Over the years I've used Misha's Room as a space to process life, share information, talk some shit, and find purpose in this world that gives me so many reasons to lose hope. This is yet another one of those opportunities but instead of deep diving into heartbreak or the inner workings of white supremacy, I want to vent about a silent part of my life that reallllly grinds my gears. I'm a PCOS girlie, I don't think I've shared that before. PCOS is the acronym for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (or Please Carry On Somewhere which is what I've been telling/calling her for a long portion of my life, but anyway). In short, PCOS is a hormonal disorder that impacts people with ovaries by causing symptoms like irregular or absent menstrual cycles, excess androgen levels (like increased testosterone), and enlarged ovaries with cysts. Because PCOS is linked to insulin resistance and hormonal imbalances, it can result in acne, weight gain, excessive hair growth, and fertility issues. Although treatment varies on a case by case basis, most medical professionals suggest lifestyle changes, medications, and hormone therapy to manage the symptoms. PCOS peeps are also encouraged to be mindful of their stress levels as a strategy to limit symptoms.
Hopefully you enjoyed the brief lesson on reproductive health and I'm always down to increase education but again, I'm here to vent. So here's how this bitch has been grinding my gears:
Hopefully you enjoyed the brief lesson on reproductive health and I'm always down to increase education but again, I'm here to vent. So here's how this bitch has been grinding my gears:
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I love a well constructed conference and early June 2025 was jampacked with at least two that had me torn. The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) was hosting its annual conference in viva Las Vegas at the same time Black Feminist Future (BFF) was hosting their biannual Black Feminist Reunion, also known as Get Free, in New Orleans. One thing I am going to do is get my cup refilled at a conference, so needless to say these conflicting experiences had me split. Good thing my decision was win-win either way. I’d either expand my knowledge in the sexology field specifically at AASECT or strengthen my Black feminist ideological foundation at Get Free. Ultimately, Get Free won me over for three reasons:
- I attended AASECT in 2023 but had never been to Get Free
- Get Free offered scholarships to cover travel and lodging expenses for volunteers
- As a New Orleans native that’s now an ATL transplant, I’m always excited for a reason to visit home