Éva Goicochea on Catholic Upbringings, Founding Maude & the Future of Sexual Wellness
Éva Goicochea on Catholic Upbringings, Founding Maude & the Future of Sexual Wellness
Born in New Mexico and raised in Sacramento, California, Éva Goicochea knew from an early age that she wanted her work to impact people’s lives for the better. Starting her career as a legislative aide, she never imagined that her journey would lead her to start her own brand in [...]
Yaris Sanchez is Healing Her Community, One Mofongo at a Time
Yaris Sanchez is Healing Her Community, One Mofongo at a Time
To some, Yaris Sanchez is most commonly known for her appearances in The Dream’s remixed “Rockin’ That Thang” and French Montana’s “Shot Caller.” To others, Yaris is recognizable from her many fashion campaigns, ranging from Good American, Calvin Klein, and Nike, to Outdoor Voices. But these days, the Afro-Latina is [...]
Q&A with Makeup Maestro Marcelo Gutierrez
Q&A with Makeup Maestro Marcelo Gutierrez
New York-based makeup artist Marcelo Gutierrez ditched fine art school to push for diversity and visibility in front of the camera and behind the scenes. Marcelo was born in Colombia and raised in the US after his family fled their home country and sought refuge in Florida. Throughout his youth, [...]
A Digital Platform to Heal and Find Solace
A Digital Platform to Heal and Find Solace
More than a year has passed since COVID-19 changed the pace of how many live. For some, this period has been marked by estrangement - from loved ones, vital communities, and especially one another. For others, this period has also been shaped by loss, pain, and survival. A virus that [...]
Your Top-Level Guide To Birth Control
Your Top-Level Guide To Birth Control
From hormonal patches to good ‘ol fashioned condoms. Joy of child-bearing aside, sex, in the 21st century, has just as much to do with pleasure as it does reproduction. Joy and intimacy are fundamental byproducts –– the stakes surrounding each of our sexual encounters need not be so wildly high. [...]
Menopause Myths
Menopause Myths
Debunking misconceptions around the female body. With hot flashes as its trigger warning and Diane Keaton (in her many roles as a 50-something) as its mascot, menopause has quite the cultural reputation. In reality, the disappearance of a monthly cycle comes an adjustment period that’s so dramatic we’ve come to [...]
Coming Out Later in Life
Coming Out Later in Life
Advice for broaching the conversation. The act of telling your friends and family that you identify as LGBTQ+ can bring a plethora of emotions. For some, it can be an exciting moment of anticipation, and provide the feeling that a weight has been lifted. For others, it can lead to anxiety [...]