Showing women’s breasts and – heaven forbid – a nip slip on social media is a huge no-no, and aside from mothers’ photos of breastfeeding being censored, showing nipples in a breast self-exam is apparently not OK either. Since one in eight women will suffer from breast cancer, and early detection is crucial for beating…
It’s beyond rough when you suffer from digestive issues during your period. To help answer a reader’s question on this matter, we turned to a board-certified physician who practices in southern California for her expert advice. Dear Doctor, I am wondering why my digestion goes haywire during my menstrual period. I always keep my diet…
If you’ve been running for a long time, you likely know the plight of runner’s stomach. Either on a run or almost immediately after, you’re hit with some kind of stomachache: either a burning, acidic feeling; intestinal distress; bloating; pain; or feeling backed up. In particularly unlucky cases, it’s some kind of combination of the…
To me, Jillian Michaels is a goddess. She’s the undisputed queen of killer workouts, she’s motivational powerhouse, she has a hilarious instagram, and beyond that, she’s super down to earth, with a realistic approach to both fitness and life. I got the chance to talk to her last week to try to get a little…
There she goes again. Jessica Alba got in another kickass morning SoulCycle class. And seeing her get so very hot and sweaty totally makes us feel better, because that’s what we look like after an intense cardio workout!
Is a regularly timed, insatiable chocolate craving your first sign of PMS? For many women, the desire for chocolate during their menstrual cycle is seriously powerful, and almost always associated with pelvic cramping. Related: The Benefits of Dark Chocolate And while there’s some debate within the scientific community about whether cravings signify a nutrient deficiency,…
Childbirth is a beautiful thing, but it can weaken a woman’s vagina – a lot. YourTango shares the most effective new ways to tighten everything up down there. Tight vaginas for LIFE. (I hope?) It’s a common concern for mothers-to-be: how can something the size of a small watermelon pass through my vagina without wrecking…
Congratulations, mom-to-be! Of course you’re excited about the little bun growing in your oven, but you still don’t want to look like you ate an entire bread factory. Whether you’re in your first trimester or your third, here are some tips to keep in mind to prevent excessive weight gain during your pregnancy. What’s Expected?…
Are you feeling lethargic all the time? Caffeine’s not cutting it anymore? Your problem could be low iron levels. If you’re female, your chances of low iron levels are high; especially if you’re pregnant or it’s that time of the month. Fortunately, there are plenty of opportunities for you to eat your way to higher…
The following post was originally featured on Inspired By This and written by blogger Leila Lewis, who is a part of POPSUGAR Select. When it comes to your wedding, you want to look and feel your best so we sought the expert in bridal nutrition, Kara Stout, to give you the low-down on how to…
