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.
There are those women who wonder; when can you take a pregnancy test after a missed period? Taking a pregnancy test after you have missed your period is the best way of determining whether you are pregnant or not. However, there is a particular time that you are supposed to take the test. If you […]
It is estimated that over 7 million Americans are affected by psoriasis. While many forms of this disease have been discovered, plaque one is the most common of them. This disease looks like discolored patches usually covered by whitish dead skin cells known as scales and can affect any part of the skin and nails. […]
Lip filler has been a popular cosmetic treatment for years but the demand grew even more in recent years once celebrities such as Kylie Jenner started showing off her plump lips. When you mention lip filler, most people will associate it with volume, but it can do so much more than that. When it’s administered […]
If you often experience pain during intercourse, you’re not alone. According to the National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior, 30% of women admitted to experiencing pain during sex. And that’s not all. According to the BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a study was conducted on more than 7,000 women in the UK and […]
Eek! Bicycle riding ladies, the Journal of Sexual Medicine has published a study about the bad things a bicycle can do to a vagina. According to researchers at Yale, competitive female cyclists who had their handle bars lower than their bike seat experienced “significantly higher vibratory thresholds in the anterior vagina, compared with riders whose […]
Gaten Matarazzo plays the role of Dustin on Netflix original Stranger Things. Known for his loveable character, Gaten introduced his real-life condition in the first season of the series. “I told you a million times; my teeth are coming in. It’s called cleidocranial dysplasia.” – Dustin Henderson explains his being toothless. While his character is […]
Every kid in middle school played hooky. I was a total goody-two shoes, but still a hooky master—I told my mom I couldn’t go to school whenever I woke up sleepy, lazy or just hadn’t finished my homework. And then I turned 13 and got my period. As the Jewish tradition goes, my friend slapped […]
As women, we hear a lot about what we should and shouldn’t do to our bodies. Drink this much water, take x-amount of these vitamins, or stay away from certain foods … it’s so confusing! What’s a girl to do? Can you get pregnant while you’re on your period? Do antibiotics decrease the effectiveness of […]
Several years ago, I was using Botox pretty regularly. Then, I stopped. Last year, I went back for more of the Botulinum toxin that paralyzes the facial muscles of those looking to be line-free. When it didn’t work, I turned to Dysport, a similar product, which did work. But recently I decided I’m done with […]
