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Marijuana dispensaries are deemed ‘essential’ in LA, allowed to stay open during coronavirus order
With California residents being asked to stay at home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and all “non-essential businesses and areas” being closed down, officials in Los…
Country Radio Has Three Solo Women in Top 10 for First Time in Seven Years
Newcomers Ingrid Andress and Gabby Barrett join Maren Morris in the top 10, hitting a benchmark not seen since Taylor Swift’s country days. By…
America’s Cannabis Industry Has Already Created More Than 200,000 Jobs
If you’re on the unemployment line or looking to trade your current job for a more exciting industry, it’s probably time to start boning…
How Cannabis Prices Can Drive Customers Toward the Illegal Market and Prescription Drugs
Buying legal cannabis and hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) was a long-time dream of many cannabis enthusiasts and medical patients, and now it’s a reality. But…
Shop brands that give back to women, in honor of International Women’s Day
With International Women’s Day — Sunday, March 8 — fast approaching, it’s a good time to reflect on the ways that we as consumers can support…
This Is The Secret To Women Rising
Today there are more and more women speaking up. And that’s not a few old subjects like #unequalpay #metoo . But the evidence is…
Valentine’s Day Chocolate and Wine Pairings Make So Much Sense
There may be no better time to indulge in wine and chocolate than on Valentine’s Day. It’s sweet, it’s sexy, and it can definitely score you some brownie points…
15 Ways to Celebrate Galentine’s Day With Your Fave Ladies
Valentine’s Day is almost here, and whether you’re single or happily taken, you can always have an amazing time celebrating with your friends. That’s why…
You Know You’re A Woman Over 40 When…
They say 40 is the new 30, but there are some things about the aging process that just can’t be Botoxed away. No matter…
Why isn’t the endocannabinoid system taught in medical schools?
I am currently dependent on medical cannabis, and despite loving the plant, I’m kinda bitter about this fact. And it’s not the usual lamenting…
CDC: More people obtain THC vapes from family, friends than dispensaries
A large majority of the people suffering from a vaping-related lung illness said they used products containing THC, and most of them obtained the…
The Best Exercises to Build Muscle and Lose Weight at the Same Time
BUILDING MUSCLE AND losing fat are, by definition, opposing goals. To effectively build lean muscle, your body needs a caloric surplus, to take in more…
Champagne on the Rocks: Learn All About This New Trend
Although the initial thought of serving a quality Champagne over ice may make some wine professionals and enthusiasts cringe, several French sparkling producers are…
European Countries Named Best for Women
GENDER IMBALANCES HAVE long been a point of policy discussions in countries, and with lawmakers focusing on women’s representation, rights, and access to services. Yet…
Everything you need to know about marijuana (cannabis)
Globally, marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug. Classified as a Schedule 1 controlled substance, marijuana is a mood-altering drug that affects almost…
7 Early Signs He’s a Player
If you’re a woman reading this, chances are you’ve encountered a player or two in your dating past. And if you haven’t, you’re either…
The Pros and Cons of Going to the Grocery Store While High
Going to the grocery store high is one of my favorite activities because I never know how it’ll end. In fact, I think of…
40 Best Small Business Ideas for Women Entrepreneurs
If you want to be an entrepreneur, the road to your success is the right business idea. We’ve enlisted many small business ideas for…
10 Things Your Relationship Needs to Thrive
A relationship cannot survive on its own. It needs the care and nurturing of two adults, giving to each other in a way that…
State Marijuana Legalization Aids Research Very Little
It took psychiatrist Staci Gruber four years to wrangle approval to run a clinical trial testing whether a liquid cannabinol product administered orally can ease symptoms of anxiety….
The Importance of Female Friendships Among Women
Men are from Mars and women are from Venus; meaning we as females are inherently different from men. We think differently, act differently, solve…
CBD or THC? Common Drug Test Can’t Tell the Difference
In June of 2018, Mark Pennington received troubling news from his ex-girlfriend, with whom he shared custody of their 2-year-old son. She had taken…
Why the Cannabis Industry Has to Remember Its Roots as It Goes Mainstream
It seems like every day a new cannabis product hits the market—a new CBD cream, vaporizer system or THC beverage. Cannabis has become a dominant emerging market throughout…
6 Health Risks Of Doing Dabs You Should Know
Other than the traditional act of smoking marijuana, these days, users can vape, bake edibles, and use topicals or tonics to get high in…
10 Cannabis Statistics You Really Need to Know
In terms of its size, value and general popularity, America’s legal cannabis industry is setting new records on a daily basis. 11 states and the District…
Key Steps Women Can Take to Be Strong Leaders
For so long, women have determined career success by their ability to adjust to the male-dominated culture and business processes in their field. Women…
Hundreds Of Companies Sign Letter Calling For Marijuana Descheduling To Prevent Vaping Injuries
More than 800 cannabis industry leaders have signed onto a letter urging Congress to deschedule marijuana to mitigate the risks associated with vaping products…
Underbanked cannabis industry struggles to finance double-digit growth, leaving business owners empty-handed
Harmony Dispensary, a medical marijuana cultivator and dispensary in Secaucus, New Jersey, has a Zen-looking shopfront with light green walls, clean glass shelves showcasing…
Women and Wine: How Alcohol Affects Female Health
Men and women are different—you probably knew that—and that’s true when it comes to wine and health. Alcohol impacts women differently than it does…
Vaping Lung Illness Tied to Cannabis Products, New York Says
Severe, mysterious lung illnesses that have struck more than 200 people around the country may be tied to an ingredient in cannabis-containing vapor products,…
Florida could be next US state to make cannabis legal
Officials in Florida are gearing up to make recreational cannabis legal in the Sunshine State, an expert has told The Leaf Desk. Despite historic…
10 Marijuana Stocks That Could See 100% Gains
The past several months haven’t been particularly kind to cannabis stocks, as the hope (and hype) of the long-term potential collides with short-term reality….
Florida Is the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Medical Marijuana Market
Despite ongoing efforts by the Florida Legislature to thwart the will of the people, Florida likely has the fastest- growing medical marijuana program in the…
Can The Women’s Rights Movement Trust The Justice System?
There is no denying that some of the most important advancements of women’s rights in the United States have come from the judiciary. Congress never gave women…
Why I Traded In My Wine For Weed
I’ve never really liked smoking pot. More to the point, I’ve never really liked the way pot makes me feel: foggy and sleepy and…
How to Vape Concentrates and Save Money in Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program
Distillate & CO2 OilOne of the most popular products in Florida’s Medical Marijuana program is distillate or C02 concentrate. Each dispensary may call it…
Are We Turning CBD Into Snake Oil?
B12 deficiency nearly caused my death in 2015; did you have any idea that’s something to worry about? Like me four years ago, you…
How women helped build the internet, and why it matters
There are a couple of omnipresent narratives for the history of women in tech. One is simplistic and linear: men built computers and the…
‘Why should I have to work on stilts?’: the women fighting sexist dress codes
It was at the beginning of a shift at Harrods that Georgia Brown told her manager where to go. Brown, then aged 22, was…
Notable First Women in Wine History
From a young widow who reshaped the Champagne industry and the first female winemaker in California’s Napa Valley
Lady Gaga’s Makeup Line Haus Laboratories Will Launch on Amazon in September
Everything you need to know about Lady Gaga’s makeup line Haus Laboratories. BY JENNA ROSENSTEIN INSTAGRAM Update 7/9/2019: Details of Lady Gaga’s long-awaited makeup line are…
Women, Weed, and Sex: What You Need to Know
Amanda, a Boston-based healthcare professional, has been experimenting with marijuana on and off for six years. She isn’t looking to get stoned; rather, she’s…
WORLDWIDE CANNABIS SALES LIKELY TO HIT $40 BILLION BY 2024
A new marijuana market research report projects a worldwide industry boom on the assumption that legalization will continue to expand. Worldwide sales of cannabis…
NEW BILL WOULD ALLOW INTERSTATE MARIJUANA COMMERCE
A new interstate cannabis commerce bill would allow marijuana to be transported between marijuana-legal states. A new bill would allow states to legally import…
They chanted for ‘equal pay.’ Fans back U.S. women’s team as World Cup win puts the gender gap in the spotlight.
When the U.S. women’s soccer team notched its fourth World Cup win Sunday in Lyon, France, the crowd engaged in an unusual and sustained…
30 Members of Congress Urge DEA to “Speed Up” Medical Cannabis Research
Thirty members of the House of Representatives sent a letter to the leaders of the Drug Enforcement Administration and Department of Justice on Tuesday,…
Traveling With Marijuana In Your Car?
Driving with cannabis in the car is a funny thing in terms of the letter of the law. A bag in the front seat…
Could CBD Fight Superbugs? Marijuana Compound Shows Promise As an Antibiotic.
The quest for new antibiotics has led researchers to a surprising candidate: the marijuana compound CBD. A new study finds that CBD, or cannabidiol, is “remarkably…
10 Ways To Gain Independence As A Woman
Do you see yourself as being an independent woman? As someone who has it all together? I had always seen myself as this strong…
7 Reasons Why You Should Be Having Afternoon Sex
Some people like to do it in the morning. Some people like to do it at night. Some people only want to get it…