by Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., Ph.D. KEY POINTS Because friendships offer a safe space to develop deeper ties, frequently, attraction sparks interaction. Quality friendships often escalate to exclusive romantic relationships,…
Category: Relationships
Why Touch and Cuddling Are Important to Sexual Satisfaction
Debby Herbenick Ph.D., M.P.H. How to increase sexual satisfaction through touch and affection. Recent research about sex and love has found that touching and cuddling, though important to both women…
Black Excellence in New Orleans
Black excellence is rarely a part of local media. When the Henry family unveiled a beautiful and stunning mural about the legacy of excellence, a crowd of about 350 braved…
Is Sleeping Next to Your Partner Good for You?
by Gary W. Lewandowski Jr. Ph.D. Lying next to your romantic partner has benefits, including better sleep. KEY POINTS While couples’ sleeping arrangements can be a source of conflict, new…
Who Do You Blame for Racial Tensions in America?
by Preeti Vani Your answer may depend on how we ask the question. KEY POINTS Research from Stanford shows it’s possible to change how people blame groups in large-scale conflicts…
Why Date Nights are So Important for Healthy Relationships
Kari Rusnak, MA, LPC,CMHC Learn why you need to prioritize time for dates. First of all, date nights don’t have to be at night. You can do them any day…
Women Are Looking for High Value Men
The Disposable Man Why We All End Up Losing There is a great debate taking place as we speak. Men are now feeling as if they are being undervalued. They…
The Two Americas Debating Will Smith and Chris Rock
The Two Americas Debating Will Smith and Chris Rock Black people and white people aren’t necessarily discussing the Oscars slap in the same way. By Jemele Hill About the author: Jemele Hill is…
A White Girl’s Reflections on Reparations
by Orissa Arend Local organizing coalition Justice and Beyond (J&B), Ashe Cultural Arts Center, and the National African American Commission on Reparations joined forces on March 12 to…
I See You, Girl: Why Black Women’s Friendships Matter
by Seanna Leath Ph.D. Black women’s friendships are critical for connectedness and community. KEY POINTS Friendships allow Black women to gather and carve out safe emotional and psychological spaces away…