People go running in all sorts of inappropriate things. Take, for example, the c. 1985 Champion sweatpants and the treadless Converse high-tops of the guy that passed me during the Charlottesville 10-Miler a few weeks ago. The unconventional gear, obviously, didn’t slow him down any. But a skirt? That’s not the article of clothing that […]
People go running in all sorts of inappropriate things. Take, for example, the c. 1985 Champion sweatpants and the treadless Converse high-tops of the guy that passed me during the Charlottesville 10-Miler a few weeks ago. The unconventional gear, obviously, didn’t slow him down any. But a skirt? That’s not the article of clothing that […]
We’ve always liked the stuff sold at London’s Bathecary, but the store’s location used to be a bit cramped. Well, now they’ve moved across Water Street to a palatial new space on the corner of Second Street SE. It’s all that a divine shrine to the smelly and the soapy should be. Do they have […]
The makeup counter makeover is about the best deal going. It’s like test driving a car, only, in this case, after the car dealer helps you pick out the perfect vehicle, she lets you ride around in it ALL DAY simply for the promise of buying a little Turtle Wax or tire cleaner. You’re obviously […]
From English bricklayers to Chinese emperors; whether it’s green, black, white or oolong; with milk, sugar or honey; everyone agrees on the healthful and delicious power of tea. We’ve picked half a dozen that might put a spring in your step, get you a restful night’s sleep and generally keep you on the healthful straight […]
There aren’t many exercise classes where one of the first things you do is create an alter ego and learn a move called “Mud Flap Girl.” In fact, E-fit might be the only one. With the E standing for “exotic,” E-Fit Dance is better known as pole dancing, and you can learn all about it […]
Your body’s innate wisdom wants to talk, and Lorraie Marks is the woman to listen. Following an extreme motorcycle accident that left her facing the prospect of an amputated leg, Lorraie turned to alternative therapies and her own natural intuition. She then astounded all her doctors by recovering and regaining use of her leg. Now, […]
It’s a little nuts, really, how a product that’s supposed to be healthful becomes nearly ubiquitous, only to have its healthfulness called into question. We speak, of course, of antibacterial soap: that germ-be-gone substance that’s probably in the bathroom nearest to you at this very moment, but that has acquired a reputation for encouraging bacteria […]
Tight and toned are the buzzwords of the modern workout, as more people move away from the Schwarzenegger look towards longer, leaner muscles. Pilates and yoga can surely lead there, and now add to that a 6” inflatable ball for ultimate fitness. Welcome to Yamuna Body Rolling, a portable exercise program that tones, strengthens and […]
Ever thought about becoming an egg donor for a couple who can’t conceive a baby on their own? Yes, it’ll earn you some compensation—$4,000 at the Reproductive Medicine and Surgery Center, the only local clinic with an egg donation program—but make no mistake: This is not easy money. We talked with the center’s medical director, […]
Humans have hunted for magical love potions for thousands of years—to the extent that the black rhinoceros, whose horn bends up like an erect penis, is almost extinct. Tigers are another endangered species, since their penises—believed to possess extraordinary virility—are a hot trade object in some cultures. Aphrodisiacs are named after Aphrodite, Greek goddess of […]