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Why Sex and the City Isn't So Sexy After All

December 28, 2009

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Carrie’s Smoking Habit Isn’t Cute

Carrie is adorable and fashionable – but there’s one accessory she should ditch — that cigarette. We’re way past pretending that cancer sticks don’t kill, and ignoring the health risks associated with this habit isn’t cool — even if you’re Carrie Bradshaw. Want to quit? These tips will help. Source: HBO

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Carrie’s Smoking Habit Isn’t Cute

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19 Comments

Berzerker 2 years 51 weeks

Eh, who am I to judge. All I know is I personally make an effort to live a good, pure life, and men respect me for it. I come from the old school, believing that you can't turn a ho into a housewife, but instead of forcing my beliefs on others I try to influence others by being a lady. I only wish there were more TV shows that praised clean living and abstinence, rather than treating it like Right-Wing radical nonsense.

sffan20 3 years 19 weeks

great post. I think the writer made accurate references to SATC and some major women's health issues. It doesn't have to be 100% accurate for each episode of each season just pointing out major important women's health tips that can get lost in most people infatuation with the "glamorous" lifestyle. Great post because it was a thought piece not just a review of some pilates book or machine.

KathleenAnn 3 years 19 weeks

I think PeachesnCrer got it right. Overall these "Sexy" girls were/are not the greatest role models.We watched because their lifestyle was such a fantasy, a lot of "I, Me My" moments. Like watching "Housewives of..." each week.As real people their lives may be admirable and imitation worthy, but as TV characters, I don't think so. I often hoped very young girl watchers wouldn't think this was a lifestyle to emulate.Entertainment, Yes! Healthy, Nope!

snarkypants 3 years 19 weeks

well if you think about it, carrie was pretty unhealthy, but i think that was part of her character. her priorities were different. but as everybody else pointed out, this list is kind of a stretch.and that brunch slide is ridic.

snarkypants 3 years 19 weeks

PeachesnCreme 3 years 20 weeks

WOW girls. I'm guessing I'm reading comments from some major SATC fans. The writer of this blog, I believe was probably hitting on points that people often think are sexy or healthy (especially those on the younger side, and KUDOS if you know better), don't get your panties in a bunch about whether or not the ENTIRE show did or didn't somehow fix or hit on every. single. tip. Safe sex, not smoking, being careful about what you drink, eating healthy throughout the day etc, are all helpful pointers, regardless- and this show was definitely a great example for it.

clearskies 3 years 20 weeks

epic fail. sorry, but that was some obvious reaching

Mme Hart 3 years 20 weeks

Hmmm...I normally LOVE FitSugar stuff but this was offensive to my intelligence. Seriously...did the person who "researched" this watch SATC!?!? Charlotte's running, Miranda training for the NY Marathon, Samantha's love of Pilates...none of that was even remotely considered!Two big thumbs down on this!

Mme Hart 3 years 20 weeks

3 years 20 weeks

These slides are really stretching it to try and prove a point. The only one that makes any sense is Carrie's smoking. With the exception of Carrie, the girls workout all the time on the show and the brunch slide is just silly.

pink pirate 3 years 20 weeks

You can get some STDs (e.g. herpes) through contact with skin that isn't covered with a condom. You can also get gonorrhea, herpes, and chlamydia through oral or from touching someone's genitals and then touching your own face. Chlamydia can cause eye infections - this happened to a friend of mine! So I don't believe a real-life Samantha would be STD-free.

HoneyBrown1976 3 years 20 weeks

misspretty, actually Sam admitted to a few times of not using condoms when she had an HIV test, Charlotte got crabs, Carrie had an abortion (as did Sam twice), and um, Miranda got pregnant!!! So, yeah, safe sex wasn't always practiced. Carrie was also on and off with the smoking.

HoneyBrown1976 3 years 20 weeks

4evrfuzzy 3 years 20 weeks

Question to staff: Did the person writing this ever actually watch the show?

3 years 20 weeks

Sorry, I love this blog but I have to disagree with pretty much everything. Carrie quit smoking during the show, they girls always preached safe sex (even if it was quite a bit of safe sex), and they were always trying new classes at the gym (and Charlotte was an avid runner). And I'm gonna have to believe that a good half day of shopping has got to burn some calories ; )

TADOW 3 years 20 weeks

Yeah this slideshow is inaccurate. Samantha definitely practiced safe sex, the ladies definitely worked out and you did see them drinking red wine. The only thing is Carrie smoking, which is gross. Sorry, this one is off. But the tips are good

RainyDays 3 years 20 weeks

Um... SATC ALSO showed the girls working out numerous times in classes and jogging, eating lunches, dinners and more than one meal a day, and Samantha told a doctor she used condoms. m'kay?

RainyDays 3 years 20 weeks

Um... SATC ALSO showed the girls working out numerous times in classes and jogging, eating lunches, dinners and more than one meal a day, and Samantha told a doctor she used condoms. m'kay?

mtiger 3 years 20 weeks

I don't care about the unhealthy lifestyle portrayed! I LOVE LOVE LOVE Sex and the City!