Storyteller, Journalist & Branding Consultant

Sex, Gender and Wellness

Selected Works:

Sex, Gender & Wellness

Female Form and the New First Sex

Her power (the second sex has been established as female) is elusive, ephemeral, static, and reliant on an X factor—that final ingredient that can, once-in-a-relished-while, turn superstructures on their heads.

The 2024 Shape Skin Awards

This year, skincare got smarter. Ingredient lists are getting shorter. Brands are focusing on concentrated active formulas and ditching wasteful fillers. Forget the prescriptions—evidence-based, clinically-proven products line the shelves of your local drugstore. Even the packaging reflects this skincare revolution with cleaner, more sustainable materials. As beauty experts and self-proclaimed science enthusiasts (and hey, we really, really love skin products), the editors of Shape are here for it.

Self-Care Was Hard as a Single Mom—Then the Pandemic Hit

When I chose the solo path to motherhood, I knew I was up for unrelenting challenges and that my self-care routine would be forced to evolve. A year into the pandemic, mothering in isolation has forced a seismic shift in my wellness journey that’s been both unexpected and ultimately, sacred. But it's been a rocky journey.

What Happens When You Share Drugs on Facebook?

Devastating encounter with the ex. I need Xanax or Klonopin rn. Please, someone, anyone, message me. Freaking out over manuscript deadlines. Who can spot me some Xanax?

Women are finding online friends with benzos.