W.E.L.L. (Women Empowered and Loving Life) New Orleans place for pictures, posts, and general bloggy goodness!Tumblr (3.0; @wellneworleans)http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/<a href="https://twitter.com/WELLNewOrleans">Are you following us on Twitter yet?</a>: <p>Follow W.E.L.L. on Twitter! So many quotes by amazing women! (And recipes, politics, fashion, health, babies, and more…)</p>http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33821156526http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33821156526Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:30:32 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9giucOIM81qfejr1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33754853185http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33754853185Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:42:46 -0400women in artworkwomen of colorrelationshipsmarriagedatinglovesex<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbvkucaN9l1rzmkjpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://blackartdepot.tumblr.com/post/33556017682/girl-scouts-black-history">blackartdepot</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>The first African-American girl scout troop in the southern states. I got to send a big Thank You for all those that serve as Girl Scout Troop Leaders!</p> </blockquote>http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33754738811http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33754738811Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:40:44 -0400girl scoutsPowerful Black Womenwomen of colorhistoric imagesequal rightsracism<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9prdkRpim1qfejr1o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33754571854http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33754571854Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:37:51 -0400women in artworkwomen of colorPowerful Black Womenparentingmomsmotherhoodbabies<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mapz0awGid1qfejr1o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><blockquote> <p>“Windows” by Gerald Ivey</p> </blockquote>http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33754241778http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33754241778Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:32:20 -0400women in artworkwomen of colorwomen around the world<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mapz3jV9v61qfejr1o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><blockquote> <p>“Wrapped in the Glow” by Monica Stewart</p> </blockquote>http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33754207611http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33754207611Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:31:46 -0400women in artworkPowerful Black Womenwomen of colorfemale artistsWrapped in the GlowMonica Stewart<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mavk88j6gl1qjbtojo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://yhamourhiad.tumblr.com/post/32220743033/woman-of-african-heritage-by-clorama-etsy-shop">yhamourhiad</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>“Woman of African Heritage” by Clorama</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Clorama" title="Purchase on Etsy!">Etsy Shop</a></p> </blockquote>http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33753902860http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33753902860Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:26:46 -0400women in artworkPowerful Black Womenwomen of colorfemale artists<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbuxwgqkRj1r3mqz1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://mistermichellejournal.tumblr.com/post/33531896670/izi-by-michelle-robinson-identifly-series">mistermichellejournal</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>IZI by Michelle Robinson, IDENTIFLY Series</p> <p>Acrylic on Canvas</p> <p>© Michelle Robinson 2012</p> <p>Contact: michellizm@gmail.com</p> </blockquote>http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33753691366http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33753691366Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:23:22 -0400women in artworkPowerful Black Womenwomen of colorfemale artists<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mby9qgLOIP1qd4vugo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://mothernaturenetwork.tumblr.com/post/33694382697/with-all-the-bizarre-and-crazy-creatures-humans">mothernaturenetwork</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>With all the bizarre and crazy creatures humans have invented, it’s easy to forget that for every unicorn there is a bizarre creature that actually exists. Evolution and niche specialization can create some crazy-looking forms of life. Here are six strange examples. <br/><a href="http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/photos/6-unbelievable-animals/weird-and-wonderful-wildlife"><strong>6 unbelievable animals</strong></a></p> </blockquote>http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33753430984http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33753430984Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:19:15 -0400sciencescientific researchanimals<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbyhu5Aeke1rj3wsho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://vegan-yums.tumblr.com/post/33668224720/vegan-sweet-potato-veggie-burger-with-avocado">vegan-yums</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Vegan sweet potato veggie burger with avocado. Click through for recipe. </p> </blockquote>http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33753375584http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33753375584Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:18:23 -0400recipesveganhealthy livinghealthy eatingwomen eatcooking<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbau7nH0iS1qecv43o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbau7nH0iS1qecv43o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbau7nH0iS1qecv43o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbau7nH0iS1qecv43o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbau7nH0iS1qecv43o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbau7nH0iS1qecv43o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbau7nH0iS1qecv43o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://theseasonofthewitch.tumblr.com/post/33293341702/the-women-of-asgarda-in-the-ukraine-a-country">theseasonofthewitch</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong><a href="http://www.planet-mag.com/?s=asgarda&x=0&y=0">The Women of Asgarda</a></strong> | In the Ukraine, a country where females are victims of sexual trafficking and gender oppression, a new tribe of empowered women is emerging. Calling themselves the “Asgarda”, the women seek complete autonomy from men. Residing in the Carpathian Mountains, the tribe is comprised of 150 women of varying ages, primarily students, led by 30 year-old Katerina Tarnouska. Reviving the tribal traditions of the Scythian Amazons of ancient Greek mythology, the Asgarda train in martial arts, taught by former Soviet karate master, Volodymyr Stepanovytch, and learn life skills and sciences in order to become ideal women. </p> </blockquote>http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33753338452http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33753338452Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:17:48 -0400The Women of AsgardaUkrainefolks to knowgroups to knowhuman traffickinghuman rightswomen protesting<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbfz0pi5bx1qa878ho1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbfz0pi5bx1qa878ho2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbfz0pi5bx1qa878ho3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbfz0pi5bx1qa878ho4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://lacigreen.tumblr.com/post/33595911031/this-exhibit-looks-fking-amazing-i-wish-i-could">lacigreen</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>this exhibit looks fking AMAZING!  i wish i could see it.<br/>i want to focus on one piece that i’ve been getting a lot of email about:</p> <p><img src="http://lacigreen.tv/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/cliteracy.png"/></p> <p>There has been some confusion about the G-Spot and the fact that people orgasm without touching the (external) clitoris.  </p> <p>I think what Cliteracy is getting at is that the vagina <em>itself</em> does not cause orgasm.  The orgasmic feelings coming from vaginal penetration are caused by the indirect stimulation of the <em>internal</em> clitoris (the clitoris is much larger than the little nub above the vagina!)</p> <p><img src="http://lacigreen.tv/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/clit-internal1.jpeg"/></p> <p>as well as the pleasurable glands surrounding the urinary tract (the sea-weedy looking things).</p> <p><img height="335" src="http://lacigreen.tv/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/female-prostate.jpeg" width="400"/></p> <p>This pleasurable area, located 1-2 inches inside of the vagina on the wall closest to your bellybutton, is commonly called “The G Spot”.  Some people can orgasm from it, others can’t.  Having a really intense G-Spot orgasm is on the less common side.  What <em>is</em> common is orgasm from proper stimulation of the external clitoris, so don’t neglect it! :)  </p> <p>(Check out the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ5O6L6Jk8k">CLITical Thinking</a> episode on Sex+ for more info on the clit!  The male and female “G-Spots” will be covered soon.)</p> </blockquote>http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33598924127http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33598924127Sun, 14 Oct 2012 18:33:44 -0400lady partsorgasmsexfun factsscience<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7cq8lY1Ha1rt05vro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://fuckyeablackart.tumblr.com/post/27975768664/mother-nature-by-xnblooh">fuckyeablackart</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://XnBlooh.deviantart.com/art/Mother-Nature-210940351">Mother Nature</a> by ~<a href="http://xnblooh.deviantart.com/">XnBlooh</a></p> </blockquote>http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33593095179http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33593095179Sun, 14 Oct 2012 17:09:48 -0400women in artworkPowerful Black Womennatural hairwomen of color<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbvxsztXyy1qacuhyo1_250.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbvxsztXyy1qacuhyo2_250.gif"/><br/> <br/>http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33593063281http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33593063281Sun, 14 Oct 2012 17:09:22 -0400funnybirth controlwomen on television<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbute6D0OK1qitz6do1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><blockquote> <p><a href="http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/strawberry-pretzel-dessert/">Strawberry Pretzel Dessert</a></p> </blockquote>http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33593010682http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33593010682Sun, 14 Oct 2012 17:08:38 -0400recipescookingbakinghealthy eatingwomen eat<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbmdlf27ao1r9nxebo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33224183510http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33224183510Tue, 09 Oct 2012 05:41:00 -0400quotesNancy Pelosiwomen in politicswomen in the workplace<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbmdhgBD0n1r9nxebo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33224138272http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33224138272Tue, 09 Oct 2012 05:39:00 -0400quotesdita von teese<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbmdg6QJYQ1r9nxebo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33224123360http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33224123360Tue, 09 Oct 2012 05:38:00 -0400uplifting truthsencouraging wordsself-esteem<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbmde3tMl31r9nxebo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33224101474http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33224101474Tue, 09 Oct 2012 05:37:00 -0400women in artworkpolitics against women<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbmdf4nKiN1r9nxebo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33224112383http://wellneworleans.tumblr.com/post/33224112383Tue, 09 Oct 2012 05:37:00 -0400uplifting truthsencouraging words