Let’s be honest: society hates fat people. A biologist and public health professional weighs in about society’s hypocrisy around fatness. Read More
How does one grapple with losing their job during a public health emergency? Nana Brantuo shares her story as she helps her mother push through this challenge. Read More
In the first of her two-part interview with AYO contributor Maya Pascal, sex educator and writer Haylin Belay talks about why open conversations about sex should be the norm and how myths keep women from happy sexual relationships. In our second segment, Haylin shares how adopting witchcraft has helped to fuel her own confidence and self-acceptance.
Read More
Why are Black women developing fibroids at faster rates? Read a certified nutritionist’s take on this prevalent issue and ways women can combat it. Read More
The country's refusal to acknowledge race will further exacerbate health crises in its Black and immigrant communities. Read More