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.
“Is this normal?” Something they don’t teach in health class is hygiene. Sure, they teach you about the menstrual cycle, but not how that affects your specific smell all month! Most adolescents are self-conscious, scared of sticking out, and too weirded out to discuss those things with teachers and parents. It doesn’t help if you […]
I started puberty earlier than my peers. Like 23 percent of Black girls and 10 percent of white girls, by about seven-years-old, I was already developing breasts. I remember the day my mother came home from work with a plastic shopping bag in hand. “You’re going to have to start wearing one of these,” she said as […]
A New Way of Living It’s no secret that people wishing to transition from male to female can get their peens removed. The procedure to switch genitals is about $20k. After adding on facial works and implants, patients are looking at about a $100k bill. More than that, only about 500 companies in the U.S. […]
Coming from the Sanskrit word “Yuji”, meaning union, yoga is a very old practice that brings calm and peace for both body and mind. It uses breathing exercises, poses, and meditation to reduce stress and encourage relaxation. Practicing yoga is probably one of the most calming practices that come with many benefits for both your […]
In the last decades, we have been surrounded by studies and researches that prove to us again and again, that we are constantly harming our environment and that the consequences of our actions can be horrific. In the following text, we are going to focus on renewable sources of energy and tell you how we […]
The human skin is one major sensitive and living organ in the body, which plays an active role in the overall body functioning. For instance, the rind fights against micro-organisms such as viruses and bacteria which the body is exposed to daily. Moreover, the epidermis also plays an active role serving as a protective wall […]
They’re not just for hungry babies! We’ve all got them, but we can’t all flaunt them without catching an indecency charge. They’re made for infants to get their nutrients in the first year of life, yet pulling them out in public to feed a baby is far too often prohibited. Of course, I’m talking about […]
Aging is not exactly easy. Our bodies slow down and we develop conditions such as arthritis, which give us joint pain and stiffness. As we age we tend to live more sedentary lifestyles, placing even more pressure on our joints and bones. Pain is also a common symptom for people with Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. […]
If you just found out that you have high blood pressure, you might be thinking whether you need medication to keep things in check. Don’t worry since the most important factor to keep your blood pressure normal is your lifestyle. If you change to a healthier lifestyle you probably won’t even need a single drug. […]
