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.
Running is one of the best physical activities that you can do. It doesn’t require any equipment, can be done almost anywhere, and doesn’t cost any money. Compared to some of the other sports, for running you don’t need anything else than a good will and maybe a pair of running shoes, that is if […]
According to a study developed by Sahlgrenska Academy from the University of Gothenburg (Sweden), dentophobia (fear of going to the dentist) is an increasing problem in the population and requires a solution for lower statistics. According to this study, 50 percent of the world’s adult population suffers from some kind of fear when going to […]
If you love your children and want to do what is best for them, you should always be aware of all the safety decisions you can make about them. Whether its training wheels on their bikes, teaching them the importance of seat belts in the car or keeping dangerous chemicals out of their reach. However, […]
Anxiety is one of the most common conditions nowadays that affects millions of people all around the world. Dealing with it on a regular basis is extremely challenging, but there are many things people can try until they find what works best for them, from medication to natural remedies. In the following text, we are […]
A lot of people wear glasses nowadays. But fortunately for all those people, glasses are not there to help you see, but to look better. Optical glasses have evolved past being tools that help you see well, into fashion accessories. Glasses, nowadays, are picked based on how they look on you since customization is very […]
For thousands of years, massage has been practiced in different parts of the world. It dates back to ancient cultures in Egypt and China where it was believed to have medical benefits. Massage therapy is based on the human instinct to rub an area of our body that hurts. From this principle, it evolved into […]
Liberal guys like me are often kind of squeamish when it comes to talking about abortion. I mean, we support it. We describe ourselves as pro-choice. We share the ridiculous things that asshole Republicans say on Facebook. (Did you hear the one about the masturbating fetus…?) If we’re straight, and we maybe decide to join […]
Did you know that one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime? This astonishingly high statistic is one of the many things I learned about breast health at Planned Parenthood’s Breast Health Initiative briefing yesterday. Surrounded by some incredibly influential and inspirational women, including Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards and […]
The first time I went in to get my intrauterine device, or IUD, my doctor asked me if I was in a relationship. “Um, kind of?” I stammered. “I mean, no. But you know, I hear this is the way to go as far as, you know, protectiveness.” “Hrm,” she said, flipping her chart closed. […]
