Quitting Smoking Emotionally Loaded For Women


Updated 07/15/09 12:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Quitting Smoking Emotionally Loaded For Women

We all know that quitting smoking is difficult, and unfortunately it looks like it may be harder for women to kick the habit. NPR recently reported that although federal household surveys indicate that the success rate for quitting is close to equal between the sexes, women might actually have more difficulty giving up their smokes. Carolyn Mazure, a psychologist who specializes in addictive Read more

What's the Deal with: Women's Bikes


Updated 05/10/07 10:05 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 10 comments

What's the Deal with: Women's Bikes

We all know that women and men are built differently, and so are their bicycles. If you think about basic gender differences, especially in the pelvis it makes sense. Here are a some of the elements that tend to be different about bikes designed for women: Saddles: Seat (aka saddles) have shorter "noses" and wider rears. Gear Levers: These tend to be shorter on women's bikes, since women Read more

Women Only? Not Even Close


Updated 03/09/12 1:37 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Birth Control Not Just a Women's Issue

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. There's been some talk over, what, the last couple months, regarding ladies and their access to birth control. Or basic health care. Or abortions. Or breast exams. Really, pick any of them. Now, while I could (quite easily) get going regarding Komen's debacle with Planned Parenthood or the #issacircus of a Read more

Proof That Twitter Users Are Sexier Than Facebook Users?


Updated 02/14/12 12:26 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Twitter Users Are Sexier Than Facebook Users

Now you have a reason to love Twitter just a little bit more this Valentine's Day — a new study shows that Twitter users might be sexier than Facebook users. Well, at least they think so, anyway. The study, which polled 1,000 US men and women over 18, found that 40 percent of Twitter users would call themselves sexy vs. 28 percent of Facebook users. But let's face it — it's not just all about Read more

In Her Shoes: April Beyer, Matchmaker and Relationship Coach


Updated 02/14/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

April Beyer Talks About Being a Matchmaker and Relationship Coach

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, April Beyer, expert relationship coach and matchmaker, gives SavvySugar an insider's look into her unique career. Helping men and women find lasting relationships for almost 14 years, she is the founder and president of Beyer & Company, a matchmaking and relationship consulting firm. She's frequently interviewed and has been seen on Dr. Phil, 20/20, and Good Read more

Link Time — Disney Princes as Magazine Cover Models


Updated 01/23/12 1:05 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 0 comments

Disney Prince Magazine Covers

Disney princes on magazine covers! — Huffington Post 20 great TV proposals — BuddyTV A year after shooting, Gabrielle Giffords is resigning — The Frisky President Obama vows to protect women's rights on Roe vs. Wade anniversary — Nerve Workout tips for better sex — YourTango The most controversial Barbies in history — The Daily Beast 11 things men learn about us in the first Read more

Savvy Links: 6 Steps For a Lifetime of Financial Stability


Updated 01/12/12 10:15 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 0 comments

Steps For Financial Security

6 steps for a lifetime of financial stability — Real Simple Save money by organizing your pantry — Wise Bread How to feel better about your finances — LearnVest Music matchup: iTunes vs. Google Music — Tecca 7 ways to get organized for the tax year — Bankrate Should you keep your old car or buy new? — Money Crashers Just a bit of couponing can bring big savings — Daily Worth What Read more

Another Reason to Play Online Games: More Sex, More Often


Updated 11/19/11 12:22 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Online Gamers and Sex

Video games may make you happy, but did you know that women who play online games have more sex than those who don't? This, according to new research by the Harris Interactive firm, which also says that online gamers are predominately women (55 percent vs. 45 percent of men) and are more active (inside and outside the boudoir) than non-online gamers. Though the differences are slim, 38 percent Read more

Link Time: Celebrities Go Long For Fall


Updated 10/14/11 12:04 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Beauty News For October 14, 2011

Celebrities are going to great (hair) lengths — Glo Amber Heard's burgundy manicure — InStyle 14 beauty tricks men should steal from women — Huffington Post Spring 2012 beauty looks: get them now — The Fashion Spot Will Botox work for you? — Beautylish Woman moves face less to avoid wrinkles, and it works — StyleList Celebrity lookbook: vintage glamour — Too Fab Nubar Jeans vs. Read more

Link Time — Sex Advice From Mermaids


Updated 06/21/11 1:25 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 0 comments

Sex Advice From Mermaids

Sex advice from mermaids — Nerve Tomboy vs. girly girl: who do guys prefer? — Em & Lo 75 percent of women wouldn't marry someone who's unemployed — YourTango Study attempts to measure humor, finds men are funnier than women — Glamour Five TV high school classes that took way too long to graduate — College Candy Gabrielle Giffords is writing a memoir — Huffington Post What Read more