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.
This time of year is tough. These cold months between the holidays and the first day of spring are like one giant, perpetual Monday staring you in the face. I’m generally a pretty happy-go-lucky person, but when the chilly months roll around, my personality changes. I get down in the dumps over just about everything. This time […]
If you are noticing not as much hair on top of your head as you had when you were younger, you shouldn’t panic as this is a natural part of aging for pretty much everyone. Your genes deteriorate as you age, and your body reflects this by producing less of the compounds that encourage hair […]
Are you feeling cranky in the morning? Lack of quality sleep can make you go hazy after getting off the bed. Skimpy rest not only spoils your morning mood but takes a toll on the health. It affects blood sugar levels. Lack brings down the metabolism and increases body weight. It also triggers many health […]
As far as I’m concerned, the winter is good for nothing except hibernation and Netflix marathons. Besides, why would you leave the house when your skin is cracking, your lips are chapped and your leg hair won’t stop growing? Ain’t nobody got time for that. But unfortunately, life goes on, and we’re forced to face the harsh […]
Life is an adventure, or that’s what I told myself yesterday, as a small tube was inserted into my butthole. Hold on, let me backtrack. A few weeks ago, a friend in PR asked if I wanted to write about something called the Optimum Detox Treatment offered at Manhattan’s Paul Labrecque Salon and Spa. Naturally, I […]
We’ve all been there: you’re at the gynecologist’s office, spread eagle in stirrups, when in walks the doctor and you’re suddenly feeling like you miiiight have to fart. Or worse, you feel a queef comin’ on. You wonder to yourself, How often does she actually get queefed on? It HAS to happen, right? So you spend the rest of […]
While sleeping on the stomach, back, and side are the most common positions for nighttime slumber, many variations exist. Since some postures are better for the body and health than others, it’s important for people to research them and attempt to change if necessary. Below are descriptions of several of the most common options and […]
Imagine this. You are in bed getting ready to go to sleep, and just when you are about to doze off; you hear that sound. That rumble, that disturbing sound is the sound of your spouse snoring. Snoring is pretty common among people, but it’s a pretty taboo subject. There are a few ways to […]
The most popular game in the world has health benefits as well? We guess the game just got even more beautiful. Rhetorical questions and snappy responses aside, any professional sport would offer a lot of benefits, with the difference in the benefits coming from how the game is played. That being said, football offers its […]
