Go Topless This Summer

GO TOPLESS THIS SUMMER HERS GERMAN ROADSTER GUIDE

BY VLAD GORENSHTEYN

9-SPEED AUTOMATIC | 414 HP | 0-60MPH 4.6S | 187 MPH | $78,175

Much like the flavor of ice-cream you fancy, what you drive is also a tell-tale sign of your personality. With summer just around the corner, HERS and “9and3. tv” teamed up to review German rear-wheel roadsters to match your individuality so you can enjoy the days of summer topless. These German autos each have a personality, heritage, performance and sexy styling so it was a tight competition among these two-seaters, however Porsche consistently placed in pole position —we loved the extra safety options for kids and the flexibility that Porsche’s unique on-demand services have to offer, especially for days when you need the utility of an SUV; Porsche offers a concierge service that delivers whatever sized vehicle you need to your office or home through “Porsche Passport” and “Porsche Drive.” This, in addition to the racing pedigree, superior performance, as well as mid-engine placement, took the 1st place trophy. If purchasing, vehicle delivery at the Porsche Experience Center is the cherry on top. Check out our visit to Porsche NA headquarters in the video below, as well as the fine points on the runners up.

#1 PORSCHE 718 BOXTER S • Timeless Porsche design with modern, tasteful accents • Custom options for everything you can imagine • Mid-engine agility • Superior performance • 6-speed gear box, Ceramic composite brakes • Child safety-seat options • Porsche Experience Center delivery • Soft top, automatic tonneau closes in 10 seconds • Available via Porsche Drive & Passport

6-SPEED MANUAL | 350HP | 0-60MPH 4.4S | 177 MPH | $116,105*

#2 MERCEDES AMG SLC 43 ROADSTER FINAL EDITION • Hard-top convertible opens in 20 seconds. • Airscarf technology to keep you warm on a cold day with the top down. • DISCTRONIC cruise control keeps equal distance with cars in traffic • Active brake-assist • Magic sky control • AMG pedigree (suspension, bi-turbo engine) • SPEEDSHIFT Paddle shifters

8-SPEED AUTOMATIC | 382 HP | 0-60MPH 3.9S | 187 MPH | $70,895

#3 BMW Z4 SDRIVE M40I • Soft-top convertible closes in 10 seconds at up to 31mph. • Sophisticated collision protection package • Heads up display • M series racing heritage • Parking assistant automates the process • Balanced weight distribution means superb handling • Roomy interior

'THE QUEEN V'

BY HANNAH CHALKER

Dr. Jackie Walters knows vaginas. “Dr. Jackie” has been a practicing OB-GYN for over 20 years and claims to know vaginas like the back of her hand. The “Married to Medicine” star’s novel, “The Queen V: Everything You Need to Know About Sex, Intimacy and Down There Health Care,” offers a witty, straightforward view for anyone interested in vaginal care. This book can be read by anyone who has, or loves, a vagina.

Dr. Jackie opens her novel with what she calls a “vaginal personality” quiz. Like people, no two vaginas are the same. According to Dr. Jackie, there are 5 types of vaginal personalities: the Virgin Mary, the Sanctified Snatch, the Mary Jane, the Coochie-Chondriac and the Notorious V.A.G. Some of these names are self-explanatory, while others require a bit of explaining. Once you take the quiz, you tally up your points and see what type of VP (vaginal personality) you have. How you read this book all depends on your VP. If you’re more adventurous, like a Notorious V.A.G, then you might find yourself skipping over chapters that teach those prone to be shyer how to be more explorative in the bedroom.

Have you ever wondered if your vagina is “normal” looking? Dr. Jackie notes that there are 6 different categories of vaginas, using the name of a flower to accurately describe the appearance of each type. Images are provided of each type so that you can break out that hand mirror and observe your own “flower.” The doctor notes that popular media — like porn — causes women to think that their vagina should look a certain way, but that’s just not the case. Everyone’s vagina is unique, though there are some defining similarities between each type that make them distinctive.

“The Queen V” explores topics such as fertility, libido and breast health. Dr. Jackie is a two-time breast cancer survivor herself, making her a specialist when it comes to breasts. This chapter gets deeply personal as Dr. Jackie opens up about her own battle with breast cancer and offers advice to those who have just found out their own diagnosis. She claims that her experience has made her a better doctor because she has been a patient. About the same time that she discovered that she had breast cancer, Dr. Jackie learned that she was losing her first baby. So not only has she experienced cancer, but

infertility as well. Many women feel like their life’s purpose is to be a mother, although some may not be able to conceive that dream naturally. Dr. Jackie offers advice on how to become a mother in many different ways in order to keep that dream alive.

In all, Dr. Jackie’s book is an honest guide to women’s healthcare, offering readers answers to questions they weren’t even aware they had. “The Queen V” is a guide to becoming self-aware of your body by educating readers in a fun and personal way.

'VICTORY FOR THE VOTE The Fight for Women’s Suffrage and the Century that Followed'

BY AVANTI TOLBERT

For the entirety of our lifetimes, women have been able to voice their opinions about important political matters by legally casting their votes during election

seasons. However, the ability for women to perform this rightful act did not always exist. Decades ago, women in America were forced to fight for these natural rights—rights that were given to them by their creator. In her book, “Victory for the Vote: The Fight for Women’s Suffrage and the Century that Followed,” active member in the field of women’s history Doris Weatherford details the history of the seven-decade fight to vote that many courageous women were forced to partake in, and the years’ worth of effort that was put forth by women to gain “reproductive rights, recognition as full citizens and, ultimately, political power.

Filled with historically accurate information, bold biographical images and politically moving quotes, “Victory for the Vote” is a narrative that every woman should read. While most political texts are extensive and uninteresting, this read was only long enough to list the most important facts pertaining to the movement dedicated towards the fight for women’s right to vote, and it was engaging in the sense that it was inclusive to women of all ages, races and backgrounds. The moving foreword by the honorable Nancy Pelosi was simply political, feminine genius.

Weatherford nearly took her audience by their hands and walked them back into the ‘20s to sit front row at every movement for women’s suffrage and equality listed in the reading. From the discussion of the Seneca Falls Convention to the breakdown of the role of slavery in said matters and then to lively conversation surrounding the battle for equality (a battle that still exists today), Weatherford opened up a can of topics that has been overlooked and underappreciated for far too long. As women are beginning to use their voices to advocate for change in their favor more often, this book couldn’t have come with a timelier introduction.