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BLM Movement in Portland

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BLM Movement

Since the murder of George Floyd on May 25th at the hands of the Minneapolis Police Department, a new civil rights movement has engulfed the nation. People of all races, ages, and backgrounds are marching in the streets, united by their common belief that black lives truly matter. This rising awareness amongst many segments of the population has also brought other civil rights issues to the forefront, including the treatment of the indigenous native population, detainment centers operated by ICE, mass incarceration, and the school to prison pipeline.

Jayne strongly supports the Black Lives Matter movement. We unequivocally condemn racism, white supremacy, and police brutality, and we are committed to working towards change. As a community-focused business, Jayne has always stood with local organizations helping those in need. Through our local cause program, we have donated thousands of dollars to organizations including the Oregon Food Bank, Sisters of the Road, and the Cascade AIDs Project. In light of the social movement we are in the midst of and given our status as a cannabis business in a historically Black neighborhood, we have decided to join with local nonprofit Don’t Shoot PDX for our July local cause. 

Don’t Shoot PDX is a local social justice nonprofit that focuses on community engagement, advocacy, and police accountability. Headquartered in the former Albina Arts Center in North Portland, Don’t Shoot was founded by activist and 2020 mayoral candidate Teressa Raiford, with the goal of promoting art, education, and civic participation to create social change. This organization has filed several prominent lawsuits designed to protect the people of Portland, including a recent suit aimed to end the use of tear gas by the Portland Police Bureau. Don’t Shoot has been active in Portland since 2014 and is one of the organizations leading the charge to end racial inequality and injustice in our community. 

The effects of cannabis prohibition have been felt most strongly by marginalized communities, as stigma and unjust sentencing laws conspire to trap people in the legal system. This can have the effect of tearing apart families, as well as making it harder for someone with a cannabis conviction on their record to find meaningful employment and housing. These vulnerable members of our community have been disproportionately criminalized for participating in an economy that is now legal. These folks benefit from the services that Don’t Shoot PDX provides, including legal representation and advocacy. At Jayne, we believe it is important to remain conscious of where your cannabis money is being spent, and if possible, shop at stores and support brands that share your values. Jayne is committed to supporting Don‘t Shoot PDX and their mission, and we hope that our customers, clients, and community will join us!

Stay tuned for our next blog post, where we will discuss our collaboration with Don’t Shoot PDX and exciting ways that you can get involved, including raffles, community days, and more!

Cannabis and Exercise: Keep Moving 2020

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2020 is here, new decade, new goals, same stresses.  Whatever your goal is, keep moving towards it. It’s a new year, and with that comes resolutions.  One of the top new year’s resolutions is always exercise. January is a time of detoxes, cleanses, gym memberships and diets.  Images of summer and beach season come to mind.   We’ve all heard the stories of how cannabis has improved millions of lives, but can it improve your workout?

Cannabis can play a vital role in your workout, both pre and post.  One of the healthiest ways to consume cannabis is with a PAX Dry Herb Vaporizer. For anyone looking to get healthier and improve their workout regimen, cannabis can help but smoking joints or hitting a bong can be too harsh on the lungs.  The PAX Dry Herb Vaporizer eliminates all the tars that would otherwise be sticking to your lungs making it a perfect fit for anyone working on their fitness.

Picking a cannabis strain to pair with your workout style is key.  A key when pairing cannabis and exercise is to not over consume!  1-2 puffs will get you where you need to be.  Ultramarathoner Jenn Shelton said cannabis helps runners “manage…pain, not puke, and stay calm.”  Cannabis helps tune out all the white noise, allowing you to focus on your breathing and movement.  Many report being able to work out harder for longer without the body aches that usually follow.

For Runners, a 2:1 ratio like AC Dosi by Yerba Buena, is ideal.  This strain doesn’t get you blazed out of your mind.  Instead, it promotes a focused head high and reliving body buzz that diminishes body pain and anxiety.

For weight lifting, the MAC 1 from Deschutes Growery will keep your mind focused, body fluid, and soul elevated. Terpenes found in this strain are known for their anti-inflammatory, appetite suppressant, and mood enhancer qualities.  Terpenes are aromatic organic compounds that enhance your “high”, affect taste, and hold numerous medical benefits.  Aside from helping with inflammation, stress, and sleep, MAC 1 can help you tune out distraction, and tap into your body’s full workout potential, allowing you to push through the barriers.

For yoga, the 78 Llamas by East Fork Cultivars is perfect for your flow.  This strain doesn’t get you high.  Instead, it melts pain and anxiety away due to the high levels of anti-inflammatory terpenes like Caryophyllene and the CBD Compound.  The uplifting clear head high is caused by the terpene Farnesene, which is a mood stabilizer.  This is a perfect strain to help you focus on your breathing and tune into your body.

If smoking is not for you, cannabis topicals are a phenomenal way to help lubricate joints and relax muscles, allowing you to work through the barriers.  If you are a runner that experiences sore knees and this is keeping you from finishing your run, try a cannabis topical like Peak Extracts Rescue Rub. Great for pre and post workout, it doesn’t eliminate pain, it doesn’t get you high, but it will provide relief and is an effective tool for pain management.

Bottom line is, it’s 2020, so gear up, get out and keep moving! Cannabis is amazing and if you need a little motivation to start working out again, or need to switch up the regimen, stop by Jayne and ask our team for advice on what would work best for you.  Cannabis is not a one size fits all situation.  Depending on your workout style, tolerance, and preference, our budtenders are here to guide you.

By: Briana Burke

Sex & Cannabis; in search of the multiple orgasm

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Jayne Portland Weed Dispensary

Sex & Cannabis; in search of the multiple orgasm

By: Briana Burke

Be it solo care or with a partner, cannabis can play an active role is your sex life. During this holiday season, stress is a reality.  This article provides tips on how to incorporate cannabis into the bedroom and how it can melt your holiday stresses away.

Cannabis infused sensual oils have made their way into mainstream conversation and for good reason- they enhance the experience.  Whether you’re looking to heighten pleasure, reduce pain, or increase orgasms, there is a cannabis infused oil for you.

For anal sex, use Dew 1:1 by Luminous Botanicals.  This 1:1 sensual oil is formulated to help ease discomfort and open the path to deep pleasure.  DEW 1:1 reduces discomfort without numbing the anal area. The CBD slows the electrical signals to the muscles, causing them to relax, while the THC enhances blood flow and reduces pain making it the perfect ratio for the tush.

For solo time or with a partner, try Luminous Botanicals DEW High THC. THC can enhance blood flow and increase sensitivity. DEW THC  is formulated to enhance sensations and induce longer, stronger, and even multiple orgasms.

When It comes to smoking cannabis, nothing beats sharing a joint with a partner and engaging in each other or smoking a jay by your sweet self and pleasuring yourself.  There are many strains that can pair great with sex.  Listed below are my favorite strains for different types of sex.

For sexy solo time I recommend Ice Queen by Deep Creek Gardens. This happy giggly head high boosts mood and creates a wave of relaxation that trickles down your body and washes away stress, anxiety, and body pain. Ice Queen is a creative euphoric strain that will heighten your senses and stimulate your mind.  Guaranteed fun for a solo venture.

For slow passionate lovemaking, Black Cherry Punch by High Noon Cultivars opens the gate for enhanced touch and the ever rare relaxed orgasm.  The high terpene profile of Linalool, Myrcene, and Limonene relax the body but provide the mind with a focused uplifted spirit.

For lustful ravaging fast sex try Koffee by Green Source Gardens.  They use regenerative farming techniques.  If that doesn’t get you wet, I don’t know what will.  Like the drink, Koffee is a high energy strain that gets your heart to race and mind to wonder, down the path of pure kinky.  Light up, inhale, get to it.

This holiday season take time for sexual wellness.

Canna-Charities: Help Jayne Get Toys to Needy Kids

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Jayne Portland Weed Dispensary

As they do every year, the holidays are rapidly bearing down on us like a runaway train—which makes it pretty difficult to pinpoint ways to share, care, and demonstrate goodwill toward others. Now I’m not advocating going door-to-door singing carols, because it’s cold, and if those guys showed up at my house, I’d turn the hose on them. Instead, many of us prefer to stock up on cannabis products, binge watch the Hallmark channel, and find creative ways to engage in some seasonal giving.

That’s right, it’s time for another installment of Canna Charity, which looks at how you can lift others up while getting high. Last month, we profiled Mind Rite, who are currently benefitting the Oregon Food Bank with their goal of collecting 1,500 pounds of food.

Today, we’re shining a light on Jayne, a dispensary with a distinguished track record of raising tons of dough for charities (by selling “Do Si Do” and other strains). For years, Jayne has supported a different charity every month with a portion of their sales. This year, they’ve narrowed their efforts, and have been working exclusively to support two great charities: Sisters of the Road and Cascade Aids Project (CAP). Founded in 1983, CAP is the oldest and largest community-based provider of HIV services, housing, education, and advocacy in Oregon and Southwest Washington. In 2016, CAP expanded its mission by opening PRISM Health, Portland’s first LGBT health clinic which provides primary care and testing services for the LGBTQ+ community.

Through December 1, Jayne will be collecting new gifts for 50 children between the ages of 5 and 15 who are part of Camp KC—CAP’s one week summer camp on the Oregon Coast for kids affected by HIV. Kids go to experience summer camp magic in a safe and supportive environment where they can be completely free from the stigma of HIV, knowing that every other child at camp understands their situation. The gifts Jayne will be collecting will be handed out to the Camp KC kids during their holiday dinner in December. They’re specifically looking for new gifts like winter jackets, sports gear, camping gear, art supplies, movie tickets, OMSI passes, and more. So help ’em out by dropping off your gift at Jayne (2145 NE MLK).

For the cost of a gram of concentrate, eighth of flower, or a mouthful of edibles, you can support this most worthy of endeavors. Few things will get you higher than giving back to those in our community who will really benefit from your generosity.