Are Imams stoning women and gays in this country? Because if we’re talking about closing mosques in the U.S. based on the behaviors of some Muslims overseas (or even the beliefs of Muslims here) then how about we close some of those evangelical Christian churches because evangelical Christians in some African…

B definitely has had a negative impact. A lot of young people are convinced that condoms don’t work (thanks abstinence education) so they don’t use them. Also, a lot of the education is on PiV sex so oral and anal don’t get much coverage.

I can’t speak for everywhere but local health departments, clinics, and PP usually keep free condoms on hand. The last few health conferences I’ve been to have had tables offering free condoms and, at least in Baltimore, you can order a case every few months if you work for a health agency. I used to keep a bowl of…

I just saw a little lunch crockpot at Target. You could probably cook up a small portion of stew or soup in it and it would totally fit in a backpack. I thought about getting one but I’m pretty sure the novelty of making soup or chili at the office would wear off pretty quickly. Especially when I can just heat my…

I actually think the charges against R. Kelly and Bill Cosby have been taken less seriously and, at least in the case of R. Kelly, seem to have had very little impact on his career. The sheer number of women coming forward and the fact that at least a few of them are well-known (Beverly Johnson, Janice Dickenson) was…

Totally makes sense. I always feel so fancy saying linen closet. It sounds way better than place where I shove the sheets and towels

I love randomly nautical things so I’m loving the soaps. I don’t need them but I would totally set them up on a display shelf

I was just trying to figure out what to do with my linen closet.

I’m a little conflicted about the tone of the article and the comments. John Bobbitt is an abusive asshole and I think that what happened was the result of Lorena snapping after dealing with his shit for a long time. It’s a real life revenge fantasy and it played out like a ridiculous tragi-comedy especially with him…

Me, too. It’s almost like I’m second guessing myself. Is it wrong to be happy to fit into smaller pants? Or to be able to button up a jacket I couldn’t get into a few years ago? It can be very demotivating in a lot of ways because, as much as my weight loss is about getting healthy there is a vanity aspect that I…

Gel, spray, and pins. It’s not necessary to chemically straighten hair unless there’s no way at all to get it slicked back otherwise.

It’s all tied together. Lack of real supportive resources has a huge effect on people dealing with illness. So many people end up back in the hospital, sicker than they started out, because they can’t get the services they need in the community. Health departments and private organizations are stretched super thin and…

I could totally use the Thermos. I could tote around some ginger tea or Crown Royal right comfortably with that.

This! So many people don’t vote in local elections. The local elections are the ones that will really, noticeably have an affect on your everyday life. Sitting them out means you’re okay with any yabo running your city/county/town/state. If more people had voted in the mayoral election, maybe Baltimore wouldn’t have…

Phobias are no joke but lots of people don’t get that. I’m sure his office mates thought it was hilarious at first. You know, until the gun came out. So fuck them for purposely messing with this guy after he told them not to but also fuck him for going for the (thankfully unloaded) gun. Fucks all the way around

I think Caitlyn came off as elitist and judgmental about Jax. I get the racist undertones - it was a little uncomfortable watching her basically talk down to him as if he weren’t good enough to even consider - but having HH be another black man keeps it from being straight out racist. Unless you’re inclined to see…

Godzilla makes my knees weak. So big and powerful and radioactive

This. You have to change how people think about food - specifically how people think about eating healthy. A lot of people don’t grow up eating fruits and veggies on a regular basis or know how to cook a meal that doesn’t involve huge amounts of salt. And a lot of people are convinced that if they can’t afford Whole…

And you’re still missing the point. You’re focused on the time people have to cook but seemed to not get that not only do some people not have the time, they don’t have the money, consistent access to decent food, or even working appliances/places to store food. Being poor is very much about short term and more bang…

Plenty of poor people live in houses or apartments with iffy appliances. I’ve lived in them and have seen them while doing home visits. I’ve also had clients with no utilities rabbiting electricity from neighbors. I’ve also been in homes where the stove had been pulled out to be repaired and never replaced. When…