Camille Acker

The Shortlist WOMANISH A Grown Black Woman Speaks on Love and Life By Kim McLarin When black women gather, un…

In recent years, mainstream depictions of blackness have ventured into new territories, led by the work of fi…

It's your fabulous 40s and if you've been minding your health, your body could be feeling pretty fabulous too…

Your 20s might have been lots of fun, but chances are they were also confusing. In your 30s, life is finally …

In our 20s, we may not think that much about our bodies. Why bother when most of us are pretty healthy? Our b…

Courtesy of United Artists Baby Boom portrays the glorious 80s: a synth-pop opening theme song-complete with …

We know how often you move and what you eat can certainly have an impact on how you feel. In addition to your…

If you've ever been tested for fibroids, your doctor probably told you how common they are. According to the …

Summer heat means short shorts, sleeveless dresses, bikinis, and, oftentimes, hair removal. Body hair trends …

Has your "Netflix and chill" become more "Netflix and can we just keep watching Netflix?" Sexual desire and d…

Camille Acker's sharp debut collection, Training School for Negro Girls , traces the lives of black women and…

'Tis the season... flu season, that is. Symptoms like a runny nose, scratchy throat, or fever are all telltal…

When our period rolls around each month, we care a whole lot about our hormones. We know that estrogen might …

In episode five of the Issa Rae's HBO show Insecure, the protagonist (also named Issa) stands in front of a m…

Everyone is getting on your nerves and did you just tear up at that insurance commercial? Take a look at the …

Nearly a century ago, the average age that a girl started puberty was fourteen and a half. By 2010, that age …

In a pivotal scene in Black Panther, Erik Killmonger, the complicated antagonist to King T'Challa (otherwise …

In April, LOLA launched our First Period Kit. It's filled with everything a girl needs for her first period i…

It's the day before payday or the week before that freelance check you've been waiting for finally hits your …

A Post-Election Guide To Rebuilding I've cried a lot in these last few days. In the shower. On the phone with…

Years ago when I was living in New York, I went on a date with an investment banker. He made snide, self-sati…

When a movie centers on the relationship between a mother and daughter, it means that there is more than one …

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These days, it's easy to feel like a shadow is covering the land and the psyche. From the presidential electi…