Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be skinny without trying? I know some people struggle to gain weight, (even some of you, dear readers!) though it’s hard for me to believe. Unfortunately, women of this particular body type tend to have quite a few haters. I’ve had many conversations with people about a
My experience with hot yoga wasn’t entirely positive (let’s just say, I thought I was going to die right there in the 100 degree studio). Still, I remain intrigued by this intense form of yoga, and hope to get my courage up to try again. Meanwhile, I’m curious what you think of the recent comments
Everyone is fascinated with vaginas—what they look like, how they smell, even how they change over time. Clearly, we’re interested in vagina facts and have a lot of questions. We tapped a few top experts to find out more about lady parts. Here are 20 facts you’ll definitely want to know. 1. For starters, you’re
It’s Sex Ed 101: Women have a uterus, two fallopian tubes, and two ovaries. But according to experts, some women have a reproductive system that’s actually half of that. It’s a condition that’s known as “unicornuate uterus” or “unicorn uterus.” A woman with a unicorn uterus essentially has only one side of her uterus and
Most of us know that breastfeeding can cause changes in the size of a woman’s breasts, but what may come as a surprise is how much a nursing mom’s chest can fluctuate within a single day. Mom Chi-Chi LaFlare proved this point by sharing an Instagram post highlighting the size of her breasts before and
Former tennis pro Anna Kournikova is the Biggest Loser‘s newest coach…and a big believer in mercifully sane tactics! Sleep is as important as gym time. “Sometimes an extra hour of sleep is more important than working out, if you know you’ll benefit the next day. But that means you can’t skimp on your next workout—make
You’ve heard the amazing testimonials: Morbidly obese person has surgery, sheds 150 pounds, lives healthfully ever after. You’ve seen stars transform themselves: Carnie Wilson, Al Roker and, if you believe the rumors, Star Jones Reynolds. It’s no wonder the demand for weight loss operations has tripled since 2001 and that many women overlook the risks.
At just 13, Millie Bobby Brown is already a bona fide star thanks to her breakout turn as Eleven in the wildly popular Netflix show Stranger Things.” But that shouldn’t be surprising, since Brown decided at age eight that she would be onscreen and did everything in her power to make it happen. “It was
UFC champion Ronda Rousey is Self’s November cover star. The inspirational athlete told the magazine, “I want to see the standards that women hold themselves to change. In terms of looks, I feel like we’re given an impossible standard to live up to. It should be more diverse and show that every single woman can
You know the term “cankles,” right? They’re described as “chubby ankles” or calves that stretch down to the ankle region without much definition. One major nationwide gym is waging war on cankles, and here’s why it kind of bugs me … Gold’s Gym has designated July as “Cankle Awareness Month.” According to their Web site:
Jennifer Aniston may have confessed that the celeb body she might like to have is that of one Gisele Bundchen…but, I mean: According to her longtime trainer Mandy Ingber, though, Jen does her fair share of work in exercising and eating healthily—but steps it up when she wants to feel especially fit, like for her
Most of us love aloe vera for its ability to soothe a sunburn naturally. But would you drink the stuff? I know–I had the same reaction. But when I came across a bottle of aloe vera juice (not to be confused with the gel) at Whole Foods recently, I grabbed some for a taste test
Intrauterine device (aka IUD) usage is way up in the U.S. these days, and for good reason: as a method of birth control, they’re 99 percent effective, last anywhere from five to 10 years, and don’t require any monthly maintenance. Of course, for every 99 percent effectiveness rating, there’s a 1 percent chance failure, and
