Why are there so many stupid things that make me anxious? I function successfully in an adult world and I’m not OCD, bipolar, depressed, ADHD, or Type A (that I know, let’s be honest). And yet, there are many things that make me pause, avoid activities, and make excuses to people who then think I’m [...] A Snapshot of My Personal Hell
February 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Why are there so many stupid things that make me anxious? I function successfully in an adult world and I’m not OCD, bipolar, depressed, ADHD, or Type A (that I know, let’s be honest). And yet, there are many things that make me pause, avoid activities, and make excuses to people who then think I’m [...] To Fur or Not to Fur?
December 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Jessica Leigh Lebos, Head Yenta http://www.yoyenta.com This week’s moral dilemma is brought to you by a bunch of bubbies: I don’t know how this happened, but suddenly my closet contains three fur coats. Well, if you want to get all sartorially technical, two coats and a vest. But still, it’s a lot of animal [...] Poopy-Pants – Just Another Day in The Mommy Trenches
March 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Grace Bon The other day we went to pick my niece up from pre-school. I waited in the car with my daughter while my cousin ran out to the classroom to get her daughter. It was just a normal afternoon. Or so I thought. I happened to look around and noticed a boy in [...] Fat Matters
February 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Benjamin Russack Fat is matter of technique. For example, if you lean forward, the scale twirls upward, and if you hang back, with your toes just hovering above the edge of the dial, you can lose five, even ten pounds. Digital scales I recommend avoiding, since they are basically untenable and unamenable to correction. [...] Frustrated Howl of the Jewish Mother
February 4, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Jessica Leigh Lebos for Yo Yenta! So much rawr-ing in the last few weeks about Amy Chua’s shocking mothering memoir, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother! The explosion began with Chua’s piece in theWashington Post called “Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior,” where she proudly announced her strict parenting regimen of three-hour violin and piano practice sessions, [...] Like a Fart in Church
January 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Wendy Burtt “Wendy, your cholesterol is 242 and your triglycerides are at 405. I’m your friend not just your doctor, and I’m really concerned. We need to address this with exercise and a massive change in your diet.” Well, hell. I began my dietary makeover, but quickly discovered an unfortunate side effect: I’m overcome with gas. While [...] Dating: It’s All About the Legs
December 27, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Reposted from KenThinks.com I love dating. Sure, I’m a nervous wreck for each and every first date with someone, but overall I’ve always enjoyed it. Getting the chance to get to know someone better while spending time doing fun things? Come on, that’s good stuff. Growing up I was a nerd — big shock, eh? [...] Faking it: Sexual Perjury
December 15, 2010 by Leave a Comment
What is the psychology of faking it? Most women do it purely to spare men the embarrassment of failure, and men just want it to be over. Is it ethical to go beyond just a little embellishment to outright lying? Is it a white lie, equal to “That’s a great color on you”, or does [...] Skinny Women are Real Women, Too!
December 5, 2010 by Leave a Comment
By Charlotte Steggs We are supposed to be a nation of tolerance. If you criticize someone for being gay, for being fat, for being black or being female you will (quite rightly) cop a severe tongue lashing for your lack of empathy. However, apparently it’s quite okay to criticize people for being thin. The phrase [...] I’ll Shave Mine if You Shave Yours
November 8, 2010 by 2 Comments
By guest columnist Benjamin Russack I lean across the sheets, aiming for her soft cheek, careful to avoid going anywhere near her nose; my morning breath still possesses acetone-like levels of bacteria. I find my mark and land a loud popper. She squeezes her eyes, yowls like a cat and pushes me away with both [...] 
