STIs Explained: Trichomoniasis


Updated 04/07/09 9:37 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Since things are heating up everywhere these days, I thought it might be the time to tell you to cool down a little bit and play smart. Yep, it is time to fill you in on a fairly common STI (sexually transmitted infection - it not a disease since it is curable), Trichomoniasis. Tricky to say maybe, but not tricky to prevent! STIs are considered 100% preventable if you abstain from sex, but Read more

STIs Explained: Syphilis


Updated 02/17/08 6:24 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Since Spring has arrived and romance is in the air, let's talk more about STIs. STI stands for "sexually transmitted infection." The reason this term is used instead of STDs (sexually transmitted disease) is because the word "infection" is more accurate since many of these are actually curable (except for Genital Herpes, Genital Warts, and HIV). Also, the word "infection" carries less of a Read more

STIs Explained: Gonorrhea


Updated 06/11/07 2:06 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

STIs Explained:  Gonorrhea

Warm weather has arrived and since Spring Fever is in the air, I thought I'd take the time to talk about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Fun stuff, I know. STI stands for "sexually transmitted infection." The reason this term is used instead of STDs (sexually transmitted disease) is because the word "infection" is more accurate since many of these are actually curable (except for Read more

Angelina Jolie Focuses on Philanthropy and Hits a Berlin Red Carpet With Brad


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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt in Berlin Pictures

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt continued doing press in Berlin today after he made a quick pit stop in London over the weekend to attend the BAFTAs. He was nominated for best actor at the British film celebration, which aired yesterday evening, though The Artist star Jean Dujardin ended up taking home the honor. Brad and Angelina first flew to Germany last week for the Berlin Film Festival, where Read more

What Your Music Says About Your Personality


Updated 02/10/12 9:47 AM · Posted by TresSugar · 34 comments

What Music Says About Your Personality

This Sunday is the Grammy Awards, and while some may think music is just entertainment, it may say more about who you are than you think. One glimpse at the top-25 tracks in your iTunes can tell a lot about you. Introversion and extroversion are perhaps the two characteristics that most affect what music people tune into. Though both temperaments will roll — or rock — with their moods and Read more

11 Quotes From Rick Santorum That Are Worrisome For Women


Updated 02/11/12 8:00 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

Rick Santorum Abortion and Birth Control Position

Last week's Susan G. Komen/Planned Parenthood debacle was a high-profile example of how women's health can fall prey to politics. Considering this is an election year, we can expect reproductive rights rhetoric to heat up on both sides. President Obama recently hit a sensitive spot when his administration announced that all employers, including Catholic universities and institutions, will have to Read more

Speed Read — American Apparel CEO Faces More Sexual Harassment Accusations


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American Apparel CEO Sued For Sexual Harassment

Four more women sue Dov Charney for sexual harassment — New York Times Carine Roitfeld reveals her first post-Vouge gig — Fashionologie Tea Party favorite Michelle Bachman considering presidential run — CNN Robert Pattinson says the next Twilight movie will be racy — PopSugar Breastfeeding women perceived as less competent — Double Celebrities pay tribute to Elizabeth Taylor — Read more

We're Sweet on Vintage Valentine's Day Ads


Updated 02/09/12 8:14 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Vintage Valentine's Day Ads

This Valentine's Day, take a trip back in time with these funny, cute, romantic, and sometimes sexist vintage V-Day ads. According to these ads, it seems the best way to impress a woman (and get some lovin') on Feb. 14 is with a box of chocolates, and for men it's cake. Alluding to sexual favors in exchange for Valentine's Day gifts may seem retro, but the concept hasn't gone away in advertising, Read more

Gay Marriage Supporters Cheer as Appeals Court Rules Prop 8 Is Unconstitutional


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Proposition 8 Unconstitutional

A federal appeals court has reaffirmed that California's gay-marriage ban is unconstitutional. Today, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals found that voter-passed Proposition 8 violates the 14th Amendment of the US constitution. Gay marriage supporters outside the courthouse in San Francisco cheered the decision, but the fight isn't over yet. The case will likely make it to the US Supreme Court as Read more

Men, Women, and M&Ms Show Skin During this Year's Super Bowl Ads


Updated 02/06/12 6:40 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Super Bowl 2012 Ads

There were lots of reasons to tune in to the Super Bowl this year. Eli Manning vs. Tom Brady. Madonna's halftime show. And of course, the commercials. As expected, advertisers still think sex sells, and we saw many examples of sexualized, half-naked women during the commercial breaks. But they weren't the only ones to strip. David Beckham showed off his soccer bod for H&M and an M&M Read more