Experts Say Sexism Keeps Women Out of Military Combat Roles


Updated 02/13/12 5:39 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Women in Combat

Ask GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum why women shouldn't be allowed to serve in combat roles, and he will give you various reasons. First off, a man's emotions. Santorum believes men will try to save their fellow female soldiers, explaining this weekend: "instead of focused on the mission, they may be more concerned about protecting someone who may be in a vulnerable position, a woman in Read more

Corsets: Lots of Controversy Squeezed Into One Undergarment


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Vintage Corset Ads

Nowadays, women who want a trimmer waist in a pinch typically turn to Spanx or some other body-slimming underwear. But when it's less about practicality and more about looking sexy in nothing but your skivvies (like for your Valentine's Day date night, for instance), you may choose to don a corset. While modern women are free to wear these fitted underpinnings whenever we want to spice things up Read more

Runway Retrospective: Michael Kors


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Michael Kors Most Memorable Runway Looks

New York Fashion Week is only days away from wrapping, but we've still got some stylish walks down memory lane to cover. Not least of which is Michael Kors — a man after our own heart. It's time to review his impeccably classic, luxe-filled collections as we gear up for his Wednesday, Feb. 15 Fall 2012 show. Before we fell in love with him (again) for his honest critiques on Project Runway, we Read more

Minka Kelly Shares Her Heart-Healthy Fitness and Diet Tips


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Minka Kelly Tones Her Lower Half With Lunges and Squats

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! Esquire magazine once named actress Minka Kelly the “sexiest woman alive," so walking in the Heart Truth’s Red Dress Fashion Show to raise awareness for women’s heart health should be a breeze, right? Not quite. “I’ve been nervous all week!” Kelly said when we got the chance to chat with her on Read more

Home Improvement: Why Don't Men Notice Decorating Changes?


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Gender Differences in Home Decorating

I'm happy to present a post from Stylelist Home! Turns out there's a slight difference when it comes to how women and men approach home improvements and decorating at home. According to a recent study by retailer TK Maxx — not to be confused with TJ Maxx — a poll of 2,000 women reported that men don't notice the decorating changes they make to the household more than 50 percent of the time. Read more

In Her Shoes: April Beyer, Matchmaker and Relationship Coach


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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

"My Boyfriend Is a Jerk"


Updated 02/14/12 8:03 AM · Posted by Tres Community · 9 comments

My Boyfriend Is a Jerk

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! My boyfriend makes such hurtful comments that he has me crying at least once a week. I also see him checking other women out right in front of me. I know that he feels unattractive and I wonder if he says stuff to me because he feels inadequate. He has told me my butt is too big and my Read more