Femininity

On strength, softness, and the relief of no longer having to brace

Blunt question for you: what’s the most sensual thing you did for yourself this week? (Notice how I said sensual, not sexual) Did you spray your favorite perfume and take a few seconds to truly inhale its beauty? Did you sit down and properly apply your makeup, instead of

A 5-minute daily pause to fall in love with life again using only scent, touch, and breath

I’m not ashamed of needing beauty, rest, or romance to feel human. I’m ashamed we were taught not to.

A reminder that sometimes, the smallest rituals—a scent, a color, a gesture—can call confidence back home

I always find it fascinating when I stumble upon a video about makeup on social media. Lipstick, especially. In the comments, there are always two kinds of women: those who say red lipstick looks ridiculous on them, and those who say it makes them feel unstoppable. I read one story