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 ended up in the ER gushing so much blood from my vagina that the nurses thought I would bleed out and die. “Are you pregnant?” they asked, thinking perhaps it could be attributed to a miscarriage. “No, I don’t think so,” I responded. They seemed perplexed – and remained perplexed even after doing an […]
Dentures are quite useful and they have been changing peoples’ lives for many years now. Dentures are artificial teeth and gums that are formed to your mouth and replace your teeth that were taken out. The beauty of dentures is that they are custom made to fit your mouth, teeth, and gums perfectly. They can […]
Without a doubt, anesthesia is one of the greatest inventions of our time. As you already know, anesthesia is a part of not only every surgery one undergoes but also every medical procedure that can be painful. In this text, we are going to tell you everything you need to know about anesthesia, from its […]
We all do so many things to keep yourself fit and healthy. Switching to a healthy lifestyle can sometimes be a very challenging task. Every day morning routine, a cup of green tea, morning walks won’t’ work if the mind does not feel healthy. Who had thought that yoga from ancient India will become the […]
A few nights ago, I watched a giant spider slowly creep across my bedroom wall, leering at me with eight beady eyes. I held my breath as its hairy legs traversed framed pictures, approaching me with increasing speed until it finally leapt off the wall and landed in my hair. I screamed and madly raked […]
I have five fingers on each hand. I use them like this: I hold up my thumb and whisper, “Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.” Then my pointer finger. “Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.” Then my middle finger, my ring finger, and my pinky. I give […]
When a therapist hits you with a zinger, it’s the kind of thing that stays with your forever. Best case scenario: it’s sage wisdom or advice that changes your life. Worst case scenario: it’s so wildly offensive or off-the mark that you know you have to dump your shrink. After the jump, I canvased Frisky […]
I am writing this post for the most part as a response to Amelia, whose number two New Year’s resolution was to drink more water. But also, because I am passionate about drinking water. I like to refer to myself as a water enthusiast, although I am probably more of an aquaholic. (Sometimes I drink […]
In June, I went to the doctor with what appeared to be a spider bite on my back. The bite had gotten seriously infected and was oozing pus. In October, I went to the doctor because I had an infected cold sore. My lip swelled up, and my face puffed out. And in January, I […]
