Love & Sex

Op-Ed: In 2024, Keep Your Relationship To Yourself — Good, Bad And The Ugly

Op-Ed: In 2024, Keep Your Relationship To Yourself — Good, Bad And The Ugly

Bridal Bliss: Brittany And AJ's Destination Wedding In Cancun Was Like A Movie

Bridal Bliss: Brittany And AJ’s Destination Wedding In Cancun Was Like A Movie

'You Can't Break A Spirit That's Already Been Broken Open': Keke Palmer Penned A Love Letter For Mistreated Black Women

‘You Can’t Break A Spirit That’s Already Been Broken Open’: Keke Palmer Penned A Love Letter For Mistreated Black Women

Sex Talk: It’s 2024, So It’s Time To Upgrade Your Sex Toy Collection. Check Out Some Of Our Favorites

Sex Talk: It’s 2024, So It’s Time To Upgrade Your Sex Toy Collection. Check Out Some Of Our Favorites

The Best Of Bridal Bliss: Our Favorite Images Of Black Love In 2023

The Best Of Bridal Bliss: Our Favorite Images Of Black Love In 2023

Couples Watch

This Viral Couple Is Keeping It Spicy, Even In Their Sixties

This Viral Couple Is Keeping It Spicy, Even In Their Sixties

'I Never Gave Up On Love': Couples At ESSENCE Fest Share How They Met And Their Best Relationship Advice

‘I Never Gave Up On Love’: Couples At ESSENCE Fest Share How They Met And Their Best Relationship Advice

Bridal Bliss: Essie And Maurice's Micro Wedding Gave Us 'Black Love In The City'

Bridal Bliss: Essie And Maurice’s Micro Wedding Gave Us ‘Black Love In The City’

Jay-Z's Mom, Gloria Carter, Got Married In A Star-Studded Ceremony

Jay-Z’s Mom, Gloria Carter, Got Married In A Star-Studded Ceremony

We Were Guests At Pinky Cole And Derrick Hayes' Star-Studded Wedding In Atlanta

We Were Guests At Pinky Cole And Derrick Hayes’ Star-Studded Wedding In Atlanta

Chilli Shares Real Reason She And Usher Broke Up, Why She Had To Cut Off Contact With Him In 2019

Chilli Shares Real Reason She And Usher Broke Up, Why She Had To Cut Off Contact With Him In 2019

Black Celeb Couples

Exclusive: Ashanti And Nelly Are Expecting — And Engaged!

Exclusive: Ashanti And Nelly Are Expecting — And Engaged!

The Grammy-winning singer talks to ESSENCE about expecting her first child with longtime love Nelly, who is officially her fiancé. Read More

Weddings

Bridal Bliss: Curvy Influencer Rochelle And Michael Johnson Celebrated 15 Years Of Marriage With A Vow Renewal On The Beach

Bridal Bliss: Curvy Influencer Rochelle And Michael Johnson Celebrated 15 Years Of Marriage With A Vow Renewal On The Beach

After initially saying “I do” in a church in Arkansas in 2009, the couple renewed their vows in a dreamy… Read More

Relationship Advice

Sex Talk: 3 Signs You Are Ready To Start Your Celibacy Journey

Sex Talk: 3 Signs You Are Ready To Start Your Celibacy Journey

The cookie jar might be closed, but that’s ok! Here are some tips to explore celibacy and your potential journey… Read More