Here is the latest Health News from Glamour Magazine.
Depressing: More Teens Are Asking for Labiaplasties
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’s Committee on Adolescent Health Care just released guidelines on labiaplasty for teen girls—and unfortunately, it seems this information is more necessary now than ever.
ClassPass Hikes NYC Pricing
The boutique fitness sampler service now costs $190 a month.
Can Your Fitness Level Really Affect the Size of Your Baby Bump?
Fitness blogger Sophie Guidolin says she had a smaller baby bump while pregnant with twins because she was more fit. But one fitness expert isn’t convinced.
10 Things You Didn’t Know About SoulCycle to Celebrate Its 10th Birthday
File under things that make you feel old: ten years ago this week, the first location of indoor cycling studio SoulCycle opened on New York City’s Upper West Side.
Yup, You Can Have Epiphanies in the Shower
Ever felt like you had a stroke of brilliance in the shower? Apparently, there’s something to the notion that great ideas can pop into your head while you’re washing it.
Why Teachers Have the Best Chance of IVF Success
Teachers have the best IVF success rate of all. According to new data, they’re six times more likely to have IVF success than the average woman.
Meet Livia: The Machine That Uses Shock Therapy for PMS
Livia, a wearable device that bills itself as an “off-switch” for period cramps, uses electrical pulses to disrupt the neural signals that lead to menstrual pain.
8 Easy Tricks to Get Better Sleep
Food, drinks, and habits to avoid for the best sleep possible.
What It’s Like to Get Your Period in Space
Here’s something you’ve probably never thought of when reading about NASA missions: What happens when an astronaut gets her period in space?
Can Having Pubic Hair Impact Your Health?
Does it make a difference for your vaginal health whether you’re hairy down there or not? Experts weigh in.
Why This Woman Got Her Period for 5 Years Nonstop
Chloe Christos got her first period at 14…and it lasted until she was 19 thanks to a condition known as von Willebrand disease.
So, They’re Now Making Milk Out of Peas
Ripple’s pea milk is a thing, and experts say it might actually be good for you.
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Wear Underwear to Bed
Odds are pretty high that you go to bed at night wearing underwear. It’s just what the majority of us do. But experts say it’s actually not the best thing ever for your vagina.
5 Foods That Are Healthier Than They Seem
If you’ve felt bad about indulging in these treats, drop that guilt. Here are some foods that experts say have surprising health benefits.
THIS Is the Right Way to Clean Your Vagina
No doubt general hygiene is important to you, so it makes sense that you’d want to keep your vagina clean too. But experts say you should proceed with caution when it comes to how you clean your vagina.
5 Reasons You Didn’t Get Your Period
It’s totally possible to miss a period, even when you’re not pregnant. Experts break down some of the other reasons you might skip a month.
9 Foods For Amazing Skin
High stress job? Check. Hereditary acne? Check. Glowy skin? Check—turns out, there’s way more to a clear face than just being born with one.
We Love The Message from Athleta’s New Empowering Campaign
Most of us feel way more motivated to work out if we’ve got a #fitfam with us—6AM runs are *only* doable if you’re with a buddy, right? Well, Athleta is tapping into that attitude with their latest ads (including their first-ever TV spots!) that celebrate the #PowerOfShe.
How to Push Back Against Birth-Shaming Mean Girls
This woman was birth-shamed for having a C-section. Here’s how to push back if you find yourself in the same situation.
5 Reasons You Should Start Eating (Yes, Eating) Coconut Oil
So, you’ve finally broken down and purchased yourself a jar of coconut oil. And experts say it’s worth the hype.
Anna Faris Spills On How Childbirth Affected Her Vagina
Anna Faris recently opened up about how childbirth affected her vagina. And it was…interesting.
Here’s How To Know If The Birth Control Pill You’re On Isn’t Working For You
How do you know if it’s time to switch birth control pills? We got an ob/gyn to weigh in.
Is It a Good Idea to Use OTC Vaginal Suppositories?
You may have noticed ads on your computer or spotted them at your local drugstore: Lately, over-the-counter vaginal suppositories are popping up all over the place.
Uterine Fibroids Caused This Woman to Get Her Period for 2 Months
Here are the top signs of uterine fibroids, plus symptoms you should never ignore.
The Three Moves Gabrielle Reece Swears By to Tone and Relieve Stress
Gabrielle Reece knows a thing or two about staying in shape. After all, the professional volleyball player and fitness expert has made a living out of staying fit, which is why she’s all the more excited to host NBC’s newest fitness competition, Strong.
Bacterial Vaginosis—What Every Girl Should Know About BV
One woman opens up about her struggle with bacterial vaginosis.
This Is What a Panic Attack Looks Like
A British woman is grabbing attention on Facebook after posting photos of herself before and after having a panic attack.
New Jersey Is Working on a Bill That Will Allow Women to Take Pot for Menstrual Cramps
Here’s a solution to PMS that you may not have thought of: New legislation just proposed in New Jersey could add menstrual cramps to the list of conditions legally treatable with medical marijuana.
A Mocha a Day Won’t Actually Give You Diabetes
Is regularly having a mocha really going to increase your diabetes risk? Not if you’re smart about it.
Embarrassing Questions About Your Body, Answered
As women, our bodies do lots of crazy things, some of which may have us wondering, “Is that normal?”
This Is the One Case When Money Might Buy Happiness
Turns out, money might actually buy you happiness. But only in some cases … .
How Rude: This Starbucks Customer Received an Insulting Message on His Coffee Cup
How Rude: This Starbucks Customer Received an Insulting Message on His Coffee Cup
Women in California Can Now Get Birth Control Without a Prescription
Women in California Can Now Get Birth Control Without a Prescription
This Is Exactly How Many Calories You Burn During Sex
We know you’ve always wondered, so we talked to an expert. Here are how many calories you burn during sex.
Why You Poop During Your Period
Ever wondered why you poop during your period? Experts weigh in.
Should You Work Out When You’re Sick?
We get experts to weigh in once and for all: Should you work out when you’re sick?
This Is When Zika Virus May Show Up Near You
As the warmer months approach, Aedes aegypti mosquitoes—which can transmit the Zika virus that is spreading at an alarming clip through Latin America and the Caribbean—are expected to be hopping the border in larger numbers and making their way across much of the United States, according to a new study. The research, which is based on a specialized computer model, and was led by experts at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), projects that during peak summer months, Zika virus outbreaks could occur in U.S. cities as far north as New York City, across the southern portion of the country, and as far west as Phoenix and Los Angeles. Cities at the highest risk include Orlando and Miami, as well as New Orleans and Charleston, S.C. Here’s a time-lapse GIF created from the data to show when experts expect Zika to show up (red areas are the highest risk, orange is a moderate risk, and yellow is a low risk): Before you freak out, know this: The analysis doesn’t indicate that mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus are sure to invade your town. Rather, “we’re really looking at the seasonality of the Aedes aegypti mosquito to anticipate where it might
Is Eating 10 Bananas a Day Healthy?
Fitness blogger and Instagram star Loni Jane Anthony raised eyebrows during her first pregnancy when she continued to follow her strict, low-fat vegan diet. Now, she’s pregnant again and says she plans to do the same thing—including her penchant for eating at least 10 bananas a day. Baby shower weekend in Byron ??? \#35weekspregnant A photo posted by FEEL THE LEAN? (@lonijane) on Mar 11, 2016 at 1:21pm PST Anthony follows Douglas Graham’s 80/10/10 diet, which is a low-fat diet based on eating whole, fresh, uncooked fruits and vegetables. The diet is 80 percent carbs (mostly from fruits and vegetables), 10 percent fat, and 10 percent protein, and very fruit-heavy—and Anthony once credited it for “saving her life.” Meals for her include a big smoothie with at least five bananas, followed by oranges. She’s also a big fan of “mono meals,” in which she’ll eat one type of fruit (like five or six mangoes). Dinner may be a big salad with tahini dressing. Market treasures ? A photo posted by FEEL THE LEAN? (@lonijane) on Mar 2, 2016 at 5:17pm PST But…is that healthy? Experts aren’t convinced. “This is an unbalanced diet and very low in protein and fat,” says
Why Some People Check (and Recheck) Their Phones All the Time
We all have that friend: Her phone seems to be surgically attached to her hand and she constantly checks it, even when it doesn’t beep. It’s an annoying habit (and kind of insulting), but it may not entirely be her fault: New research has found it just may be a by-product of her personality. The study, published in the journal Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, found that once some people start checking their phones, they can’t stop. For the study, researchers asked college students to answer a series of questionnaires and undergo cognitive tests on their phone use—how much time they spent on their phones for social media, how often they posted status updates, and how often they check their phones in general. They also tested participants on their ability to delay gratification, giving them tests that allowed them to choose between receiving a smaller sum of money right away or more at a later time. In addition, the participants were asked to do tasks that assessed their impulse control and their tendency to pursue rewards. What they discovered isn’t super shocking: People who constantly check their phones aren’t so great at delaying gratification. But researchers also found that once
Walking Burns More Calories Than You Thought
If you’d rather go for a stroll than hit the gym, here’s some good news: Walking burns more calories than was previously thought. Researchers from Southern Methodist University have developed a new, more accurate way of calculating energy expenditure, and it finds that you burn more calories by walking than the current leading standards. The previously used formulas, known as the ACSM and Pandolf equations, were developed 40 years ago using only average-height adult males, so they had limited application to other demographics. The Pandolf equation in particular was developed using just six American soldiers. The new equation takes into account each individual’s height, speed, and resting metabolism and can also apply to smaller people, who burn more calories by walking. The only limitation is that it only works on flat surfaces. According to this model, 97 percent of the values found by the previous equations are underestimates. For example, the old equations would predict that a woman who is 5’4″ and 140 pounds would burn 74 calories after walking a mile, according to Peter Weyand, a Southern Methodist University professor who co-authored the study. In reality, he says, it’s more like 90\. This means that if you use
This Ultramarathoner’s Attitude Toward Working Out Is Everything
Next time you struggle to fit a workout in between work, life, and just not feeling like it, keep this in mind: Rory Bosio has the same challenges—and she runs ultramarathons. Bosio, 31, regularly runs races that range in distance from 50 to 100 miles. For training, she runs up to 95 miles a week—and she still works as a pediatric ICU nurse. She also stars in season three of Esquire Network’s adventure series Boundless, along with other extreme athletes. But Bosio isn’t out tracking her every move with a FitBit—in fact, she doesn’t really track her workouts at all. And she says her relaxed approach to training seems to work in her favor. “At one point, I was on a strict training plan and found that, after a while, it felt like a chore,” she says. “Now, I go out and run however far I feel like. I don’t wear a watch and I never write things down.” On days when she doesn’t have to work, Bosio says she’ll run three to five hours (yup, hours) in the morning, come home and relax, and then do some other form of exercise in the afternoon. On days when she
Scientists: Just Smelling Alcohol Lowers Your Inhibitions
When you meet your friends at a bar, you could experience some of the effects of the cocktails around you without purchasing anything, according to an unusual new study in the journal Psychopharmacology. For the study, researchers had participants carry out a task on a computer while wearing masks laced with the scent of either alcohol or a nonalcoholic citrus solution. The tasks were pretty simple: Participants had to press a button whenever they saw either the letter K or a beer bottle on the screen. It sounds hard to mess up, but those who wore the alcohol-laced masks were more likely to press the button when they weren’t supposed to, a sign of poor impulse control—which is, of course, one of alcohol’s biggest effects. “Just the smell of alcohol was making it harder for participants to control their behavior,” said lead author Rebecca Monk, senior lecturer in Psychology at Edge Hill University, in a press release. While it’s kind of funny to think that you could act a little drunk without drinking a thing, there might be more serious repercussions: The authors concluded that this response might drive people to consume more alcohol because their inhibitions (and therefore
Why To-Do Lists Are Stressing Out Young Women, and How to Manage That Pressure
Your to-do list—the very thing you use to get on top of it all—may be to blame. Help is here! A few givens in life: Water is wet, the sky is blue, and if you are a living, breathing woman in 2016, you’re dealing with some level of stress. According to an American Psychological Association (APA) report, 43 percent of women say they’re more stressed out than they were five years earlier, and nearly 25 percent describe their stress as “extreme.” Women under age 33 report the highest levels of agita of any generation, with those 33 to 46 close behind. You can probably guess the reasons behind the young-and-anxious phenomenon: In your twenties and thirties, you’re struggling to establish your career, relationships, and finances—all grade-A stress boosters. But we also live in a culture that values busyness: “I’d say at least half of a woman’s overall stress is directly tied to her to-do list, both the sheer number of things she has to accomplish and the actual list itself,” says Nancy Molitor, Ph.D., an assistant professor of clinical psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. One problem hiding in our lists: Call it the “ping-pong”
How Often Should You Shower, Really?
If you’re like most people, you probably shower every day or, at least, every other day. But a growing number of people are rejecting the idea that you should lather up regularly, arguing that it’s actually better for our skin to be a little dirty. Kayleen Schaefer is one of them, writing in Tuesday’s Lenny newsletter that it all started when she decided to try co-washing (cleansing conditioner that you use instead of shampoo). It made her hair look great, so she eventually stepped up her game, using a shower-free spray that promises to replenish “good” bacteria on your skin that’s stripped by the bathing process, instead of sudsing up with soap. “After a week, my body felt as soft and smooth as it does on the best summer nights, and I swear I didn’t stink,” she wrote. There are a growing number of products on the market that let you stretch time between showers—cleansing and deodorant wipes, shower-free shampoos, and hair fragrances. These naturally beg the question…how often should we be showering, anyway? According to dermatologist David E. Bank, M.D., director of the Center for Dermatology in Mount Kisco, New York, it varies from person to person. “Depending
Stephanie Rothstein Bruce’s Diastasis Recti?What Is It, Exactly?
Stephanie Rothstein Bruce is a professional runner and Olympic hopeful who documents her training on Instagram. But lately Bruce is attracting attention online not just for her ability to run really fast but for her proud photos of her postbaby body. Bruce gave birth to two babies within 15 months of each other, leaving her stomach covered in stretch marks that she happily shows off online. Her point: Even elite athletes experience postpartum body changes. A photo posted by Stephanie Rothstein Bruce (@stephrothstein) on Feb 17, 2016 at 5:51pm PST “The strength and stability is coming back steadily but the appearance of abs and stretch marks remains the same,” she captioned one close-up of her stomach. “The not so glamorous part of getting strong post baby.” In another, Bruce demonstrates how she can stick three fingers between her abdominal walls. “It’s not about ascetics it’s about functionality,” she wrote. “Here you go for those who have been curious and asked about my diastasis recti: ‘My abs are separated contemplating divorce.'” A photo posted by Stephanie Rothstein Bruce (@stephrothstein) on Nov 12, 2015 at 4:16pm PST But…what is diastasis recti, exactly? It’s the separation of your right and left rectus abdominis
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