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Feenin’, the 1993 chart-topper, by the iconic R&B boy band Jodeci, which consisted of (yes!) two pairs of brothers, is IMHO, one of the best R&B songs of the 90s. And from me, that’s saying something. And the official music video, which someone who calls themselves asianboriqua kindly videotaped and transferred to YouTube in 2007 is, to say the least, bananas. The song was released when I was ten, and since my days of going to Layla Schlack’s house after school every day to watch BET didn’t start till eleven or twelve, I somehow missed this one.

Recently the topic of “taxes” for MMA events arose. One reason this came up was because the California State Athletic Commission recently discussed increasing the cap on fees that it would collect on events it oversees from $100,000 to $200,000 per event. The cap limit increase would not change the percentage the CSAC collects from these events, such as MMA and boxing. That percentage would remain at five percent per event.

Hey babe, Let’s talk female-led relationships because they are popping off right now. You know I’m always trying to keep you in the loop. I brought in some awesome experts for this one so you could get the whole pretty picture of what an FLR looks like IRL. The Dom/sub dynamic is the foundation of all kinky relationships. The consensual giving and receiving of power are integral to making the play work.

I'm often asked why I became a feminist. Many a time I've heard other women answer this question with variations on “I was born a feminist!” or “Since as long as I can remember I knew that was the way to go.” I can't make any such claim. I definitely wasn't born a feminist – just a baby, a blank slate. I've tried and failed on countless occasions to try to remember whether or not there was a light bulb moment, or if it was a combination of upbringing, circumstances and opportunity.

In the United States, life expectancy for men is 5.9 years less than it is for women. A number of factors contribute to this sex difference. Deaths from cardiovascular disease, cancer, and occupational and motor vehicle accidents are all more common among men than women. Men are also more likely to use alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, leading to greater lifetime prevalence of drug-use disorder. Men are also more likely to end their own lives.

Writing from Amanda White (aka @TherapyforWomen) on deciding whether or not to have children, how many, motherhood and trying not to lose myself in the process. A community for current or previous fence sitters. By Amanda E. White · Over 1,000 subscribersNo thanksncG1vNJzZmiZnZa7pa3EsJ%2BirJVjwLau0q2YnKNemLyuew%3D%3D

“Ah, Emma. One of the very few writers who makes me pause, sit and savour every word. Emma's own journey through life has been far from easy yet she shares her unique medicine with such grace. I hang on her words and, on a personal note, love her to bits as a person, too.” ncG1vNJzZmidnaKupK3Np6anZqOqr7TAwJyiZ5ufonw%3D

This is part 1 of 4 in a food series leading up to my trip to Tehran in May. Consider these upcoming pieces as hype for what is to come when I land in the middle east! Feta cheese is the centerpiece of an Iranian breakfast. Iranian feta is different than the feta we know here, which is most commonly Greek. Made with cows’ milk instead of sheeps’, Iranian feta is creamy and tangy, as opposed to dry and salty.

Is it just me or does ADHD feel like the hot new accessory that all the cool kids have right now? Like a matching cropped sweatshirt set or Gucci belt. I’m kidding, of course.  ADHD is a very real diagnosis and not some kind of quirky mental health gimmick used to generate relatable content. Believe me, I am not trying to make light of it. But I’ve noticed that the diagnosis is a lot more prevalent these days.