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20 Years Ago, Janet Jackson Invented Hot Girl Summer

“All For You” evokes the sexiness of summer and the thrill of new beginnings.

Jun 17, 2021

20 Years Ago, Janet Jackson Invented Hot Girl Summer

Jun 17, 2021

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The Audacity of Nope

May 20, 2021

The Audacity of Nope

May 20, 2021

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‘Malcolm & Marie’ Exposes Narcissism at Its Best

If women are the prize for men’s success, they can’t fully love and humanize a partner

Feb 16, 2021

Still of Zendaya and John David Washington in “Malcolm & Marie.”

Feb 16, 2021

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Celibacy Can Be Erotic Too — Let’s Talk About Its Value

Pandemic isolation may be beneficial in helping us get in touch with our truest sexual desires

Jan 15, 2021

Black woman lying in bed with eyes closed.

Jan 15, 2021

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FKA Twigs Shows That Wealth Does Not Protect From Abuse

She had it all and still stayed. It’s an eye-opening account.

Dec 18, 2020

FKA Twigs at the BRIT Awards 2020 red carpet.

Dec 18, 2020

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Black Women Should ‘Level Up’ in Dating

We don’t have to dim ourselves to get what we want. It’s out there.

Nov 25, 2020

Black Women Should ‘Level Up’ in Dating

Nov 25, 2020

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Jeannie Mai and the Privilege of Submission

Whether a woman chooses to ‘submit’ or ‘dominate’ in a relationship has to do with her finances as well as narratives imposed upon her race

Oct 20, 2020

Jeannie Mai and the Privilege of Submission

Oct 20, 2020

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The Inconvenient Truth About Monogamy

Do you think monogamy was put in practice to benefit women? Think again.

Sep 23, 2020

Closeup of a Black woman’s hand with an engagement ring.

Sep 23, 2020

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It’s Time to Take Inventory of Your Personal Boundaries

In matters of love, it’s important to know the difference between boundaries and walls

Sep 4, 2020

Distorted gold-tinted reflection of a young Black woman.

Sep 4, 2020

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How the Pandemic Ended Casual Sex

Women are not sacrificing their time — or health — for superficial pairings anymore

Aug 20, 2020

Smiling Black woman sitting on a terrace with her laptop, on a phone call.

Aug 20, 2020

Ayesha K. Faines

Ayesha K. Faines

I’m a columnist for Zora 🍯, founder of Women Love Power, talking head & salsera 💃🏾! WomenLovePower.com | IG & Twitter @ayeshakfaines.

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