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Girl Talk: What I Learned From Sucking At Improv

Pole Power
How pole-dancing made me love my body. Read More »
Improv Revolution
How taking improv classes changed my life. Read More »
College Gymnast
I was once a college gymnast. Read More »

A couple years ago I was feeling lost. I had graduated college, had some money saved up, and I wanted to try something new. I’d been writing a humorous fashion blog for awhile and I’d been toying with the idea of taking the leap from writing funny things to performing funny things. Tina Fey has always been a huge inspiration for me and I remember reading an interview about how improv had changed her life and thinking, Hey, maybe improv would change my life too. I looked up Tina Fey’s bio on Wikipedia and found out she studied improv at The Second City, an acting school and theater in Chicago where many “Saturday Night Live” alums got their start. So I signed up a for a week-long immersion improv class and I bought a plane ticket to Chicago. Keep reading »

This Is The Sausagefest Currently Testifying About Women’s Access To Affordable Birth Control

BC For Everybody
Health insurers are required to offer birth control without co-pays. Read More »
Birth Control Idiocy
Rick Santorum birth control
Birth control "just costs a few dollars," says expert Rick Santorum. Read More »
Birth Control Lies
Rick Santorum says it "is not something you need insurance for." Read More »

Here’s a picture of the witness table at the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, which is discussing access to contraception and comprehensive healthcare. Let’s play a quick game of “Count the uteruses,” shall we? Oh, right, there are none. At least there’s a second panel coming up, which will include … wait for it … four more men. Said Rep. Carolyn Maloney before walking out of the hearing in protest: “I look at this panel, and I don’t see one single individual representing the tens of millions of women across the country who want and need insurance coverage for basic preventative health care services, including family planning. Where are the women?”

That’s a really excellent question. [Think ProgressHuffington PostMaddow Blog]

Hair Dos: 5 Fresh Hair Ideas For Spring

Spring is a time of renewal. The days get longer and warmer and the flowers bloom and slowly but surely we start pulling our shorts and mini skirts out of the back of the closet. To help welcome the new season, I highly suggest you take a break from spring cleaning and head to the hair salon for a new look. Here are 5 simple ideas for fresh spring haircuts. Use them as a jumping off point and ask your stylist for an interpretation that would work best with your hair texture and face shape. Remember: change is good!

Awesomely Affordable: 10 Pieces Under $50 From Loft

I’ve always felt like I should love Loft, since its whole angle is trendy basics for 20somethings, but whenever I go in there I find the stock a little too, well, basic. When I perused the site today though, I was pleasantly surprised. I found 10 awesome pieces in fun colors and classic cuts, and you can’t argue with the price point: all of them are 50 bucks or less. Click through to check ‘em out…

Police Chase Ruins Naked Bondage Role Play

Most people celebrated Valentine’s Day with flowers and chocolate, but one Portland couple went a slightly spicier route: naked bondage role play in a grocery store parking lot. And it ended the way all the best dates usually do: with a nine car police chase and a pair of arrests for disorderly conduct. Keep reading »

Model Inner Monologue: Safety First

Model Monologue: Flat Top
There's flat-chested and there's flat-chested. Read More »
Model Monologue: Socks
That's a lot of foot look. Read More »
Model Monologue: No Pants
Oops, she seems to have forgotten something. Read More »
Model Monologue: Flower Power
Seriously, make 'em stop! Read More »

This model at the Betsey Johnson Fall 2012 Ready-to-Wear runway show is sporting a neon outfit that’s both fashion forward and safety conscious. Check out the complete collection here.

6 Reasons I’m Giddy About Michael C. Hall & Jennifer Carpenter Maybe Possibly Getting Back Together

When I saw photos of Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter holding hands and taking what seemed like a romantic stroll together, I actually squealed with glee. Like, out loud, alone, in my living room. I just love these two crazy kids together and was so bummed when they got a divorce. Now it seems reconciliation might be on the horizon (they watched the sunset on the beach, you guys), and I’m so excited. Here are six reasons why… Keep reading »

10 Movies Men Love And Why

When approximately 70 percent of the Man Panelists cited “The Fifth Element” in our recent Valentine’s Day Man Panel, Amelia asked me what the deal was. “I have never even seen that movie,” she said, “but it must be a dude requirement.” Growing up with three brothers, I knew that it is in fact a dude requirement, and this got me thinking about other movies men obsess about. I surveyed my guy friends to flesh out a top 10 list and asked them to explain the appeal of each film. And now, without further ado, here’s our field guide to guy movies…

Be My Boyfriend: Guy Who Stole $25,000 Worth Of Tide Detergent

Be My Boyfriend:Jet Bike
This guys build a jet engine bike. Read More »
Be My Boyfriend: Gumball Guy
He made the world's largest gumball out of Nicorette. Read More »
Be My Boyfriend: Pizza Guy
This guy ate 362 slices of pizza. We want to eat him. Read More »

Dear Guy Who Stole $25,000 Worth Of Tide Detergent,

OK, you’ve got my attention. Let’s talk. You went to the store and walked out with a pilfered cartload of Tide detergent every day for a month, eventually amassing enough laundry soap to wash more than 82,500 loads of laundry. The cops are baffled, but it makes perfect sense to me: you’re not addicted to shoplifting; you’re addicted to the fresh smell and satisfying feel of freshly washed linens. I’ve got a lot of laundry to do. You’ve got a lot of detergent. Are you thinking what I’m thinking? [ Daily Mail UK]

Makeup Tutorial #2: Old Hollywood Glamour

Last week my makeup artist friend Aileen showed us how to get a pretty pink Valentine’s Day makeup look. Today we’re upping the drama with a classic old Hollywood look, perfect for swanky dinner dates or a glam night out. Click through for the step-by-step tutorial!