What We Need to Talk About When We Talk About Sex and Feminism


Updated 04/14/12 4:53 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Modern Feminism

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Lisa Solod, who came of age during the sexual revolution, explores what feminism means to this generation. My mother married my father because, she told me in a rare moment of candor, she wanted to have sex with him. She was 25 and tired of pre-sex fumbling and stolen kisses. My father was, of course, far Read more

The Burden of the Working Mom: Fact or Fiction?


Updated 02/15/12 8:35 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Are Working Moms a Burden to Employers?

If you've been part of an office environment while pregnant or as a parent, chances are, you've faced challenges (and some judgments, too) that are nonissues to your co-workers. In a recent article for Forbes.com, Victoria Pynchon states her case for the working mom, admitting frustration when her "mom employees" would have conflicting obligations but also noting that she now realizes that it Read more

Toddlers With Eating Disorders: A Troubling New Trend


Updated 01/10/12 9:48 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Toddlers With Eating Disorders

Do I look fat? Obsessing over body image and calories to the point of disordered eating is an affliction most commonly associated with young women and the glare of Hollywood, not with the sweet young things running around the playground. Sadly though, there's a disturbing trend that's seeing younger and younger children being treated for serious eating disorders. Reporting on the results of a Read more

Food Day Strives to Reconnect People to Their Grub


Updated 10/24/11 12:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

First National Food Day Since 1977

Today may just mark a great shift in reeducating American people about the direct connection our bodies have to our food. For the first time since 1977, Food Day, a grassroots movement whose "goal is nothing less than to transform the American diet," has a national footprint. At its core, Food Day aims to mobilize the American public to get serious about more sustainable and humane food policies Read more

What Your Birthday Month Tells You About the Career You're Born For


Updated 03/16/12 4:21 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Careers Based on Birthday Month

Apparently, there is statistical evidence that shows you have a higher chance of ending up in certain types of jobs depending on your birth month, a study by the Office for National Statistics in the UK finds. The month you're born in can have some effect on life outcomes. The reason for that isn't due to horoscopes, but seasonal interferences, according to Oxford neuroscientist Russell Read more

It's Alcohol Awareness Month — the Good and Bad of Drinking


Updated 04/19/11 2:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Alcohol Awareness Month: Pros and Cons of Drinking

As we dive into our exciting new Spring fitness routines and gear up for the highly anticipated royal wedding, April marks another important time — national Alcohol Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness about the dangers of alcohol abuse, underage drinking, and other alcohol-related issues. If you drink in moderation, then cheers to you. According to the National Center of Health Read more

Use 4-Hour Body Tips For Your Budget


Updated 03/16/12 2:14 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

The 4-Hour Body Tips For Your Budget

I mentioned before that I'm getting swept away with the New Year's resolutions buzz, even though they don't statistically have a high success rate. Well, my goals for the New Year, like many other people, include money, career, and, health resolutions. I'm just getting started on my becoming fit resolution by reading this book called The 4-Hour Body by Tim Ferris. A lot of tricks he mentioned for Read more

Chronicles of a Job Hunter: The Pitfalls of Being an iPhone User


Updated 03/16/12 2:24 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

iPhone Plagued with sperm bank calls

SavvySugar Community member littlemissjobhunter is part of the sobering statistic: nearly one out of 10 Americans are out of work. Join her in the trials and tribulations of a job-seeker — a journey that'll maybe help you understand that the unemployment figures aren't just a number. Disclosure: this new series may incite sorrow, humor, and maybe even a little hope. Since my return back to the Read more

Chronicles of a Job Hunter: The Pitfalls of Being an iPhone User


Updated 03/16/12 2:24 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Chronicles of a Job Hunter: The Pitfalls of Being an iPhone User

SavvySugar Community member littlemissjobhunter is part of the sobering statistic: nearly one out of 10 Americans are out of work. Join her in the trials and tribulations of a job-seeker — a journey that'll maybe help you understand that the unemployment figures aren't just a number. Disclosure: this new series may incite sorrow, humor, and maybe even a little hope. Since my return back to the Read more

Are Occasional Breaks From the Pill Necessary?


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 18 comments

Should I Take Occasional Breaks From Birth Control Pills?

Almost every woman I know has been on the pill at some point in her life, and many of us started when we were under 20 years old. It has many health benefits, such as preventing unwanted pregnancies, decreasing the risk of ovarian cancer, and alleviating PMS symptoms. The one big negative about the pill is that statistics show being on it for longer than 10 years puts you at a higher risk for Read more