Relax Already: Swap Coffee For a Massage Break


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Relax Already: Swap Coffee For a Massage Break

I normally think of a massage as a relaxing treat that's more likely to put me to sleep than wake me up. But the other day, a massage taught me a lesson. Craving an afternoon caffeine fix, I instead ducked into a place near my office that does chair massages. After a vigorous, 10-minute back, neck, and hand massage, I actually felt more awake. Better yet, my arms and upper back were tension-free, Read more

Hysteria Director Tanya Wexler Talks Vibrators, Faking It, and Duck Sex


Updated 05/25/12 1:54 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Hysteria Director Interview

Don't be shy . . . It's time to talk sex toys! And Hysteria director Tanya Wexler is writing us a prescription for pleasure. Tanya's film — what she calls "the vibrator movie you can bring your mom to" — is in limited release and stars Hugh Dancy, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Rupert Everett. When working on a romantic comedy that centers around the invention of the vibrator, you end up with some Read more

3 Easy Steps For Treating Dry, Cracked Heels


Updated 05/13/12 3:30 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Treat Cracked Heels

Cracked heels can be a problem, especially coming out of the colder months when the air lends itself to dry skin. On top of that, these fissures can worsen as a result of the pressure put on your heels throughout the day — particularly if you're a fan of foot-imbalancing stilettos. Along with being less-than-aethestically-pleasing, untreated cracked heels can split even further, causing pain Read more

How to Get Statement-Making Hair at Home


Updated 05/10/12 3:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Dye Your Hair Bright at Home

We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure: When supermodel Coco Rocha tweeted that she was already in hair hours before the Met Gala, we knew we were in for something big. But it wasn't her side-swept waves or even her vintage Givenchy pantsuit that had style bloggers drooling — it was her My-Little-Pony pink extensions. Rocha is certainly not the first celebrity to go pink Read more

A Cancer Survivor's Goal: 50 Triathlons by Her 50th Birthday


Updated 05/04/12 10:08 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

A Woman's Goal to Do 50 Triathlons by Age 50

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Julia Savacool It's a good thing Jenn Sommermann discovered triathlons when she did. "I was turning 40 years old, and my friend and I were looking for a way to commemorate the occasion," Sommermann said. "We decided to train for a triathlon." Because Sommermann was on the East Coast and her friend was on the West, Read more

5 Cinco de Mayo Ingredients Remixed For DIY Hangover Beauty


Updated 05/03/12 5:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cinco de Mayo-Inspired Beauty Recipes

This weekend is sure to include tequila-induced debauchery as Cinco de Mayo descends once again. But don't let all your extra cocktail party ingredients go to waste. After you're done gorging on guacamole and guzzling margaritas, use your leftovers to make these DIY beauty recipes. So become a morning-after mixologist and pull a Houdini on that hangover. Find out some of the skin care perks to Read more

6 Ways to Look Better Without Spending a Cent


Updated 04/30/12 12:27 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

6 Ways to Look Better For Free

Looking good doesn't have to cost a lot of money. In fact, it doesn't have to cost a thing. There are plenty of ways to look better without spending a single penny. We talked with top dermatologists, hair stylists, makeup artists, and estheticians to score their secrets for looking your best for the best price of all: free. Read their tips here. Read more

6 Things to Expect During a Facial


Updated 04/24/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Expect at a Facial

Going to the dermatologist's office can be quite intimate, but so can a trip to the esthetician, as well. While a doctor's office is more stark and sterile by design, a spa room is dark and soothing, making for an entirely different experience. So whether you're apprehensive about getting a facial or you're just looking for tips to get in the facial mindset, just keep reading to see how you can Read more

How to Spend Your Tax Refund Beautifully


Updated 04/18/12 5:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Spend a Tax Refund

Happy tax month! If you're one of the lucky individuals expecting a sizable return, you may be wondering how you should spend it right about now. Sure, a new pair of shoes would be nice, and you could always sign up for that Spanish class you've been meaning to take, but why not use at least some of it on something a little more . . . indulgent? You won't regret one of these totally-worth-it Read more

Get to Know Your Iliotibial Band


Updated 04/18/12 9:27 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

What Is the Iliotibial Band and Why Does It Cause Me Pain?

Many a runner has been sidelined by knee pain caused by the iliotibial band (aka the ITB). But knowing how to deal with this long band of fascia, which runs down the outside of the thigh from the pelvis to just below the shin, can help keep an injury at bay. Knowledge is power, and we want to help keep you on the road. First off, fascia is a stiff connective tissue (like tendons and ligaments) Read more