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Girl, you know you better watch out... ♫ Time to address something you rarely hear about when entering law school: battling negative body image and the hookup culture. Join AfroLAWtina as we have a real conversation with body-positive activist and health educator Felicia Hernandez. We talk about the very real thoughts that may pop up after a few months of sitting and studying without much movement, as well as how to be mindful that a hookup culture may exist at your school and how to be safe about it. Disclaimer: This episode discusses the subject of negative body image and sexual health. This may be triggering to those who have had difficulty with eating disorders. About Felicia Hernandez: Felicia Hernandez is a Health Educator in Chicago, Illinois and works to educate residents on issues like safe sex, HIV, STIs, and Hepatitis C. She also works with Women for PASEO, which empowers and supports women to take charge of their sexual health by providing support with linkage to care services, mental health services, substance abuse counseling, housing, other referral services. Finally, Felicia founded Gordita's Way, which aims to challenge the intersection of Latinx culture, complexities of diet culture, and the fight for body acceptance. As a body-positive activist, Felicia highlights a love for food while tackling issues of body image in today’s society. Support the show