Dominique Fluker

4 days ago | essence.com | Dominique Fluker

Motherhood is a gift, and those blessed to experience it would agree, even expecting mothers in jail.. According to a recent study, the number of incarcerated women in the United States has grown from 26,000 in 1980 to 168,000 in 2020. More than half (58%) of women in prisons and jails are mothers, and the number of children with an imprisoned mother has increased by 131% since 1991, surpassing the growth rate of incarcerated fathers.

5 days ago | essence.com | Dominique Fluker

Earlier this week, CorePower Yoga, a popular yoga studio brand, invited us to take a fun yoga sculpt class with renowned gymnast Jordan Chiles in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and learn how they support their member community all month long. Make no mistake, the yoga sculpt class at CorePower Yoga isn’t just your run-of-the-mill yoga class. Instead, it incorporates high-intensity movement with traditional yoga poses (with weights) to help tone and lengthen your body.

5 days ago | essence.com | Dominique Fluker

Star Jones has been a trailblazer in multiple industries, including law, television, and health, and is an active volunteer for the American Heart Association.

6 days ago | essence.com | Dominique Fluker

If you’re anything like me, you’re very familiar with the cult wellness and lifestyle brand, Alo Yoga. So, I was elated to receive an invitation to their headquarters in Los Angeles to celebrate the launch of Alo Moves (their members-based virtual wellness platform with over 3,000 classes), the 7 Days to Gut Health program, which is a movement-first approach to supporting digestion, energy, and mental clarity, rooted in expert guidance and daily ritual.

6 days ago | essence.com | Dominique Fluker

Let’s go ahead and cancel the myth that every orgasm needs to be slow, candlelit, and drawn out. Sometimes you’re not trying to take the scenic route, you’re just trying to get there. Quickly. And guess what? That’s perfectly okay, according to Dr. Shamyra Howard. “Orgasming quickly doesn’t make your experience any less valid, intimate, or satisfying. Whether you’re short on time, need a release, or just know your body well enough to hit the gas, your pleasure, your pace,” she says.