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Megan Draper’s Miscarriage Confession Really Hit Home For Me

There is no correct way for women to feel about these things. More »

Dove’s “Real Beauty Sketches” Show You’re Probably Much Lovelier Than You Think

Doveâ��s "Real Beauty Sketches" Show Youâ��re Probably Much Lovelier Than You Think

In Dove’s latest marketing campaign/social experiment, sketch artists drew women based on self-descriptions and then based on a description from a stranger. The portraits based on others’ perceptions turned out some much less flawed, less harsh and more conventionally attractive than those based on women’s self-descriptions. Check it out.
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In Celebration Of Beyonce’s Bikini Body!

Beyonce is rocking a lot of bikinis for the new H&M summer campaign, and the she looks amazing. But more importantly, she looks different than so many of the bikini models we’re used to seeing. Check it out. More »

A “Sober Bar” Actually Sounds Like An Amazing Idea

In Chicago, a first of its kind “sober bar” will be opening its doors soon. While there’s obviously a little absurdity in the premise, it also seems like a long overdue idea. More »

Illegal, Dangerous DMAA Supplements Still Sadly Popular At U.S. Sports Nutrition Shops

The FDA is warning that certain popular workout supplements and “fat burners” sold at places like GNC and Vitamin Shoppe are illegal and extremely dangerous. More »

Meatless Monday: 10 Vegetarian Recipes For Fiddlehead Ferns

Seasonal and Seussical, Fiddlehead ferns are one of the darlings of early spring culinary creations. Here are 10 meatless ways to serve these asparagus-like young fern leaves.
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Sunday Stocking Stuffers: Awesome Retro Photos Of Vintage Ladies Getting Fit

A little Sunday evening stock photo action for your viewing pleasure. We’ve been talking a lot about fitness photos around here recently, and in the course of image-searching for those posts I came across a trove of awesome vintage exercise … More »

Vanity View: My Go-To (Clean) Beauty & Skin Care Products

Maybe you use a bathroom cabinet; a dresser top; a closet shelf; there’s a place where you stash the skin care, hair and beauty products you use everyday. When I was 12 years old, I had the sweetest mod/minimalist white wood vanity table, … More »

Health Hack: 6 Foods That Are Good For Your Teeth

Before you succumb to that Groupon teeth-whitening deal, try coloring your mouth beautiful (& healthy) the natural way with these oral care conscious foods. More »

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Reebok Drops Rick Ross Over Rape Lyrics

Good for Reebok for dropping Rick Ross as a spokesperson over his rape rap lyrics and bizarre anti-apology for them.
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5 Light Spring Breakfast Ideas

The weather’s insufferably fickle this early spring, which means cold and hot breakfasts are still in order. But not the stick-to-your-bones kind of hot breakfasts that winter called for; spring–even when it’s 40 degrees and cold showering — demands a little bit lighter fare.
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Miranda Kerr’s Split From Victoria’s Secret: The Tabloids Are Getting It Wrong, And How!

Though it’s unclear who made the decision, model Miranda Kerr will be splitting from Victoria’s Secret soon. This has garnered a lot of confusing speculation from the tabloids and tabloid-type blogs, who suggest the reason lies in her being too difficult, too hot, or not a good enough seller for the brand. But what’s not being mentioned much is how Kerr’s ethics and image don’t jibe with Victoria Secret’s business practices. More »

Biology’s Dealbreaker? Semen Allergies Cause STD-Like Symptoms For Some Unlucky Women

Nature’s dealbreaker? North Carolina newlyweds “Jeff” and “Clara” went on “Good Morning America” to raise awareness about seminal hypersensitvity—or, more plainly put: Semen allergies. More »

Ban Your Bra! French Doctor Finds “Bras Are A False Necessity” For Most Women

Can I first just say how hyped I am about this new anti-bra study? According to French doctor Jean-Denis Rouillon, who studied 330 women’s breasts for 15 years(!), the whole shebang may be a waste of money and effort for many of us.
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