The Truth About Brazilians

Bikini waxing is still something of a relative taboo. Controversy baiting Sex and the City has touched upon it, beauty blogs mention it now and again, but in general no one's exactly jumping at the chance to recount having hair ripped from their netherest regions.

BITCH:STYLE
03 Sep 2009 09:45 GMT

Our Top 5 of the Top 52 Eligible Straight Men in New York

If you’ve ever watched TV, seen a film, or read a book – you’ll know that being a single woman in New York is one of the worst things that could ever happen to you. Ever.You’ll also know, that single women in New York can never, ever find a straight, eligible man that they’d like to date. They say all men are gay. Or, that all the straight men are mama’s boys who are self-obsessed, mediocre, and intimidated by successful women.

BITCH:LIFE
02 Sep 2009 16:30 GMT

How To Prevent Breast Cancer: Breastfeed, Diet & Don't Drink

One of the worst things you can suggest to a cancer patient, or someone who has lost a loved one to cancer, is that there was something they could have done to prevent getting sick. Or that, perhaps, they didn’t do everything they could to not get cancer. You know, basically suggesting that they deserved it.

BITCH:LIFE
01 Sep 2009 13:09 GMT

The History Of Hooping (Yes. Hula Hooping!)

Are you one of those people who shun exercise? Do you get headaches at the sight of a treadmill, sweaty palms when thinking about salsa dancing, never heard of a thing called the bicycle? I used to be one of those people. But that was before I discovered the new exercise phenomenon loved by hippie festival dwellers and geekettes alike; hooping.

BITCH:LIFE
26 Aug 2009 09:07 GMT

About-Face: No Photoshopping Necessary

One of my favorite non-profits in San Francisco, About-Face, is on a mission to make a difference in how women see themselves. It's no secret that pages of glossies, gossip mags, blogs and tabloids are overridden with airbrushed photos and images of women who were already too thin to begin with. And yet what are we doing about it? Nothing. Or, well, barely anything. (The

BITCH:LIFE
14 Aug 2009 14:00 GMT

Feeling Confused? Ask the Online Oracle

Having a hard time deciding what to do with your life? Whether to send that text message to a boy or not? What to eat for lunch? Well thank god for the internet. If you're looking for guidance, but don't have your magic eight ball handy, here are a couple of sites that might do the trick.

BITCH:LIFE
12 Aug 2009 14:11 GMT

Glorifying the ’50s Housewife & The Rise of Cath Kidston

Whether or not Cath Kidston’s florals and polka dots make you want to vom or squee with joy, there’s no denying Kidston’s success in the recession, and as a business woman in general.The Guardian have a lovely little feature on Kidston, describing how after being diagnosed with Breast C...

BITCH:LIFE
10 Aug 2009 10:24 GMT

Five Men You Shouldn't Date, and Why

Dating isn't easy. And rightfully so, it shouldn't be. If you're looking for a life partner, the search is bound to be fraught with losers, drop outs, and shining examples of what exactly it means to fail at life. After awhile, most women get good at weeding out men within a few dates, but sometimes you need a little help. Here's a list of five men you should never date - and why.

BITCH:LIFE
06 Aug 2009 17:00 GMT

7 Ways To Keep Your Spirits Up When You're Unemployed

Now that we're all agreed that the country is in the grip of (tired of hearing it yet?) recession, the government has started pouring resources into making sure that we all stay chipper. The NHS has it's own 'credit crunch' phoneline for those left in stress by the economic downturn, and any of us can ask for access to CBT-based 'beating the blues' computer programmes through referral by our GP. So far, so shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted.

BITCH:LIFE
03 Aug 2009 17:00 GMT

Sex, Love & Politics: When Feelings Matter

Gov. Mark Sanford and President Bill Clinton are just two of many politicians to be caught with their pants down. They both made headlines for their steamy affairs and naughty sex acts, but what happens when feelings come into the equation? When Bill Clinton admitted to his affair, men understood: he strayed. It happens! Women watched as he apologized for his indiscretions and reaffirmed his love for his wife. Men sympathized with his lusty loins, and women accepted the apology. The ...

BITCH:LIFE
31 Jul 2009 19:15 GMT