Sexual Violence: No Means No In The Bedroom

Sexual Violence: No Means No In The Bedroom

“No Means No” is not just a slogan but a statement that should be taken seriously.  From personal experience gay men who I have slept with ignored this statement and preferred instead to challenge the fact, I did not want them to play with my rear-end.  I was raped at 14, and then again as […]

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 Is the World More or Less Spiritual?

Is the World More or Less Spiritual?

There is an emergence of spiritual, life and philosophical gurus today. We have tons of people offering advice, encouragement, and wisdom for the masses. But how deep does the spirituality or wisdom run? There have always been those who have an inspirational message. With Social Media, it seems that there are more of these people […]

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 Tis The Season Of Joy And Happiness

Tis The Season Of Joy And Happiness

As we get ready for the full swing of the holiday season, what is the full meaning to being joyful and happy? Are you only full of joy and happiness during Christmas, or are you happy throughout the year each and every day? For me,  I see the dawn of a new day upon rising […]

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 Healthy Eating during the Holidays

Healthy Eating during the Holidays

During the holidays from Thanksgiving to Christmas and New Year, most people tend to over indulge with food and alcohol in celebration for this festive holiday season. Packing on the pounds with a lot of unhealthy foods and eating large amounts causes a lot of weight gain and then in the coming new year, they […]

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 Negativity is Contagious, Don’t Get Sucked In

Negativity is Contagious, Don’t Get Sucked In

Renowned author and personal-development legend Jim Rohn famously said that we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with. Celes on her site “Personal Excellence” adds that it’s important you consider yourself in addition to those around you when considering the average. You form part of that equation. I love […]

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 Practicing Gratitude For A Healthy You

Practicing Gratitude For A Healthy You

“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously.  And because all things have contributed to your advancement you should include all things in your gratitude.”  -Ralph Waldo Emerson What is the meaning of gratitude, and how does it affect your health and well-being you […]

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 Fall Is Pumpkin Season

Fall Is Pumpkin Season

Fall is one of my favorite times of the year.  As I walk my dogs in Central Park, and watch the leaves change to their beautiful golden brown colors, and feel the crisp fall air against my face, I know fall is here. With fall, I know warm comforting food is in season. One of […]

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 The DISrespect of “BBC”

The DISrespect of “BBC”

The porn industry and its supporters are quick to make the claim that “porn is not sex ed” to exonerate themselves of their responsibility in terminologies and actions contributing to our sexual behavior regardless of our sexual orientation. One of these such actions that they need to take responsibility for is the term “BBC,” which […]

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 Here Is A Quick Cure For CLEARING THE CLUTTER

Here Is A Quick Cure For CLEARING THE CLUTTER

Have you ever walked into a guy’s apartment and become speechless by all the clutter? This has happened to me more than I would like to admit. When it has happened, I would always wonder how someone is able to surround themselves in so much chaos? Is it a personality trait or a psychologic behavior that should be […]

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 The Dangers of Vaping on Your Health

The Dangers of Vaping on Your Health

E-cigarettes became popular in 2007.  Many people believed that using e-cigarettes would help them to quit smoking, and that vaping was safer than cigarettes which turned out to be false.  Vaping devises like vape-pods, hookas, e-pipes, and e-cigars have become very popular also. The Center for Disease Control claims that vaping among middle and high […]

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