Getty I made it eight whole months without seeing a stretch mark. My friends…
Having More Than One TV Benefits Your Relationship, New Survey Says

For many of us, TV time is how we relax, decompress or entertain ourselves–but that zone out time can be…
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Twitter User Brags About His Wife-To-Be’s Support, Gets Dragged For It

A soon-to-be married man took to Twitter to praise his fiancée for all of the financial sacrifices she made for…
Michelle Obama: ‘Choose Your Partners Wisely’ [WATCH]

Former First Lady Michelle Obama, as usual, was all glammed up and gorgeous Saturday night at the Essence Festival. But of course,…