About models and the effects of the media on body image in their populations, at least. Following Spain’s move last year that banned ultra-thin models from catwalks, France is acting. The “French parliament’s lower house adopted a groundbreaking bill Tuesday that would make it illegal for anyone-including fashion magazines, advertisers and Web ( Read more... )

I’ve had these two stories bookmarked to post here for a bit, so it seems past time for me to actually do it.

The best new pain cures, with a focus on women

Many women have a tough time finding the right kind of relief for their pain-and for good reason: Until recently, experts hadn’t actually studied women’s pain specifically, and most research ( Read more... )

I just read about it at Sex in the Public Square. I haven’t thought about it before, but what she says makes sense. If you’re a sexually active adult who could technically conceive, but you don’t want to have a child right now, it’s a good thing to keep on hand.

I’d be interested in hearing about your experiences in buying it over the counter, if ( Read more... )

In a very unpopular move, Spain has banned appearances by fashion models who’s body mass index is too low.

Italy is considering following suit. The language in the legislation makes it clear that the purpose of the ban is to encourage healthier media images, due to the growing incidence of eating disorders diagnosed every year.

Frankly, I can’t ( Read more... )

I have referred to The Man Diet several times as something I have done and recommend. After explaining it several times, I’ve decided to write it up here and just refer people to the article.

I call it the Man Diet, but that’s really a misnomer. It should be an SO Diet or Relationship Diet or something like that. It just doesn’t roll off the ( Read more... )