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.
I suppose in some ways I was destined to become a control freak. I was born into a proud dynasty of control freaks. My family is Italian, and growing up it was made very clear to me that a woman’s job is to keep everyone–especially the men–in line. Not only was I the oldest child, […]
After what seems like a petty argument, your S.O. blurts out, “Sometimes I swear there’s something wrong with you.” While this kind of statement is likely to piss anyone off, he might be on to something. Your interesting habits may seem like harmless personality quirks to you, but in actuality you just may be suffering from […]
You might be sick to death of me writing about yoga. If you are, my apologies. But there’s one last thing I have to cover before I go back to resting in child’s pose. The other day I saw a friend’s Facebook status and it disheartened me so much that I could not remain silent. […]
When The Hairpin published a Guide To Eating Very Particular Feelings, we laughed, but it was a slightly bitter laugh, a nervous “Oh my God this is my life” chuckle. For those of us who eat our feelings or struggle with body image issues (so sadly, many of us), the holidays are especially treacherous times […]
With the cold weather finally here to stay, it is imperative that we begin to consider what it takes to stay healthy during the winter season. Without a doubt the winter season always comes with an illness such as the flu and the common cold, however, how can we safeguard ourselves from such illness? What […]
“What time do you go to bed?” the acupuncturist asked while monitoring my pulse. “Like, midnight?” I said. “And what time do you wake up?” she asked, examining my tongue. “Um, 6:30,” I said, proudly. I’ve always thought of excessive sleeping as a sign of weakness. Just for myself, not for others. It’s too closely […]
Humans cannot live without water, as water is a primary source of life. However, water contains both organic and inorganic materials and substances, and these substances that make a large portion of it. These compounds dissolve, and while both are essential for life, taking more than the desired amount can be harmful to us. These […]
Women’s magazines (and probably Snapple Facts) have been touting it for years, but there’s real science behind it: kissing is good for your health. You already know the obvious reasons it makes your life better, but as it turns out, it makes your body a lot better too. Kissing deserves more appreciation in its own right […]
I think we can all agree that all the inclement weather is causing a collective bout of winter insanity. Everyone has their reasons. Mine is minor frostbite on my left, second toe that’s made trekking through slippery ice slush even more uncomfortable than it already was. Seriously, last night, I had a dream that it […]
