Catch up on the latest health legislation, honest discussions about our bodies, and “I Have” essays from women’s personal experiences. Whether mental or physical The Frisky discusses each disease, concern, or condition to encourage open conversation.
Taking frequent naps along the day can be quite tempting. Who wouldn’t want a break from all the work to relax their minds? However, what many people fail to realize is that as beneficial as napping can be, it can also become a cause of problems if you are not careful. Let us elaborate on […]
Yes! If you eat plant-based whole foods, your body can get just about everything that it needs. Firstly, what is this diet? What is a plant-based, whole food diet? To clarify, it does not necessarily mean a vegetarian or vegan diet. That is to say; you can omit meat and/or animal products and still eat […]
Are you suffering from period cramps? Well, you’re not the only one who has to deal with these terrible pains during periods. Most women have experienced them at some point in their life. According to the report, more than 84% of women experience some kind of period-related pain. The good news is that the American […]
Have you been turnin’ that frown upside down by poppin’ pills like Prozac? Well, your little picker-uppers might be doing more bad than good. For 20-some odd years, a set of antidepressants called SSRIs had been favored because they supposedly had less harmful side effects. However, a new study has shown that ye ole dry […]
Since I’ve just marked my 30th year on this planet, I’ve lately found myself reflecting on my life. As it stands now, I’m in love with a man who freely admits he’s pretty nuts about me too, I’m lucky enough to be translating my passions into (albeit meager) paychecks, I volunteer, I vote. All good […]
I have pretty severe ADHD. That dictates a lot of the way that my life, brain, body, and relationships function, but it’s not something I talk about a lot because – well, I don’t know, I’ve known about it and been living with it for fifteen years. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ But it’s been coming up a lot […]
The first time I bought a pregnancy test I was 17. I’d gotten my period but was so new at the whole sex thing, not to mention paranoid, that I wanted to be sure. We hadn’t used condoms, but instead a small, see-through film that hardly seemed like it was going to do its job. […]
If you’re on antidepressants, chances are, the person you’re dating will find out. (If they don’t, then you’re really good about keeping a secret, and maybe they should be worrying about something else.) Maybe it’s not a big deal, and maybe your partner is even on medication. But for some women, this discovery can become […]
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 […]
