Woman Proudly Bares Stretch Marks, Internet Freaks Out [Why We Should Love Our Tummies!]

I was all set to hate Sharny Kieser, I’ll admit it. I first came across her and her bikini pictures in an article declaring that moms should schedule a post-natal bikini shoot to have something to motivate them to not gain a ton of weight during pregnancy and to lose it all lickety-split afterwards. And …

13 (hilarious but useful) Tips No One Will Tell You About Prepping For Pregnancy [Plus some legit ones too! Experts and everything.]

 I love that Pregnant Barbie’s stomach is really just the top to a Silly Putty egg. And hey, she’s already prepared for birth with her mesh panties! This week I wrote a lot about how to prepare for pregnancy for Shape mag’s site. I got to talk to a bunch of experts about lady business, …

Pregnant CrossFitter Sends Internet Into Hysterics: Is she an example of the power of women or of societal expectations are?

When I first saw this picture of Lea-Ann Ellison doing CrossFit a mere two weeks before her due date my initial thought was man, I miss my pregnancy boobs. (That’s about all I miss about pregnancy though. Okay, the boobs and the weird alien kicks that felt like my babies were doing slow-motion roundhouses. For me, …

How Kate Middleton’s Post-Baby Baby Bump Changed the World [What no one tells you about childbirth]

Everytime I see this picture I get all mushified inside! Awwww! New parents! There are lots of things no one tells you about childbirth. Like, for instance, that all that push-push-PUSH!-ing can give you hemorrhoids and break blood vessels in your eyes. (Because looking more tired and uncomfortable is exactly what every new mom needs, …

Has Insecurity About Your Weight Ever Stopped You From Doing Something? [The surprising Gwen Stefani story]

Gwen Stefani with 4-month-old Zuma Nesta Rock. If this is “gross, big and uncool” sign me up! No seriously, I want those arms SO bad! Gwen Stefani is hot. I think everyone, regardless of gender or orientation, can agree on this one. I have long loved the blond bindi-sporting No Doubt singer – their Tragic …