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CONTENTS

"BE S T O F " IS S U E CANNA CURI O S I T Y 5

What is 420 anyway?

14 CBD vs. THC 25 Deciphering Delta 8 33 The Flower 34 Ways to Consume 37 Types of CBD

W ELLN ESS 7

What is CBD Anyway?

12 The Wonders of CBD 16 The Naturopathic Healer: Dr. Kimani 14 CBD for Moms and Moms-to-Be

SEX UAL W ELL N E S S 22 Sex with Cannabis: Bringing Research into the Bedroom

EN T REP ERNEU S H I P 28 Amber Senter: Supernova Women 30 Sharon Kevil: Forti Goods

FOOD 40 Food, CBD & Fighting Cancer

P E TS W ELLNE S S 44 CBD for Pups Health

CANNA ART 46 Cailin Byrne 48 Amber Dorsey

WHY BE CANNACURIOUS IN 2022

50 Lorè Botha COVER PHOTO BY TOMAZ BARCELLOS

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F O U NDERS

DI A NA SA NM I G U E L CRE AT I V E D I RE CT O R

TE KI SHA HA RV E Y BRA N D D I RE CT O R

EDITOR'S L E T T E R

ALESSANDRA INZINNA STEPHANI E DEL ACEY AMANDA FISHER-KATZ-KEOHANE NEASHA HODGE ALYNA PAPARAZZI

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n compiling this “best of” issue, it’s

special digital issue, we have gathered

we’ve come in bringing women into

the past year to share with our ever-

been quite rewarding to see how far

the cannabis conversation. We’ve had

the privilege of meeting some amazing female

trailblazers

in

the

industry

wellness,

fashion,

and sharing their canna journeys in entrepreneurship,

culinary and art spaces. Our minds have been opened and our belief systems have been challenged.

According to a

2021 Gallup survey, 68% of Americans supported

the

federal

legalization

of cannabis. The numbers don’t lie!

some of our most popular articles from

growing audience. We are giving you Suarez, who deals with rheumatoid

arthritis and has found CBD to assist

greatly with her pain and inflammation.

We take it into the bedroom and share

Our mission at CannaCurious is to be a trusted tool of enlightenment for women

identifying folks, by providing smart, relatable information about the lifestyle

benefits of cannabis and CBD. In this CA N N AC U R I O U S M AG.C O M

MARKETING MANAGER NEASHA HODGE

healer, Dr. Kimani and get her perspective

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on getting started with cannabis.

well as your stories.

the plant are being explored and used.

SIMI MUDALIAR

C ONTACT U S

for women. We also talk to naturopathic

through medical or adult-use programs.

More and more, the wellness benefits of

NICANOR GORDON

how CBD can enhance sexual pleasure

We look forward to continuing to share

in a state with legal access to cannabis,

DANIELLE SIMONE BRAND

personal stories from women like Leah

Currently, over 145 million Americans live

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relevant and insightful information, as

Happy reading…and indulging!

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CANNACURIOSITY

anyway?

420 (pronounced four-twenty) is an iconic number in the world of cannabis. Today, 420 marks the day April 20th, when all things cannabis are celebrated around the world.

THE ACTIVISM

T H E H ISTO RY You may be wondering where, why and how 420 came about in the first place.

Well, we have to take you way back to 1971.

That year, at San Rafael High School, a group of friends heard through the grapevine that the U.S. Coast Guard had hidden a stash of weed in the nearby woods. As the story goes, armed with a crudely drawn map and bored out of their minds, the friends set out to explore the woods every day after school at 4:20pm.

They never found the stash, but 4:20 stuck, morphing from a meetup time, to code for all things cannabis.

Eventually, through famous people like the Grateful Dead who became interwoven with these infamous friends, the term spread far and wide.

Today, 420 is celebrated on April 20th, and 420 has even made its way to legislation with a few cannabis-related bills donning the number.

It's not all fun and games on April 20th. As a counterculture holiday and a global movement, 420 is a call to action for cannabis reform. While it's an opportunity for cannabis users to freely be themselves and celebrate the progress we've made in legalization, it’s also a time used to demand more of the people who write our laws.

THE CELEBRATION There's no wrong way to celebrate 420, but here are some suggestions: Across the U.S. marches and other group gatherings are held every year. Check your local event calendar to see if anything is happening this year.

It’s a good day to educate yourself and others on the many benefits of cannabis.

If you're stuck at home, support your local dispensary (or another supplier) and relax, you've earned it. 

Cheers to 420!

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WELLNESS

WELLNESS

WHAT IS

CBD,

ANYWAY?

M Y T H S

&

FAC T S

YO U

N E E D

T O

K N O W

IF YOU’VE BEEN CONFUSED ABOUT CBD… YOU’RE NOT ALONE! Even though most of us are familiar with the term CBD, many still equate it to marijuana and getting high.

BUT… CBD IS NOT A DRUG, AND IT DOES NOT MAKE YOU HIGH. So, with that one big myth debunked, let’s dig up more myths about CBD and also highlight some facts.

But first, here’s a clear definition of CBD to start…

CBD is the abbreviation for cannabidoil. The CBD that is now federally legal, thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill, is derived from the hemp plant, which is a cousin of the marijuana plant. Hemp is classified as having less than .3% THC-- the cannabinoid that does cause a psychoactive effect.

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myths

ABOUT CBD LIMITED RESEARCH, WANTON DEMONIZATION AND JUST PLAIN IGNORANCE HAVE PROPAGATED MYTHS ABOUT CBD. HERE ARE SOME MYTHS YOU NEED TO KNOW…

1

MYTH

CBD IS A DRUG MEANT TO MAKE YOU HIGH.

CBD is often confused with THC. While they are

both cannabinoids, CBD by itself does not cause a “high.” According to a report from the World Health Organization, “In humans, CBD exhibits no effects indicative of any abuse or dependence potential…. To date, there is no evidence of public health-related problems associated with the use of pure CBD.”

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CBD IS ADDICTIVE.

Due to the body's more subtle reaction

to CBD, it is not considered an addictive substance. That being said, it's still to be used in moderation. While CBD products are often a cleaner alternative to conventional

MYTH

THERE'S NO EVIDENCE SUPPORTING THE USE OF CBD AS ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE.

With each passing year, more and more research occurs investigating the health benefits of CBD. With looser regulations and a shift in public opinion, the general curiosity around CBD is at an all time high. From the treatment of epilepsy to inflammation-related conditions, CBD clinical trials are occurring to uncover its vast therapeutic applications. This is without considering the use of CBD and hemp in ancient cultures and traditional practices around the world.

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MYTH

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pharmaceuticals, taking the correct dosage for you is important. Where possible, start low and go slow, or consult a professional.

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MYTH

YOU HAVE TO INGEST CBD.

As a naturally occurring substance, it's simple

to infuse CBD into a variety of products. While CBD foods and oral products exist, CBD can be used externally in the form of makeup, topicals and creams, to name a few.

WELLNESS

facts

ABOUT CBD AS MORE AND MORE PEOPLE WHO TAKE CBD SHARE THEIR TESTIMONIALS, AND AS MORE AND MORE CANNABINOID RESEARCH IS DONE, THERE ARE UNDENIABLY CONCLUSIVE STATEMENTS THAT CAN BE MADE ABOUT CBD. HERE ARE SOME FACTS ABOUT CBD...

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FACT

CBD IS AN EFFECTIVE TREATMENT FOR ANXIETY.

Countless persons across the globe

suffer from some form of anxiety, and the numerous ways it manifests - insomnia, stress, nightmares etc. CBD, specifically the oil, has proven to be an effective way of reducing anxiety or a racing mind, eliminating somnolence - that constant sleepy feeling, and facilitating a deeper and calmer sleep.

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FACT

CBD CAN BE USED FOR RELIEF OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE SYMPTOMS.

According to the Parkinson's Foundation,

CBD PROVIDES EFFECTIVE PAIN RELIEF.

Whether ingested as an oil or infused food, or applied topically onto the pain point, various studies have found that CBD reduces pain and inflammation for victims of chronic illnesses, such as arthritis.

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FACT

CBD CAN REDUCE ACNE.

Acne occurs for a variety of reasons: bacteria,

around one million people suffer from

overactive oil glands and underlying inflammation.

Parkinson's in the United States alone, with

CBD works wonders on inflammation, and CBD oil

an additional sixty thousand diagnosed

has been found to curb the production of natural skin

each year. CBD has proven to provide relief

oil, treating and preventing acne.

to many of the symptoms of Parkinson's.

Research into this field has been so promising that various foundations are actively and aggressively funding further studies.

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THE WONDERS OF CBD:

HOW CBD HELPED LEAH SUAREZ CONQUER ANXIETY & PAIN

BY N ICA N OR G ORD O N

LEAH MARÍA SUÁRE Z S W E A R S BY C B D. S H E U S E S I T F O R A N X I E T Y, PA I N R E L I E F A N D A S A S L E E P A I D. S H E R E C O M M E N D S I T T O E V E R YO N E

use, not only was she pain-free, but her anxiety had

W H O W I L L L I S T E N . A N D, S H E G I V E S I T T O T H O S E S H E

completely melted away. Her mind had stopped racing,

C A R E S F O R M O S T.

and she began sleeping soundly.

T H E 3 8 Y E A R O L D, M E X I CA N A M E R I CA N M U S I C I A N , E N T R E P R E N E U R , AC T I V I S T A N D N O N - P R O F I T FOUNDER, SPENDS MOST OF HER TIME BETWEEN MEXICO CITY AND HER HOME BASE IN CHARLESTON,

SHARING CBD FOR HEALING Completely sold on the benefits of CBD, Suárez soon

S O U T H CA R O L I N A . S H E ’ S A C O N S U LTA N T A N D E V E N T

introduced the powerful alternative remedy to her

P L A N N E R T H R O U G H H E R C O M PA N Y, D E L A L U Z ,

ailing mother.

A N D S H E A L S O T E AC H E S WO M E N O F C O L O R F R O M C H A L L E N G E D B AC KG R O U N D S .

U N D O U B T E D LY, S U Á R E Z L I V E S A H E C T I C L I F E .

Her mother suffers from an unfortunate number of conditions, including multiple sclerosis, asthma and anxiety, as well as ongoing stress from childhood traumas. To manage it all, she had lived on a cocktail of drugs for many years. This, of course, came with a large

HER CBD JOURNEY Strongly against the use of prescription medicine and beta-blockers, she was first introduced to CBD by other musicians as a natural way of managing anxiety.

The CBD worked. But, after she found herself diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, she dove head first into a full-

assortment of side effects.

Suarez slowly began introducing CBD into her mother’s lifestyle, and in no time, started cutting back the number of drugs she was taking. Today, Suárez says, CBD has profoundly transformed her mother’s life. "I can hear it in her voice… I've seen her entire personality change," she shares.

fledged CBD lifestyle.

Rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease, is typically treated with steroids. After researching the effects of a lifetime of steroid use, Suárez knew she had to look outside the traditional route. “I was hellbent on finding a solution that worked for me," she says. So, when her physiotherapist recommended she try CBD, she was willing to give it a shot.

While a topical CBD ointment worked to relieve her knee and back pain, the real watershed moment came when Suarez got her hands on CBD oil. After two weeks of routine 12

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SHE BELIEVES IN THE MAGIC OF CBD SO MUCH THAT SHE HAS EVEN BEGUN SELLING THE OIL. Driven,

multifaceted

and

equally

caring

and

compassionate, Suarez says sharing CBD is incredibly easy… Why? There’s no doubt in her mind, she says, that CBD can profoundly change people's lives.

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cbd HEMP

N ON -PSYCHO ACTI V E

CA N N A BIS SATI VA PL ANT CONTAINING LESS THAN 0.3% OF THC

CBD D ERI VE D FRO M HE MP IS FEDERALLY LEGAL IN THE USA

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thc

MARIJUANA PSYCH OA CTIVE

C ANNABI S SATI VA PL ANT CONTAINING MORE THAN 0.3% OF THC

FE DE RALLY I LLE GAL IN THE USA.

A D ULT USE IS LEGAL IN 15 STATES.

MED ICA L IS LEG AL IN OTHER 21 STATES.

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THE

NATUROPATHIC HEALER:

DR. KIMANI

A naturopathic doctor, certified yoga instructor, and Stanford graduate, Dr. Kimani Borland focuses on women’s health through a whole self approach - body, spirit, mind, emotions, and environment. She offers in-person consultations, as well as telemedicine health chats, and yoga classes broadcasted around the globe.

Here’s what Kimani told us about cannabis and CBD for wellness…

HOW WERE YOU INTRODUCED TO CANNABIS AS MEDICINE? Kimani: So, because of how we were raised - with mommy and daddy as Rastafarians - that’s what we lived and that’s how we are. It was just normal. You have some mint tea and you have some ganja on the table - it was just normal. I was aware that it wasn’t normal outside of the household. We had issues around that. It was very commonplace for discrimination [against Rastafarians] to be out in the open. So anyway, I was introduced to cannabis as what it is - as a sacrament, recreation, used as a medicine, all of the ways that you could use it. It just wasn’t a big deal. Then going to school and learning about herbal medicines in the ways that I did, cannabis was just another one of those herbs.

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T H E

N A T U R O P A T H I C

As for my personal use, when something is normalized in a household, it reduces the sensationalism around it.

H E A L E R :

D R .

K I M A N I

from using cannabis, is where the medicine lies for someone with depression.

You become a teenager and your friends begin to use it

Cannabis can elevate you beyond your current situation

and they have to hide it from their family, and for me, it

and it can help you to get deeper into your creativity. It

wasn’t that big of a deal - I never felt the need to dive in

can help you to get deeper into the natural world and your

and experiment in any way that was problematic.

connection to the divine. It can have a really important

I do believe that cannabis use should be reserved for after a certain age based on brain development.

When using cannabis, and I didn’t learn this until after a couple of bad experiences, you have to be really careful about the strains and the dosage that you’re using. It took me a couple of years to really refine how to use cannabis.

For example, one strain might be a really bad idea for your anxiety, versus another strain. I think this is the kind of science that we need to learn and use accordingly and

role to play in treating depression and anxiety without the problematic side-effects. It’s everything we need and want in medicine.

WHAT WAYS CAN CANNABIS BENEFIT WOMEN IN PARTICUL AR?

KIMANI:

that’s what I had to learn for my personal use.

Anxiety and depression are at the top of the list. I think

IN WHAT WAYS DO YOU THINK CANNABIS AND CBD CAN ASSIST IN ALLEVIATING THE MAL ADIES OF QUARANTINE?

is inherently patriarchal in energy and expectation, lead

Kimani: We have to understand that plants can be used

for women, the roles that we have to play in a society that to stress, anxiety and depression. These are unique to the female experience. For example, many conditions that are caused by hormonal imbalances can be traced back to these underlying societal issues.

as allies. In the same way you can call up your friend when

It’s kind of a difficult concept to explain - the

you’re feeling lonely and feel better, or you can go for a

endocannabinoid system. Cannabinoids help to create a

jog when you’re depressed and then feel better. There’s

healthier neurochemical balance. Let’s say that your brain

a way we can use plants as our friends to be there for us

experiences a reward from x amount of dopamine. Having

at a time when we need them the most. When we’re in

a small amount of CBD or cannabis helps to regulate the

a position when we’re less able to do all the other things

internal state of the body allowing for a smaller amount

that allow us to feel connected or like we belong, isolation

of dopamine to experience the same rewards.

and loneliness are really problematic things to live in for a long time. In that way herbal medicines can come to the rescue and cannabis is one of our queen herbs.

There are herbs that we can use daily - most herbs we can use daily. But cannabis, because of how potent it is, can be used in singular, small doses and it would have its effect. For anxiety, in particular, we need to be cautious if you use the wrong strain or the wrong form of cannabis, you can heighten the anxiety, because of how tweaked out you are. Either find the right type of cannabis, or try CBD, which will relieve anxiety without the sideeffects of THC. On the other hand, using the THC component, which is a really important part of the euphoria we experience

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR PEOPLE REGARDING CANNABIS AND CBD? Kimani:

1

Firstly, I’d say start with CBD. If you’re newer or you don’t have a lot of experience with cannabis, then start with CBD. It doesn’t carry the jarring effects

of cannabis.

2

Next, when you’re comfortable experimenting, get familiar with different strains of cannabis.

I’d prescribe different herbs for depression and

different herbs for anxiety. Be aware of the kind of support you’re seeking from the plant, and try to match that desire to the strain of the plant.

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CBD FOR MOMS & MOMS-TO-BE

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Somewhat of a Queen Goddess in the doula world, Latham Thomas is a birth doula whose prowess has even been recognized by Oprah Winfrey. The founder of Mama Glow, a global maternal health and doula education company, Latham is a celebrity doula and wellness guru for Alicia Keys, Ashley Graham, DJ Khaled, Tamera Mowry, Adrienne Bosh and others.

She’s also the author of two bestselling

product internally. I think topically speaking,

books - Own Your Glow: A Soulful Guide to

CBD oil and creams can be great during

Luminous Living and Crowning The Queen

pregnancy to help decrease inflammation,

Within and Mama Glow: A Hip Guide to Your

and can help with pain relief and relaxation,”

Fabulous Abundant Pregnancy.

she says.

Latham believes in the power of CBD for women’s wellness.

She uses CBD topically during her menstrual cycle, and orally during times of great stress.

“In the past 5 years I have deepened my relationship to CBD. Now I take a regular tonic by Momotaro Apotheca and its hemp infusion. It’s amazing for helping me unwind particularly during the times we are living in today. 2020 was a challenging year for all of us.

I see CBD as part of my mental health routine,” she shares.

Topically, Latham also uses CBD cream or oil on her abdomen and lower back during her period, and reaches for Foria Wellness’ AWAKEN oil to support her sexual wellness.

Although she believes CBD can be great for women, Latham does not recommend pregnant women ingest it.

“I don’t recommend people use CBD internally during pregnancy. The cannabis industry is very unregulated in terms of products. Ingestibles are really tricky, and because

we

don’t

have

research speaking to the

evidence-based features

and

benefits that we know anecdotally, I can not recommend that pregnant people use a CBD

She says cannabinoids have been found in breast milk, and believes this is a sign of how the body is primed for a relationship with cannabis.

However, she does not think women should ingest CBD while breastfeeding.

“Even though CBD is natural, we don’t yet know how it affects a developing baby and child, and what the long term effects might be for a baby who has been exposed to CBD through breast milk. There is a lack of published research on the safety of using CBD while breastfeeding,” she explains.

Post-breastfeeding,

Latham

is

all

for

women using CBD for general self-care and the alleviation of stress and pain. “Seek out reputable brands that use conscious farming practices, including women and minority owned brands,” she advises.

When ingested at the right stage of a woman’s reproductive journey, CBD can be a truly healthy part of one’s self-care ritual, Latham affirms.

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SEXUAL WELLNESS

SEX WITH CANNABIS: BRINGING RESEARCH INTO THE BEDROOM

BY AMANDA FISHER- KATZ-KEOHANE

I W O U L D N’ T C A L L M YS E L F A C A N N A B I S CO N N O I S S E U R, B U T I H AV E L I V E D I N P L A C E S W H E R E I T ’ S R E C R E AT I O N A L LY L E G A L F O R Y E A R S A N D E N J O Y E D I T A N U M B E R O F WAY S F O R A N U M B E R O F R E A S O N S . M O S T P R E D O M I N A N T L Y,

I T WA S A H U G E S U P P O R T P O S T - A B O R T I O N , A N D

DURING A STINT OF INSOMNIA TRIGGERED BY INEXPLICABLE KNEE PA I N .

I had never considered the ways in which cannabis influenced my sex life.

Likewise, a 2019 study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine reported that 38.7% of people who had sex under the influence of cannabis said that it

That is, until I began working at My Sexual Biography, a sex education and empowerment organization focused on discovery through personal reflection.

made sex better, 16% said it made sex better in some ways and worse in others, 24.5% said it was sometimes better, and only 10% said that cannabis had negatively impacted their sexual experiences.

Some people said that it heightened all their

WHAT THE STUDIES SAY ABOUT SEX & CANNABIS In June of 2019, our organization spent a month discussing the intersection of cannabis and sex, and oh boy, my mind was blown. So many people were talking about how cannabis influenced libido, testosterone, sperm count, and the satisfaction of an orgasm.

While

a

Psychology

Today

study

found

that “marijuana's sexual effects are highly unpredictable, from strongly sex-inhibiting to strongly sex-enhancing,” findings also revealed that 67% of respondents felt as though cannabis enhanced their sexual experience.

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senses and, therefore, intensified sex for them.

Others said it made them desire sex more, and some said that their orgasms had become reliably more satisfying.

It all seemed too good to be true. Still, I was determined to learn more.

PERSONAL RESEARCH All the research and reading got me thinking....

How has cannabis affected my own sexual experiences?

So, I launched into some deep reflection, and definitely super-scientific experimentation, to determine if I would come to the same conclusions as these testimonials and studies.

CBD IS THOUGHT TO DECREASE INFLAMMATION, INCREASE BLOOD FLOW AND HELP WITH MUSCLE RELAXATION, WHICH MIGHT MAKE CBD-INFUSED LUBRICANTS A RELIABLE OPTION FOR WOMEN WHO HAVE PAIN DURING INTERCOURSE.”

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First, indulging in a heady Indica was not a sexy move, at least for me. I don’t think it ever really led to an evening of lovemaking. Instead, it led to me closing my eyes the moment my head hit the pillow and mumbling sorry, babe to my (now) husband.

So, that was a no-go. But, I did have one of the best nights of sleep I’d had in awhile.

I must be doing something wrong, I thought.

A week or so later I tried a new approach and learned that it was a Sativa-hybrid that really took the cake. While I still felt heavy and relaxed, I was awake and alert. Often during sex I am bombarded with distracting thoughts that take me out of the moment. Did I lock the car? When is that article due? How do I look in this lighting?

But, those thoughts felt quiet this time. I was focused and present in a shared experience with the man I loved. And most of all: I was having fun!

The freedom from my nagging thoughts allowed for just an overall good time. I started to understand what all the hubbub was about.

Still, my exploration didn’t stop there.

THE WINNING CBD & SEX COMBO I heard about CBD lube before and figured I should add it to the mix. You know… for science.

According to Dr. Kecia Gaither, “CBD is thought to decrease inflammation, increase blood flow and help with muscle relaxation, which might make CBDinfused lubricants a reliable option for women who have pain during intercourse.”

While I am privileged in that I don’t often experience pain during sex, I do often have difficulty generating enough

lubrication

naturally

(thanks,

Zoloft)

and could use some additional support in relaxing into the experience.

Right on time, I was gifted with a box of CBD wellness products as a wedding gift: CBD lube, CBD suppositories, and a CBD tincture. This was truly where the game changed for me. While I enjoyed my explorations with the Sativa-dominant flower, I was still a bit of a novice THC user. These CBD

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products offered me the ability to experience sensory stimulation without the altered mental state.

In the end, what I discovered was how intricately connected cannabis use is with our sexual experiences - whether for the good or the bad - and that, how that experience is altered, is different for every person.

Most important in all of this is comfort and safety.

I recommend exploring first through self-touch and masturbation if you don’t have a partner(s) that you trust wholeheartedly. It does no one good to explore substances you are unfamiliar with, in an unfamiliar setting, with an unfamiliar person. That’s a recipe for a rather unpleasurable time.

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W HAT IS IT? Recently we’ve seen the rise of delta-8 THC making its way across social media. It seems like more and more cannabis enthusiasts are intrigued by this ‘new form of THC. For those new to the world of cannabis science, the THC we know is called delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol. It is a phytocannabinoid produced by the marijuana cultivar Sativa, and it’s responsible for the psychoactive effects we associate with cannabis use. Delta-8 THC, on the other hand, is a by-product of delta-9 THC. In other words, when a plant metabolizes delta-9 THC (think of it as a plant version of digestion), you get small, minuscule amounts of delta-8 THC. This means that delta-8 THC is indeed a psychoactive compound, but it’s a lot less potent when compared to delta 9.

H OW LON G D O E S IT L A ST? While delta-8 THC does get you high, it’s essential to keep in mind that many factors determine how long its effects will last. For example, a veteran marijuana user who uses potent cannabis (containing D9 THC) may find that the impact of a delta-8 high only lasts 30 to 40 minutes. On the other hand, a person trying D8 products for the first time may notice the effects lasting for more than 60 to 90 minutes.

What are the effects?

Yes, delta-9 THC can indeed make a person high. In fact, that’s why they’re so popular. As delta-8 THC shares a similar chemical structure to that of delta-9 THC, it can elicit similar psychoactive effects. Now, the psychoactive effects of this cannabinoid will not be as pronounced as the delta-9 THC. But, it can indeed produce some reliable effects.

According to our research, delta-8 THC tends to result in a more cerebral high characterized by bouts of euphoria, joy, and anxiety relief.

H OW DO E S I T WO R K? The endocannabinoid system has two major receptors, CB1 and CB2 receptors. CB1 receptors are distributed throughout the central nervous system, while CB2 receptors are found throughout the peripheral nervous system, the gastrointestinal tract, and the immune cells. So, how does delta-8 THC affect these receptors? Well, delta-9 THC is a partial agonist for both CB1 and CB2 receptors.

In other words, its high affinity towards these receptors tends to result in the mediation of one’s mood, consciousness, ability to feel pain, etc. However, the effects produced by delta-8 products differ from delta-9, as delta-8 THC has a stronger affinity towards the CB2 receptors. On the other hand, delta-8 THC binds weakly to CB1 receptors.

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AMBER SENTER

AMBER SENTER has established herself as a powerful force and major disruptor in the cannabis industry. The former marketing executive has founded and now leads multiple cannabis companies, at every level in the industry.

Amber is the founder and CEO of the company Breeze Distro, which supports cannabis companies in scaling their supply chain management. She’s also the founder of Shady Pines Box Club, a cannabis delivery service.

She’s the co-founder of EquityWorks! Incubator, a first of its kind workforce development program, recruiting, training and placing social equity workers in the cannabis industry. And, she’s also a co-founder and executive director of SuperNova Women.

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SuperNova is a 501c3 organization that empowers Black

and Brown people to become self-sufficient shareholders in the cannabis industry. The goal is to lower barriers of entry, whether it’s at the ownership level or starting a

access to grants, 0% interest loans, legal and technical assistance, and shared manufacturing kitchens.

Impressed by SuperNova’s ability to make change at such a high level, I ask her what advice she has for others who might want to advocate for similar legislation in their state.

“It’s interesting, because people think they have to go to the state and deal with all these bureaucrats that they’ve never really talked to before, when in reality you have to start at the local level. It’s much easier if you can have a lot of change at the local level,” she responds. “That’s really where all the magic happens.

They’re super accessible”

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“There are the big retailers and they in turn work with the big distributors, the big manufacturers, and the big cultivators. Where does that leave all these small diverse businesses? We are working to make sure that we are

career in cannabis. “We want it to be an accessible market

building inclusive supply chains. We’re still working

for everybody. We do that through advocacy, education

on how to do this virtually because we used to do a lot of

and network building,” Amber explains.

networking events in person before COVID.”

“Before legalization, Black and Brown people were taking risks to sell cannabis and going to jail because of it disproportionately. It’s written all over the data… You are ten times more likely to be arrested for cannabis if you’re Black. Black people are always targeted, because the system is racist, but then also we were the ones bringing in the weed. There’s a good chance that prior to legalization, you were buying weed from a Black or Brown person, and that’s not the case now. That’s just crazy, and that’s not right.”

Prior to the pandemic, SuperNova hosted in-person events aimed at disrupting the old boys network. Most notably was their big party during the middle of the annual National Cannabis Industry Association conference in San Jose, CA. “We had 400 people come to our party every year. We called it the ‘Urban Mixer’. We make sure everyone’s having a good time and smoking weed, and we make sure people of all levels are talking to each other, in hopes that the bigger operators can talk to smaller operators and cut

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them into their deals,” Amber says.

SuperNova was influential in helping California to fund

educational programming on how to get involved in the

the SB 1294 Act of 2018, which funds all the social equity

cannabis industry. These workshops include everything

programs in California. Amber explains that SB 1294

from applying for social equity status, to increasing brand

provides those individuals affected by the war on drugs

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SHARON KEVIL

How did you get into something so…. “Niche?” Sharon Kevil laughs as she finishes the question for me.

SHARON

is in the business of producing

state-of-the-art furniture that you can control with your phone for the explicit purpose of protecting your cannabis stash. Yeah, niche just about works.

Well, she explains, it’s the natural outcome of a problem-solving mom stumbling on her sneaky toddler taking the first free opportunity to raid the cabinets looking for sweet treats. Now Sharon, not new to the stash life, kept the good stuff somewhere secret, but this got her thinking, “A kid doesn’t know what the

letters THC mean.” They see a gummy, they eat a gummy.

Cannabis isn’t yet legal in her hometown of Milwaukee,

Wisconsin, she thought to herself, but what about places where cannabis is more common? How many accidental ingestions happen in somewhere like Colorado?

The answer… A lot.

WHAT STUDIES SAY In 2016, the New York Times reported a study published by the JAMA Pediatrics Medical Journal, which found that the rates of cannabis exposure in young children increased 150 percent since 2014. More than double. That doesn’t even consider teenagers stealing from their parents.

So, maybe a stash box just doesn’t cut it in 2021.

Cannabis is more than just rolling a joint. There are all sorts of infused drinks and candies, expensive breakables like bongs, and CBD tinctures and topicals. Sure, you can always use a metal tin and hide it somewhere, but we deserve chic furniture too. Sharon built Forti Goods to fill this void. It’s a line of sleek high-end furniture with secret spaces, specifically created to stash cannabis.

Forti Goods provides immediate protection. No one gets in unless you want them to. Each piece of furniture has a digital remote control that works on all your devices, so there’s no anxiety about forgetting a key or combination. You can share access, and even do it temporarily if you’re renting a space or you have company.

MINDFUL FURNITURE Sharon aptly refers to the line as “slow furniture.”

When you buy a piece of Forti Goods furniture, you should expect it to last. “If you want, you can pass it down to your children and they can keep cannabis out of their children’s hands,” she jokes on our call.

Forti Goods only uses sustainably sourced and harvested materials, and produces and ships only within the US. Sharon is too aware of the corners that large firms cut trying to save on production costs, and she’s aware of the tax that has on the environment. “If the world’s ocean freights were a country, they’d be the 5th largest emitters of greenhouse gases,” Sharon says. She has seen what the industrial process looks like and she wants none of it for Forti Goods.

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Outside of just the environment, Sharon also considers her employees.

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openly

acknowledges

the

brand’s current price point isn’t very accessible. While she’s brainstorming ways to bring that down, she refuses to compromise her workers in the process. “All our workers are paid a living wage. People need jobs and need to be able to live without working five jobs,” she says.

This is the core of Forti Goods.

Forti: from the latin fortes, means strong and powerful - words you’d want associated with your furniture.

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WHAT MAKES UP THE CANNABIS PLANT?

When we think of the cannabis plant, those big finger-like leaves are likely what come to mind first. However, it’s the actual ‘flower’ - those densely packed, aromatic buds - that contain the majority of the benefits we obtain from the plant.

HERE’S A LOOK AT THE ACTUAL A N A T O M Y O F T H I S A M A Z I N G P L A N T. . .

FLOWER

SUGAR LEAVES These are the small leaves that grow between the buds. They are usually saved as ‘trim’ and can be used to make edibles, oils and extracts.

TRICHOMES

These are the tiny blanket of crystal resin on the cannabis flower. These clear bulbous globes contain aromatic oils called terpenes, as well as therapeutic cannabinoids like THC and CBD.

The flowers or ‘buds’ of a cannabis plant are the fruits of the plant. They only grow on female plants (yes, there are male and female cannabis plants!) and have to be dried before consuming. They are rich with the cannabinoids and terpenes that cause the ‘high’ or offer health benefits.

FAN LEAVES These are the large, iconic leaves of the cannabis plant. They carry very little cannabinoids (CBD or THC, aka the good stuff) and are usually discarded.

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FULL SPECTRUM CBD, BROAD SPECTRUM CBD, OR ISOLATE? What does it all mean? One option isn’t better than the other.

Depending on your goals, the type of CBD that works best for you can vary.

You have the power to choose! Let’s take a look at the differences between them.

CBD

CBD THC

CBN CBG

WHOLE PLANT

Full

SPECTRUM The most complete form of CBD because it has all of the hempderived cannabinoids, including THC (but less than .03%, so it won’t make you high).

Having all of the compounds of the plant working together create the Entourage Effect, maximizing any potential

CBD

CBN CBG

WHOLE PLANT MINUS THC

Broad

SPECTRUM Think of it as the THC-free version of CBD. This can be considered the best, because it still has the rest of the terpenes and cannabinoids to create the

Entourage Effect, but without any THC.

JUST CBD

Isolate Simply put, it’s pure CBD. It has been processed to remove all other plant compounds leaving only 99% CBD. Isolate is typically less expensive than the other two, but doesn’t have the benefits of the Entourage Effect.

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THERE ARE FEW BIGGER WAKE-UP CALLS IN LIFE THAN A CANCER DIAGNOSIS. IF LOSING A JOB, OR A PET IS A SPEED BUMP, THEN CANCER IS GOING INTO A TAILSPIN. WHEN CANCER COMES KNOCKING, NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE OR WHERE YOU ARE IN YOUR LIFE, YOU HAVE TO MAKE A DRASTIC CHANGE TO YOUR DAY-TO-DAY TO SURVIVE. JENNIFER ARGIE KNEW THIS. Diagnosed with breast cancer 5 years ago, she

Listening to Argie talk about food, she conjures

remembers being particularly appalled at the

more the appearance of a mad scientist than a cook.

prescribed steps and the violent side effects casually

During our call, she rattles off CBD food combinations

listed out.

from the top of her head... From CBD infused coffee

Chemotherapy, Argie says, damages the body

beans and CBD with avocado, I could almost hear the

with toxins resulting in hair loss, fatigue, and loss of

sound of gears turning in her brain, thinking of new

appetite, and then radiation treatment comes with

ways to deliver CBD in an approachable package.

Argie also says she has an aversion to opioids (most painkillers), an affliction so miserable that she's opted for a natural birth on three separate occasions. There was no way she was going to put herself through that hell, she recalls, there had to be a better way.

FOR ARGIE, THE ANSWER WAS CBD. CBD is one of the 110+ chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant. Studies in Israel dating back 40 years have found it to be useful in treating everything from anxiety and pain to assisting women in labor. At the time of looking, there were next to no papers on the benefits of CBD in the US, at least none that Argie could find. Even now, the FDA prohibits any official recommendations of products containing CBD as a therapeutic medicine.

Argie describes her current lifestyle as a high CBD diet… And make no mistake, IT IS a lifestyle.

"I needed to find ways to not think of it as a medicine,"

she says. For her, it had to be easy and routine. So, she started with everyday use through food. "Food was more gentle than swallowing a pill."

“I already knew if I was giving it to myself, I wanted to give it to the world," she says.

Argie quickly recognized the potential of CBD. Already an entrepreneur, previously designing children's furniture, it wasn't hard for her to pivot to

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its litany of complications.

her current business, Jenny's Baked at Home.

The shift in careers felt natural, as growing up she had never been far from either food or nature.

A second generation American, Argie recalls her grandfather, a Greek restaurateur during our call. She also remembers spending holidays on her uncle's farm in Southern Missouri.

Starting out hosting dinner parties, Argie would create bespoke meals for guests, combining CBD with known natural foods that help alleviate and treat their conditions. She used, and still uses, CBD more like a supplement than an ingredient in its own right. Using the CBD infused coffee beans, as an example, the CBD allows for faster and more efficient absorption of the antioxidants already present in coffee. Through these parties, she has helped people suffering with various illnesses, all reporting back massive improvements to their quality of life.

When asked about the stigma of the cannabis plant

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and by extension, CBD, Argie shifts gears again.

Evolving from bespoke dinner parties to being one

She’s a staunch defender and lobbyist for the

of the premier boutique CBD operations on the east

compound, going as far as to even visit senators

coast, Jenny's Baked at Home creates and ships CBD

in their own homes, willing to get her hands dirty

infused products to customers around the country.

to manifest the shift in attitudes she wants to see.

The company offers CBD infused gluten-free brownie

"No one knew what CBD was, THC had the stigma,"

mix, organic full-spectrum CBD coconut oil and a

she says.

CBD infused ginger tincture, just to name a few.

Argie notes that things are easier now, but finds

Today, Argie is as healthy as could be. After

most of her opposition coming from people around

surgically removing her tumor, she chose not to do

her age. She theorizes that growing up during the

chemotherapy, hormone therapy or radiation. Five

Reagan era of politics, during the 'War on Drugs',

years from her initial diagnosis, Argie is cancer-free,

may have caused many of the middle-aged to

and as energetic and lively as a person could be.

internalize harmful myths about CBD. While CBD is not psychoactive, which means it does not get you high, she's quick to push back against condemning getting high, making it clear that she incorporates THC where necessary.

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CBD FOR PUP HEALTH! A DOG MOM SHARES HER STORY.

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Kathy Rivera knows the difference between

surviving and living, & while her dog, Browny Dash, was on a popular conventional drug, she knew he was not living a good life.

Kathy is a yoga and breathwork practitioner and the founder of Tiny Warrior Wellness, and her Yorkie, Browny Dash, came into her life seven years ago in a bit of a state. Recovering from head trauma and an amputated paw, poor Browny was prescribed phenobarbital - the strongest antiseizure medication a dog can take.

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side-effects

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phenobarbital include lethargy, lack of

boy. “He’s playful, charming, and damn cute!” Browny bounces around with the energy of a puppy. But, it’s not just a personality recovery, CBD might have had even more benefits for Browny.

Their veterinarian was shocked by how healthy his teeth and gums look despite Browny suffering from tartar build-up before treatment. CBD gave Browny a new lease on life, and a new smile too.

coordination, agitation, anxiety, and hind weakness. Kathy saw how out of it Browny was. “I noticed his behavior and the lack of personality he had when he would take his dose,” she says. She decided she couldn’t keep doing this to him, and was determined to find another way.

After some research on holistic medicine

and

some

fruitless

experimentation with melatonin and coconut oil, Kathy found CBD oil.

“I’d

heard

about

CBD

having

successful results for humans with anxiety, sleep, and seizures,” she says.

Kathy had nothing to lose. She decided to try a CBD oil tincture designed for humans, on Browny.

Was Kathy worried about treating her dog with CBD? Not at all. The articles she read raved about the positive effects of CBD oil. It took a few trial and errors, but eventually she got the dosage for Browny just right.

Now, Browny is 11 years old… That’s

KATHY SHARES SOME OF HER TECHNIQUES WITH ALL T H E PA R E N T S O F F U Z Z Y KIDS OUT THERE:

1 She doses Browny twice a day, giving him 3-4 drops with his meals.

2 Her brand of choice is Green Roads Pet CBD. Remember CBD does not get you high, so there’s no need to worry about your pet tripping out!

3 She warns to stay away from any tinctures with added fish oils. Nothing more than MCT oil, which is palm and coconut oil.

77 in dog years! Kathy beams about her

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