How To Cool Down When The Bedroom Is Heating Up
I don’t know about you, friend, but I love having sex — and I hate being hot. But alas, summer is naturally a sexy time of the year. From everyone being in their swimsuits, rooftop brunches, and men having the audacity to come out the house looking like thots in their gray shorts… it’s hard […]
Tina Turner’s Freedom Of Expression Taught Me And The Black Women In My Life To Be Unapologetic
So I was scrolling through my Twitter feed — as I typically do when I wake up in the morning — and I came across an update in my notifications. “Tina Turner among artists being considered for induction into the Rock & Roll hall of Fame”. I was flabbergasted. I couldn’t even take the moment in because, in my mind, […]
Consent: Why We Need It & Why Asking For It Needs To Be Normalized
If this is one of the first times that you’re reading the phrase “normalize consent”, then it may sound like a foreign concept. “Normalizing” something requires that we think about it often, talk about it openly and do it every chance that we get. “Consent” requires us to consider permissions, what’s legal vs. illegal and, […]
Social Media, Sexual Content & What the “Crackdown” Is Getting Wrong, According To Black Women
Social media is cracking down on sexual content, again, leaving sex educators and sex workers out in the cold.
How To Keep It Spicy With Your Non-Boo, Boo and/or Bae During A Panorama
When you’ve been spending more time than usual with your non-boo, boo or bae, things can start to feel a bit monotonous. It may feel like the monotony is due to a lack of interest, when it could simply be a lack of inspiration. Think about when you fell for your partner or decided you […]
(Wellbeing &) Pleasure Play by Play: Moesha vs. The Parkers
When we think about the love that can be experienced in high school versus that of college, it’s almost like comparing apples to oranges (or if we’re thinking about it from a holiday theme, then pumpkins to sweet potatoes.) Sure, high school and college are both times of self-discovery, but there’s usually an assumed level of […]
Heaux Tales: Head Was On My Mind
Welcome to a brand new editorial series by Temple Indigo called Heaux Tales! In each segment, you’ll be introduced to a brand new story of debauchery, sex-scapades, and good ol’ fashioned heaux’ing. *Note: Each Heaux Tale is submitted anonymously by a Black womxn/femme. This week’s submission features a steamy quickie and power play over a […]
Curating a Life You Love After a Breakup
Sometimes a breakup is a set up for a breakthrough.
Gettin’ Groovy After Baby: Exploring your Sexuality As A Mother
Mama’s gotta have a life too, boo.