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Ayana Herndon

POPSUGAR Contributor

Ayana Herndon is a New York City-based freelance writer and graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. She has a passion for amplifying voices of color through her writing, which spans fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. Her work has appeared in PS and Women's Wear Daily.

Latest Posts by Ayana

How to Crash Out Mindfully, According to Experts

How to Crash Out Mindfully

by Ayana Herndon 7/18/25

Liquid I.V. Side Effects: An Expert Weighs In

PSA: This Is How Often You Should Be Drinking Liquid I.V.

by Ayana Herndon 8/05/25

I Tried AI Therapy and Here's What Happened

I Tried AI Therapy For a Week — Here Are My Honest Thoughts

by Ayana Herndon 6/26/24

Are Prime Energy and Hydration Drinks Bad For You?

What Experts Really Think About Prime, the Bad Boy of Energy Drinks

by Ayana Herndon 5/25/25

Interview With Sexologist Shan Boodram

How Shan Boodram, a Black Sexologist, Is Changing the Narrative Around Sex For Young Women

by Ayana Herndon 4/08/21

10 of the Most Inspiring Moments From Black Athletes

From Legendary Black Athletes to Rising Stars, Here Are 10 Moments in Sports That Brought Us Joy

by Ayana Herndon 2/12/21

What New Moon Goddess Baths Are and How to Prepare One

Goddess Bath Rituals Are My Ultimate Form of Self-Care — Here's How They Helped Me Manifest My Goals

by Ayana Herndon 2/11/21

How I Realized I Was Suffering From Racial Trauma

I Suffer From Racial Trauma, and If You're a BIPOC, You Probably Do, Too

by Ayana Herndon 1/25/21

Southern-Style Black-Eyed Peas Recipe and Photos

These Black-Eyed Peas Are So Good, You'll Promote Them From a Side Dish to the Main Dish

by Ayana Herndon 1/08/21

Do Cats Know Their Names?

Your Cat Definitely Knows His Name — So He Is, in Fact, Ignoring You

by Ayana Herndon 12/03/20

Get to Know Saved by the Bell's Alycia Pascual-Peña

Saved by the Bell

Before You See Alycia Pascual-Peña on the Saved by the Bell Reboot, Here's What to Know

by Ayana Herndon 11/11/20

6 Best Foods For Constipation, According to Gut Experts

Healthy Eating Tips

6 Foods To Help You Poop, According to Gut Health Experts

by Ayana Herndon 11/25/24