Q: I’ve heard that vaginal lubricants carry health risks. Should I worry if I use them?
A: Vaginal lubricants have been linked to fertility problems and vaginal infections, but this doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re at risk. If you’re trying to get pregnant, definitely steer clear because these products can render sperm immotile, which can decrease your chances of conception. Read More
You can burn 65 percent more calories simply by cutting your mile-walking time from 17 minutes to 13 minutes—and a strong core can make it easy to walk that distance in less time. Here’s a core-strengthening move from Dixie Stanforth, MS, an American Council on Exercise spokeswoman who teaches kinesiology at the University of Texas at Austin; do this exercise two to three times a week. Read More
If your feet could talk, they’d tell you there’s a lot more to keeping them content than the occasional pedicure or foot massage. (Then again, if you’ve stepped into the wrong shoe today, they may already be screaming.) Those 26 small bones in each foot can take a lot of abuse, carrying your body weight while being cooped up in a hot, confining, and often uncomfortable (although occasionally supercute) stiletto. And even one little blister on your big toe is enough to leave you wincing. To the rescue comes our guide, packed with all you need to choose the perfect pair for everything you do. Don’t go shoe shopping this fall without it!
Seema Ram-Charitar, DPM, is a New York City–based podiatrist and the spokeswoman for the American Podiatric Medical Association. She’s a former model, too—and she really loves her shoes. Here, her simple rules for finding your perfect fit. Read More
Turns out what’s good for your face is definitely good for your feet. Think microdermabrasion, fillers, exfoliation—even purifying masks! Here are our picks for beautiful feet:
1. Perk up tired feet with The Body Shop’s Peppermint Purifying Foot Mask ($17). It contains clay to absorb toxins from your skin and make your feet superclean. Plus, this mask refreshes with peppermint oil. Read More
OK, we broke a few rules here. Not all of our picks are the recommended heel height. But where we’ve cheated, it was for a good reason: Even the high heels and superflats offer cushioning and support—and, of course, great style.
OK, admit it: You’re more likely to be up on the hot new nail polish color (it’s gold) for fall than you are to know what kind of arch you have or the mechanics of how you walk. But how your feet are built has a lot to do with what kind of shoes you can comfortably wear. Here’s what you need to know. Read More
The fixes for four common foot issues may be as simple as re-lacing your shoes.
<< Tops of your feet are sore
Problem: Shoes rub tops of your feet, causing irritation or blisters; common in people with high arches.
The fix: Skip lacing. Lace around (not over) the problem area to relieve pressure. Read More
Expert Lisa Halbower-Fenton knows healthy shoes when she sees them—she’s a former shoe designer and engineer for Reebok and Nike. Here, her picks.
Your favorite yoga or running shoes may not be your favorite for long if exercise leaves them malodorous. Here are our tips on how to staunch the stench: Read More
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