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Monthly Archives: August 2014

Pretty Polish Helps Prevent Sexual Assaults

27 Wednesday Aug 2014

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images-38Social media has been creating a lot of buzz about an innovative nail polish that would help to protect a potential victim from an assault. Created by four male students from North Carolina University, this nail polish is designed to change color when it comes in direct contact with several of the common drugs intended to temporarily incapacitate a potential victim.

According to the article, once the intended victim places their finger inside of the drink the polish will change colors helping to detect the colorless, odorless drug known as the “date rape drug” or “roofie.” The goal of this life saving polish is to make the prowling perpetrator “fear the repercussions of being caught slipping a drug into someone’s drink,” thus ultimately creating a shift in fear from the victim to the perpetrator.

While this anti-rape polish has garnered a lot of support, there are many sexual assault prevention advocates that believe that innovations like this are misguided, can lead to victim blaming and may not necessarily be the best way to approach the sexual assault epidemic on college campuses.

I am incline to agree that a pretty polish, alone, cannot prevent a sexual assault, however I do believe that it is another tool that can prove to be very useful. In order to see a real reduction in sexual violence on college campuses, we need to change how sexuality is viewed in our culture. And this change MUST involve EVERYONE!

We need to create comprehensive programs that incorporate: 1) informed consent education and by-stander interventions, 2) addresses sexism, genderism, culture, self-esteem, self-efficacy, and healthy relationships, 3) identifies social determinants that contribute to risks, 4) identifies triggers, strength factors and protective factors, 5) incorporates survivor support and perpetrator interventions that reduce the likelihood of recidivism, and 6) teaches accountability and responsibility.

We also must address polices that serve as barriers and help to further stigmatize and institutionalized survivors. In order for politics to effectively impact sexual violence, it must become a priority! Such policies must consider addressing social determinants, focus on navigating structural barriers, take into account the impact of culture, sexual orientation, gender, disabilities, religion, economic and other social inequalities, and increase access to services for survivors and perpetrators.

Men must become involved! We need men to become allies in advocating for change. We must focus on redefining how masculinity is defined and viewed in society. We must also address the culture of male dominated athletics and organizations where overt sexual behaviors with undertones of sexual violence have been permissive and even accepted. In addition, we must create an environment that makes it safer and acceptable for men to come forward as survivors.

While, this is not intended to be an exhaustive list it is certainly a starting point to creating a culture that reduces sexual violence.

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Question of the Day “A Tattoo of an Ex Beloved”

22 Friday Aug 2014

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Question of the Day “Tattoo of an Ex Beloved!” Ladies and Gentlemen…weigh in! Post your comments below! I look forward to hearing your response!

Kandi Burruss Hosts Annual Bedroom Kandi Convention

19 Tuesday Aug 2014

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bedroom-kandi-convention-9389This past weekend Bedroom Kandi Consultants from all over the country took over the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta for the annual Bedroom Kandi Convention. The weekend was jammed packed with networking, awards presentations, new product updates and demonstrations, amazing workshops, and powerful keynote speakers. Some of the guest speakers included: Motivational Speaker Dr. Kim {Ventus-Darks}, Dr. Rachel {Ross M.D.}, from the TV show “The Doctors,” Julie Anne Jones, “The Systems Specialist” and Sex Therapist and Clinical Sexologist Dr. TaMara {Griffin.}

The convention was not all work and no play! On Friday evening, the consultants enjoyed a cocktail hour with performances by the boss lady herself, Kandi and the “velvet teddy bear” Ruben Studdard. Even celebrity hair stylist Derek J made an appearance. On Saturday evening, Kandi hosted the Diamond’s Dinner; which is an exclusive party for the high earning Bedroom Kandi Consultants.

There are over 1,000 Bedroom Kandi Consultants across the country that range in age from the early 20′s to the late 60′s. And although the majority of consultants are women, there are quite a few men who are consultants too. Kandi cares very much about her brand and is hands on with the company and the consultants.

Over the next couple of weeks, Bedroom Kandi is launching an affiliate program for people who are interested in Bedroom Kandi but might not be ready to fully invest in becoming a consultant. If you’re looking for an amazing opportunity or great company to work with, look no further! Bedroom Kandi is it! To learn more about the affiliate program or to become a consultant, visit www.bkparties.com.

More about Kandi Burruss. Kandi is a Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter, business mogul, philanthropist, and Real Housewives of Atlanta star. She also is the host of her show Kandi Koated Nights and the powerhouse behind her foundation Kandi Cares{www.kandicares.org}, a foundation providing education, empowerment and enrichment to the lives of single parents, and children who are the product of single parent homes. Her most recent venture is the production of her hit stage play “A Mother’s Love,” coming soon to a city near you. Check www.kandionline.com for tour dates.

Kandi and the Bedroom Kandi team is empowering lives, one person at a time!

 

Bedroom Kandi Convention

19 Tuesday Aug 2014

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Guess who was a Keynote speaker for the 2014 Annual Bedroom Kandi Convention in Atlanta? Dr.TaMara, thats who!! I’m not sure if you’re familiar with Bedroom Kandi but just in case your not, Bedroom Kandi is an affordable line of luxury, sex-positive products designed to bring pleasure to singles and couples alike. Named Best Overall Toy Line at the 2012 AVN Awards, Bedroom Kandi is a collaboration between Kandi Burruss, Grammy award winning artist and star of Bravo’s “Real Housewives of Atlanta” and “The Kandi Factory,” and OhMiBod, an award-winning, female-owned and operated pleasure products manufacturer. Visit the website at www.bedroomkandi.com
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She’s Gotta Have It!

13 Wednesday Aug 2014

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Nola-and-JamieI loved, loved, loved this movie! She’s Gotta Have it! Nola Darling was played by Tracy Camila Johns. Nola Darling was a liberated woman who knew what she wanted! She didn’t play by conventional societal standards of relationships and monogamy! Nola Darling was also the inspiration for well…ya’ll know!:) Check out the clip from the movie! http://cli.ps/ki9Ja Any thoughts….

Dr. TaMara on the Flaminpit Show

12 Tuesday Aug 2014

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Dr. TaMara Griffin and Lesa Quade, the host of the Flaminpit Show! Chatting about my latest project, Project Create SAFE “Create Sexual Assault Free Environment” by reducing campus sexual violence.  I will post the actual interview as soon! Stay tuned! In the meantime check out www.projectcreatesafe.com! Also check out Project Create SAFE fundraising campaign at www.gofundme.com/createsafe. Purchase Project Create SAFE items at www.cafepress.com/projectcreatesafe.

 

The Doctor and LEGRNDARY FACEisode “Broke”

12 Tuesday Aug 2014

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Hey we are very excited for you all to check out the new show..”The DOCTOR and LEGENDARY” we would really love your feedback but most importantly weigh in on the question”

Question of the day “Ex-Beloved Dating a Relative!”

11 Monday Aug 2014

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Question of the day “Ex-Beloved Dating a Relative!” Ladies and Gentlemen…weigh in! Post your comments below! Look forward to hearing your response! If you have a question you’d like me to answer of weigh in on, send me an email to tamara@drtamaragriffin.com

Question of the Day! “Love versus In Love!”

08 Friday Aug 2014

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Question of the day! “Love versus In Love!” Ladies and Gentlemen…weigh in! Post your thoughts and comments to the question. If there’s a question that you’d like me to answer or weigh in on, please send me an email at tamara@drtamaragriffin.com

 

Question of the Day! “Secret Bank Account!”

07 Thursday Aug 2014

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Question of the day! “Secret Bank Account!” Ladies and Gentlemen…weigh int! If you have a question that you would like me to weigh in on, send me an email at tamara@drtamaragriffin.com

 

 

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