Birth control pills are known to prevent pregnancy. It’s one of the most commonly used contraceptives among many people. However, did you know that oral contraceptive pills have other essential uses? Are you curious about these uses? Below are some of the fantastic reasons to take birth control pills and everything else about oral contraceptives […]
It is that time of the century that makes women uncomfortable talking about “that time of the month.” We are living in a society that even today associates a woman’s menstrual cycle with the smell, disgust, impurity, and whatnot. This has become the main reason why women feel uncomfortable in sharing anything about their menstrual […]
There is a wide range of reasons why women love reading their horoscopes. Some truly think and feel that it can predict their future, others might just consider it a fun thing to do. But, whatever reason they might have for reading their zodiacs, you cannot really deny its popularity. For decades now, one of […]
So uh, don’t freak out, but I was pregnant and had to have an abortion last weekend. Yes, yes I know, my uterus is ruled by Murphy’s Law. Patrick and I both thought it was pretty funny, in that “oh, life” way, when it occurred to me a few days after I missed my period […]
I have something in common with Lauren Hutton and writer Peggy Orenstein. I accept the gap between my two front teeth. After three sets of braces when I was younger and years without a retainer, I can still look a dentist and my reflection in the eye and say, “I like my smile the way it is.” […]
Orange County plastic surgeon Michael Niccole feels not the least bit apologetic about nipping and tucking his adopted daughters Charm and Brittani, starting at the age of 10, on a regular basis. “They’ve lived in the world of cosmetics, so they understand the importance of looking and maintaining your beauty for the rest of their lives” said Dr. […]
Vanity is something that plagues women—all of us have fallen prey to the aesthetic monster at some point. When I first saw pop tart Heidi Montag unveil her shiny new body and face after getting 10 cosmetic procedures in one day, I thought, “WTF? She didn’t need any work done—she was 23 and beautiful.” But then again, […]
Buzzfeed posted a great list from Tiny Cartridge of “Boyfriend Criteria,” including the usual “smart,” “cute,” “funny,” and the more unusual like “did not pick Charmander as first Pokémon.” There’s also a list of pluses (“glasses,” “good shoes,” “good tattoo”) and minuses (“annoying,” “too tight pants,” “think you’re sooo smart”). Since I’m getting married in […]
Esquire.com posted a “personal catalog” of 30 “likes, dislikes, habits, and rules” about the way men eat. I haven’t thought much about it before, but looking at this list, I suddenly realize that men and women are practically opposites when it comes to mealtime. After the jump, 10 habits and rules for men from Esquire, […]
