Health and Beauty Articles for Women

“Ultimately, fun is the best aphrodisiac,” says Paul Joannides, author of The Guide to Getting It On! “Quit looking for sexy, and look for fun instead—and you’ll end up having more sex.”

We like the way this guy thinks. That’s why we brainstormed these adventures (with some help from sex experts and our male friends). To get more sex. For you. Call it our little community service project.

Cristina Goyanes

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If wedding plans have you planning for your special day, there are a few things you should do to make sure that you are a healthy bride. While, getting married is a special, exciting, and busy time that most women dream of from the time they are little girls, there is more to getting married than flowers, dresses, and saying “I do.” Before you marry the love of your life, you should have a few health checks to make sure that you are in tiptop shape health wise.

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Sure, he prefers to call them pecs. But they can still develop breast cancer

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Fit back into your jeans faster: Trainer Jay Cardiello created this seven-day eating plan to help his celeb clients achieve their lean Hollywood looks. The idea is to switch up your carb intake throughout the week—alternating low-carb days with moderate days—to keep your metabolism humming and shed weight fast. Plus, you’ll always feel full and have energy to spare.

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Depression: It may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of health conditions that affect women, but, in fact, it is one of the leading reasons women seek out medical help. While it’s not known for sure, higher rates of depression in women than men may be linked to biological and social differences.

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9. Worst “Reduced Calorie” Smoothie

Dunkin Donuts Reduced-Calorie Berry Smoothie (32 oz)

490 calories
4 g fat (2.5 g saturated fat)
97 g carbohydrates
83 g sugars

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20. Worst Light Beer

Sam Adams Light

124 calories
9.7 g carbs

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ASCUS

aytypia squamous cells of undetermined significance. Squamous cells are the thin flat cells that form on the surface of the cervix. Considered a mild abnormality.

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You’ve been to the doctor for your annual Pap smear and about a week later the nurse calls and says that your results are abnormal. You are probably terrified wondering exactly what the results mean. I received such a call after my last Pap. The nurse didn’t take time to explain anything, just said I needed another Pap in six months. Only when the six months rolled around and I had the repeat Pap done did the doctor tell me that my results indicated ASCUS (atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance).The second Pap was normal and the abnormal results were attributed to a bacterial infection. I wasn’t frightened when this happened to me because I understood that it is very common to have these slightly abnormal Pap results. I understood these things because of my writing about women’s health issues, and because my daughter had repeated abnormal Pap smears and follow up procedures and treatments from about the ages of fifteen to nineteen. Without these experiences, I imagine all sorts of thoughts of cervical cancer would have flooded my mind.

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