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Attention Los Angeles NOC’s! Do you love Stephen King? Do you love IT? Want to attend the red carpet premiere of IT: Chapter Two? If you said “Yes” to all three questions, read on to see how! Pennywise is returning to terrorize your theaters on September 6, 2019. To celebrate the release of IT: Chapter Two, […]
The Hubble Space Telescope recently spotted a star’s gaseous glow and it is a haunting sight in space.
Named NGC 2022, this circular object is a vast orb of gas that is cast off by an elderly star and it’s located in the constellation of Orion (the Hunter), NASA said in a press release. You can see the star in the orb’s center and it’s shining through the gases it used to hold onto for most of its stellar lifespan.
When stars get older, they grow in size and glow a red hue. Dubbed “red giants,” these stars then start to lose their outer layers of material into space. More than half of an elderly star’s mass can be lost this way, developing a shell of surrounding gas. Simultaneously, the aging star’s core becomes smaller and hotter, emitting ultraviolet light that causes the expelled gases to glow in the process.
Although it looks more like an entity seen through a microscope than a telescope, this rounded object, named NGC 2022, is a vast orb of gas in space, cast off by an ageing star. Credit: @ESA / @Hubble_Space / @NASA R. Wade https://t.co/zOVXp12mnV pic.twitter.com/99opx0kIoi
— HUBBLE (@HUBBLE_space) August 12, 2019
According to NASA, the rounded object above is called a planetary nebula, due to its circular, planet-like appearance. It represents a phase of stellar evolution that the sun is expected to experience several billion years from now. When a star, such as the sun, uses all of the hydrogen up in its core, it grows bigger and transforms into a red giant. During this phase, the star’s outer layers diminish, and eventually, it leaves behind a hot core that contracts to create a dense white dwarf star.
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Not having sex has left me absent of the physical touch – which happens to be my #1 love language and my favorite way to show affection. I removed my all things out of my life that I felt would temp me – I’ve been out here fighting temptations during this Hot Girl Summer! SMH.
Through this 31 Days of Sensuality Challenge, i’m learning that cutting myself off from pleasure isn’t healthy for me. In fact, humans need to touch each other in order to survive. When we touch, hug, cuddle and connect we release oxytocin which promotes feel-good sensations that foster a sense of well-being and happiness. Physical touch also increases levels of dopamine and serotonin, these two neurotransmitters help regulate your mood by relieving your body of stress and anxiety.
Sensuality is more than looking sexy and being sexy. Sensuality is rooted in feeling sexy through well being.
This week, I started focusing on giving better hugs. There is undeniable power in a hug- my hugs have become longer, deeper, grounded and full of life. According to Dr. Mercola, you should hug for at least 20 seconds at least once everyday! So don’t be offended when I go in for a hug over a handshake.
I’m also bringing touch back into my life with massages. Splurging on a massage ever so often is important because of the legitimate health benefits that come from body work. In fact, having regular massage sessions can help with physiological function, mental acuity, migraines, and even symptoms of depression. In addition to the traditional deep tissue massage, I also tried a Thai Yoga Massage and Reflexology. Each of these massages stimulated healing to different parts of the body, mind, and soul. More about each below:
Thai Yoga Massage: Thai Yoga Massage is an ancient healing practice that was born in Thailand. This therapeutic massage combines soft tissue manipulation techniques, assisted yoga postures, breathing and meditation to bring the body into a state of deep relaxation.
Reflexology: Reflexology is a form of bodywork that involves applying pressure to the hands, ears and feet. Reflexologists believe that these reflex points correspond to different body organs and systems, creating beneficial health improvements to this area.
There is something very special about being touched by someone who has healing energy. Each of these massages promoted the flow of energy through my body and I felt a sense of release from them. I allowed my body to be still and melt into a deep and silent place.
Yes, massages are a treat- so treat yourself! Rid yourself of the idea that massages are something you splurge on, instead budget them into your regular health, wellness and sensual practice in the same way you would pay for dance classes and a gym membership.
Love,
Empress
Following the release of the brand’s new RecTrek Hike Shorts earlier this month; Outdoor Voices is at it again with the relaunch of their revolutionary Exercise Dress. Originally launched last year, the brand has updated the exercise dress in and with cool new features and bold colors. As they continue to redefine the way women work out the mission of OV is to encourage people to move daily, be active, and have fun.
When the Essence team got its first glimpse at the new Outdoor Voices’ Exercise Dress we were more than impressed. The new and improved design now has a leotard with a short liner; which adds support and a freer range of motion. Constructed with a piece of lightweight, sweat-wicking fabric and fully lined with UnderAir, a silky-smooth Italian fabric, the dress leaves you feeling feminine while sweating off those few extra pounds.
The new iteration of the exercise dress isn’t the only thing that makes us forever fans of the brand. Outdoor Voices continues to advocate for the diversity of women no matter the shape, size, and color. It is exemplified by their new campaign shot by Carlotta Guerrero, who happened to collaborate with Solange Knowles on her 2016 album A Seat at the Table.
The OV Exercise Dress is priced at $100. Shop the new and improved design at outdoorvoices.com.
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