Stretch Marks
Coming to peace with and handling pregnancy battle scars, also known as stretch marks.
Coming to peace with and handling pregnancy battle scars, also known as stretch marks.
I would never, ever encourage or condone my (already perfect) teen-aged children having elective cosmetic surgery… except that, I did, and I’m glad.
A reader says her husband thinks she can no longer go braless at home because their sons are growing up. I have a few things to say about that.
Got deodorant residue built up under your arms? Sorry! It’s common. Here’s how to deal with your problem and avoid it going forward.
An early weeks postpartum mom is suffering from a severe bladder issue and is turning to our readers for some knowledge, advice and comfort.
Want your child to grow up with a healthy, realistic view of sexuality, and to wait until they’re really ready for intimacy? Read on.
Amalah discusses her diastasis recti, umbilical hernia and other post-pregnancy body changes that nobody seems to talk about.
A new and breastfeeding mom is being food shamed by her husband for her increased appetite and postpartum body. She needs help on talking to him.
Teenagers and burgeoning sexuality. The conversations are becoming more difficult, but we’ll keep having them, because communication and knowledge are key.
On post-everything hair, skin, body issues…and how to not let them define your self-image.
Recognizing my own negative body image issues and instilling a healthy self-image in my 13-year-old daughter.
I do my best to model the kind of attitude I would like my daughter to have about her body. However, mine isn’t the only opinion she hears.
Is it worthwhile, a load of nonsense…or something akin to a medieval torture chamber?
Oompa, Loompa, Doompadee Do…
How to prevent excess sweating on important — and hot and humid — days.
When you’re looking for the perfect little something for the mother-to-be.
News flash from Obvioustown: Cigarettes aren’t good for your skin, either.
A loyal reader trusts Amalah with an embarrassing true skincare problem.
I have itchy boobs. There, I said it. To someone other than my husband. And I guess I should be even more specific in saying that only the actual areola/nipple area is itchy. Like the idiot (human being?) I am, I scratch them when they…
Dearest Amy, I’m pretty sure you have probably addressed the issue of stretch marks due to pregnancy, but I have a different question regarding stretch marks. My 15-year old daughter has gained quite a bit of weight in the past year and has rather large,…