Fierce Woman Series: Stefanie Iris Weiss

This month’s Fierce Woman is Stefanie Iris Weiss, author of Eco-Sex: Go Green Between the Sheets and Make Your Love Life Sustainable. She also maintains ecosex.net. Both of which educate women on the importance of greenifying your life — even in ways you...
My favorite Cartoon of all time is…..

My favorite Cartoon of all time is…..

I actually have two: One that describes myself as a child and relates to my dreams and inspirations of being a rock star, and the other relates more to my actual self as an adult. My first favorite cartoon that I fell I love with was Jem and the Holograms! To be...
Sonnet for my Ear Lobe

Sonnet for my Ear Lobe

As the last evolutionary vestige of ancient ancestry My earlobe simply hangs.  It isn’t much fun. It’s just a fleshy, bodily accessory. That’s why I got it pierced when I turned 21. Cartilage, skin, and a light peach fuzz, The ear lobe is a rather small bit. Though...
Father's Day: a break from resentment

Father's Day: a break from resentment

About a week ago I felt myself needing a good cry. My period had come and gone without the occurrence of my usual PMS related emotional breakdown that helps rid my body of any bottled up emotions from the previous month. I really enjoy the overwhelming emotional...
Best Friends

Best Friends

Two members of the Maxim Hygiene team have decided to celebrate friendship by writing about their best friends. Starting with GreenQueenJB: My best friend came to me at a time when I needed her most. I had been going through some very difficult changes and, as someone...