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Gemma’s Gem of the Week: Emotional Intimacy

Emotional intimacy stands on a level of its own. This deeper level of vulnerability and understanding adds a heightened layer to intimacy overall. It’s undeniable that there’s something incredibly alluring about this type of closeness.
I was recently having an intellectual discussion with someone that aligned with this powerful description of intimacy. Releasing the veil and allowing yourself to be seen and heard is a glorious thing. When people are synced up to the point of subconsciously understanding feelings of mutuality without verbal confirmation, I swear it’s life-altering. Because of this, I was reminiscing on countless, life-changing experiences of mine. In the most meaningful moments of my life, I’m not over-thinking. I’m not worrying. I’m surrendering to the sheer beauty and freedom of the moment.
Letting go like that is other-worldly. Suddenly, it doesn’t feel as tempting to hand over power to the things that are not in our best interest. Soul-sharing to me has never been about exclusivity; but rather, the encouragement of inclusivity and fluidity.
Intimacy normally falls under the common definition of “pleasure”, specifically “physical pleasure.” While this is one definition, there are various meanings linked to the word. There is intimacy in deep listening. There is intimacy in developing trust with someone, and navigating the more challenging days. There is intimacy in hard discussions and complex emotions. Let’s not limit our accomplishments and progress to the things that solely feel overly grand, joyous, or easy. It is a gift to be able to navigate the obstacles that come naturally throughout this human experience. There is far more beauty out there than we are programmed to see. The less we box ourselves in, the more naturally this clarity can reveal itself.
Love and intimacy are fluid and ever-changing. They were never about control or attachment. Attachment often means “the fear of losing someone or something.” Finding the ability to release that frame of thinking creates space for love and freedom to rise to the surface.
To further elaborate, I’ll present you with this question that I heard recently: Why is the measure of love loss? Why is love so often mixed with personal sacrifices or control? How about we start seeing love as unconditional? How about we stop categorizing love as being “as selfless as possible”, and instead, embrace the idea of loving ourselves even more? Love and intimacy also weren’t built strictly for romantic relationships. I have absolutely found soulmates in some of my dearest friends. Does the fact that there’s a lack of romantic interest suddenly mean that this relationship is inherently less? Absolutely not.
The wonderful thing about emotional intimacy is how much it truly teaches us. It teaches us the art of seeing. It teaches us the art of listening. There is so much potential to learn more and more about ourselves and the world surrounding us. And if anything, emotional intimacy can heighten the benefits of physical intimacy. These levels of trust and understanding can be reflected in many ways.
When someone is openly expressing and sharing their passions, this to me is alluring. An intimate moment can be found in something as simple as sharing music. It can be someone surprising you with a homemade baked good. It can be someone writing to you saying they were thinking of you, or recommending a favorite movie that reminded them of you. Emotional intimacy never ceases to enhance the love and wonder I have when it comes to building genuine relationships with the ones I love.
Beauty
Get Ready for a Weekend of Mother’s Day Beauty

Mama, you are looking fabulous!
Get ready for your Mother’s Day weekend of beauty in epic style with these incredible selections for the spring season. You will feel divine over a brunch with your family on Sunday when you embrace the grace of Anastasia Beverly Hill.
Soft Glam Eyeshadow Palette ($45)
This lush palette features 14 shades in ultra-matte, duo chrome, and metallic finishes that let you create softly-glamorous looks any time. Each shade is fully-pigmented and easy to blend. When you look into the large mirror and apply with a wonderful double-ended brush you feel like you are a star getting ready for red carpet. Colors blend perfectly and make your skin glow with radiating beauty. Hands down, Mama will love this absolutely gorgeous set.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze ($23) and Clear Brow Gel ($22)
The queen of brows is making the queen mother feel superbly beautiful this holiday weekend. To lock the brows in place, use Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel ($22) for a more natural brow, or Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze ($23) for a more feathered look.
Freeze truly redefines your face. Whether you have thin or thick brows the transformation when combined with the brow gel is epic. It makes you look refreshed and gives you the life-changing definition you have been looking for.
Other great finds come from ways to prime and set your skin for the ultimate Mother’s Day weekend. All of these are perfect to make your look last from early morning coffee with your significant other to an afternoon Mother’s Day picnic with the kids. These are all fantastic for sensitive skin as well and will keep your skin soft and hydrated. You will adore all of these options.
- For a dewy finish: prep the skin with Milk Makeup’s Hydro Grip Primer ($38): A clean, silicone-free dewy makeup primer with hyaluronic acid that grips makeup for up to 12 hours and hydrates skin to prevent meltdown and caking.
- To set the dewy look: spray the skin with Milk Makeup’s Hydro Grip Set + Refresh Spray ($38): An alcohol-free, long-lasting dewy setting spray that weightlessly sets makeup for up to 12 hours, so skin stays glowy and makeup doesn’t melt or fade.
- For a matte finish: prep the skin with Milk Makeup’s Pore Eclipse Mattifying Primer ($38): A lightweight water-cream makeup primer with skincare benefits that blurs the look of pores and fights shine for a long-lasting, soft-matte finish.
- To set the matte look: spray the skin with Milk Makeup’s Pore Eclipse Matte Setting Spray ($38): A weightless, alcohol-free matte setting spray that locks on makeup up to 16 hours, helps blur pores, and controls shine for a soft-focus finish.
Here is to making the most of your Mother’s Day look!
Cover art by Hadis Safari on Unsplash
Beauty
Fashion Week and Those Who Stood Out

At Fashion Week there are those who make the grade. Their fashion sense makes them a part of the scene and we want to emulate them and copy their style. These are some of the ones I captured.
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State-of-the-Art Eyebrow Restoration Techniques Emerge From Dr. Jeffrey Epstein’s Coral Gables Center.

Dr. Jeffrey Epstein is a world-leading expert in cosmetic surgery, aesthetics, and hair restoration based in Coral Gables, Florida.
When it comes to sensational and natural-looking eyebrow restoration results, Dr. Jeff Epstein doesn’t just perform successful surgeries – he reinvents them. Having recently completed his 1600th eyebrow restoration procedure, Dr. Jeff has been restoring confidence and providing tremendous results in hair transplants for decades, specializing in hairline lowering and hair restoration across the body.
Despite the recent rise of medical tourism in the United States, very few doctors internationally maintain cutting-edge techniques, state-of-the-art technology, and vanguard expertise to produce premium quality results. Those looking for the safest and most successful procedures seek out Dr. Jeff at his Foundation for Hair Restoration. His practice is dedicated to unprecedented precision, artistic design, and medically-backed techniques – even correcting the poorly performed procedures of others in his field.
Dr. Jeff’s practice specializes in truly natural-looking results, where he has been perfecting his own procedure for continuously resounding successes since 2001. While eyebrow procedures have become popular in recent years, this forward-thinking surgeon has already helped over 1,000 people get the desired eyebrows of their dreams. Rather than utilizing robotic practices, his techniques involve the meticulous making of the smallest possible recipient sites meant to mimic natural growth. This dedicated doctor currently performs multiple eyebrow restorations weekly and continues to be a leader in this fast-growing field.
Recognized worldwide for his aesthetic and most importantly safe results, Dr. Jeff has been developing techniques for transplanting hairs to the eyebrows as well as the beard area, eyelashes, chest, and even arms and legs to thousands of patients. His 1600th eyebrow procedure is just the beginning – you can expect many future innovative techniques to come from Dr. Jeff’s highly sought-after practice.
Visit drjeffreyepstein.com for more information.
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Why Do Men Experience Balding More than Women?

Hair loss is a widespread experience throughout the male population and if you have been experiencing hair loss yourself, you might be wondering why men tend to experience the issue on a much larger scale than women. Here you will find information about why men are more likely to lose their hair than women and what you can do to protect the hair you have or undo the effects of hair loss completely.
Women Do Lose Hair
Although men experience hair loss much more than women, this doesn’t mean that women don’t experience it at all. Certain conditions such as alopecia, dermatitis, or stress can cause hair loss in women, as well as aging, menopause, and medical treatments such as chemotherapy. Women also experience receding hairlines and thinning hair, just in different ways than men. Of course, it is still more common to see bald men than bald women.
Genetics
Many men go bald due to their genetic history. If a family member has passed on the gene for male pattern baldness, then a man is more likely to experience hair loss. This condition causes hair follicles to decrease in size eventually to the point where they can no longer produce hair. If you have no family members with male pattern baldness, this might simply be because the genetic sensitivity didn’t arise in them but was still passed down the line. This type of genetic condition doesn’t affect women in the same way since it is related to the hormone testosterone, which men have more of than women.
Hormonal Differences
Hormones are one of the main reasons that men experience hair loss more than women. The hormones that cause thinning hair in menopausal women are called androgens. Usually, these are balanced by estrogens but when these decrease during the menopause, the androgens can impact a woman’s hair growth. These androgens are also responsible for male baldness.
What Can You Do About Hair Loss?
If you are starting to notice signs of hair loss or have lost your hair and don’t enjoy being bald, there are plenty of solutions available to you. For thinning hair, there are temporary cosmetic methods of filling in the gaps and creating the impression of fullness. For more advanced hair loss, a visit to a London hair transplant clinic could help you find the answers you’re looking for. Eating healthily, staying fit, and reducing your stress levels can all help to slow down your hair loss. There are also ways of reducing the damage to your hair that might be contributing to thinning. For example, over-washing and harsh combing can tug at the follicles and cause premature hair loss. Being gentle with your hair can really help to prevent it from falling out or becoming thin.
There is nothing wrong with losing your hair. Male pattern baldness is an incredibly common condition, and many people embrace the new look and the low maintenance of it. However, if you are truly unhappy with your hair loss, there are always methods of restoring it.
Beauty
BHI Therapeutic Sciences and Alpha Blu Skin Host NYFW Lounge

At the event Founder Dr. Brian Mehling and CEO Doreen Santora were on hand to greet guests and discuss the new line over refreshments.
The exclusive soiree celebrated BHI Therapeutic Sciences, makers of the Alpha Blu skin care line. Guests discovered and experienced the benefits of the skin care line with facials, skin analysis, and hand massages with the brand.
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