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Jennifer Stewart

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Jennifer Stewart has written for Texas Monthly, Electric Literature, Texas Highways, Elle.com, Runner’s World, and other outlets. She is a Texas Tech University and Columbia University graduate who currently lives in Houston. Follow her on Instagram @comeonjennfoo.

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TV Jennifer Stewart Jan 20, 2026

‘Heated Rivalry’ Renewed My Faith in Sex With Men

Jennifer Stewart Jan 20, 2026

After years of unsatisfying relationships, the writer had reason to believe that sex with men could never be equitable. But the hot, sexy new HBO series about a secret romance between two male hockey rivals has given her hope.

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Self-Care Jennifer Stewart Mar 2, 2022

Why Can’t Black Women Get Some Rest?

Jennifer Stewart Mar 2, 2022

The author just wanted to get a relaxing massage. But her masseur wouldn't STFU. Here's how Black women can get the self-care they so desperately need.

An image of two Black girls in dresses holding hands and walking in the other direction in a grassy area.

#BlackLivesMatter Jennifer Stewart Jul 21, 2020

How ‘The Talk’ Is Different for Black Girls

Jennifer Stewart Jul 21, 2020

The conversation to prepare children of color for the dangers of living in a white supremacist society is often focused on boys, but it shouldn't be.