In the realm of “Who ever came up with the idea to study that?,” scientists at the University of the West of Scotland decided to look into the burning question of whether the shape of a woman’s upper lip—specifically, her “tubercle,” that little indentation in the middle—is correlated with her likelihood of experiencing vaginal orgasms. And—oh my God! OH MY GOD!—it totally is. (Sorry.) To quote from the study, “A prominent and sharply raised lip tubercle was associated with greater odds of ever having a vaginal orgasm, and also with greater past month vaginal orgasm consistency.” Now, go forth and check out the upper lips of every woman you know.
Archive for June, 2011
ORGASM STATS: WHAT YOUR LIPS SAY ABOUT YOUYour fun factor in bed might depend on the shape of your mouth (It's not what you think!) |
RUNNING: THE UPSIDE OF INJURYWhat I love about being sidelinedPosted by
Jane Morley on 6/30/2011 at 3:11PM | No Comments
I am grateful not to be one of those runners who are perpetually injured. You know the type: If it’s not a tight IT band, it’s a sore Achilles or a case of shin splints. And when I do get hurt, I’m not the sort of person who “runs through it”; I take note when my body speaks up with an urgent “Ow!” Which is why, since mid-March, I’ve been running a whole lot less than usual, thanks to a bout of patellofemoral pain syndrome (codename: runner’s knee). READ MORE |
FOR CYCLISTS: AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S 39TH ANNUAL BIKE-A-THONLog miles for a good causePosted by
Kathryn Siegel on 6/30/2011 at 9:48AM | 2 Comments
 Join the crowd at the Ben Franklin Bridge Join the American Cancer Society on July 10 for their 39th Annual Bike-A-Thon to raise money for cancer research, advocacy, education, and patient programs and services. So far this year, cancer has taken 28,560 lives in the state of Pennsylvania alone. Help decrease that number (and benefit your own health) with either a 61- or 100-mile route from the Ben Franklin Bridge to Buena Vista, NJ. Join a team or ride as an individual, and choose the amount of cash you are able and willing to raise for the event. Over $850,000 has been raised so far, but of course every penny helps. Thousands of Americans battling cancer will thank you (and so will your quads). – Kathryn Siegel $135 before July 7 ($160 after), July 10, 6:55 a.m., Ben Franklin Bridge, 1-800-ACS-2345, http://community.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=33704&pg=entry |
TRY THIS: YIN YOGARegain calm and focus at A Summer Love II, Yoga on Main's Yin class seriesPosted by
Kathryn Siegel on 6/30/2011 at 9:44AM | No Comments
 Chill out this summer with Yin yoga If the heat and humidity of summer have you feeling sluggish, it may be time to try a relaxing but invigorating Yin Yoga session at Yoga on Main. Starting on July 14, certified instructor Katrin Elia will lead A Summer Love II, a mini-series of four to six classes, teaching you to focus both the body and mind on holding basic postures for minutes at a time. While the Yin poses gently stretch your connective tissues, a handful of more active Yang poses will be added for balance. New to yoga? Beginners are welcome and can give it a shot for only $17 for one drop-in session. Totally worth the increased flexibility and calm you’ll leave with. – Kathryn Siegel $90 for 6 classes, $64 for 4, $17 for drop-ins, July 14, 7-8:15PM, Yoga on Main, 4363 Main Street, 215-482-7877, http://www.yogaonmain.com/events.html |
THE $100 SMILEShort on cash? It doesn’t mean your teeth need to end up in a jar beside your bedPosted by
Jenna Bergen on 6/29/2011 at 8:00AM | 1 Comment
Dr. Jerry Gordon of Bensalem’s Dental Comfort Zone (2734 Street Road, Bensalem, 215-639-0571, dental-comfortzone.com) shares four budget-friendly tips that’ll keep the teeth you’ve got looking good. READ MORE |
THE $100,000 SMILEPhiladelphians are shelling out buckets for paparazzi- worthy grins. Want your own?Posted by
Jenna Bergen on 6/28/2011 at 8:00AM | 1 Comment
 Photo: Svetlana Damjanac/iStock Plump your pout |
EVERY FRIDAY: FREE TANGO CLASSESMix up your weekend and move those feet at the Argentine Tango SchoolPosted by
Kathryn Siegel on 6/27/2011 at 11:36AM | No Comments
 Learn this couple's moves at the Argentine Tango School this Friday Want to break out of the dinner-and-a-movie Friday date night routine? Try a free introductory tango class taught by the professional staff at the Argentine Tango School on Frankford Avenue. A basic but romantic dance style characterized by a close embrace and gliding steps, the tango is sure to spice up your weekend while getting your feet moving. After you get your new moves down, stick around for an Open Practica, where you can dance the night away until midnight, socialize with other students, and refresh yourself with food and drink. - Kathryn Siegel Free, every Friday beginning July 1, 8:30-9:30 p.m. (introductory class), 9:30 p.m.-12 a.m. (Open Practica), Philadelphia Argentine Tango School, 2030 Frankford Avenue, 617-291-3798, http://philadelphiatangoschool.com/practica.html |
THIS WEDNESDAY: FREE SELF-DEFENSE SEMINARGet fit and learn martial arts moves to protect yourself from potential assailantsPosted by
Kathryn Siegel on 6/27/2011 at 11:29AM | No Comments
 Learn to kick butt at a free self-defense seminar Despite Philly’s many bragging points (2008 World Series Champs, the Liberty Bell, and cheesesteaks in order of importance), its still carries the stigma of being one the nation’s top 25 most dangerous cities. While you may not be able to prevent violent crime, you can certainly protect yourself from it. This Wednesday, the Urban Defense Center will offer its final free self-defense seminar at its Northern Liberties facility. By adapting traditional martial arts techniques to modern urban lifestyles, the skilled instructors aim to teach self-awareness, vigilance and protection that can come in handy while strolling a dimly lit neighborhood block. You’ll gain a sense of security and self-confidence during this hour-long session, all while burning serious calories practicing both basic and advanced fighting styles! – Kathryn Siegel Free, June 29, 7-8 p.m., Urban Defense Center, 725 North 6th Street, 267-974-0287, http://www.phillyurbandefense.com/default.html |
ON JULY 4TH: FIRECRACKER 5K RUNSupport the Broomall Rotary Club and make room for that holiday barbecuePosted by
Kathryn Siegel on 6/27/2011 at 11:21AM | No Comments
 Support a good cause at the Firecracker 5K Make the world a better place and burn off barbecue treats on July 4th at the Firecracker 5K Run, hosted by the Rotary Club of Broomall. All proceeds from the race will support the Broomall Rotary’s local community service projects, such as scholarships for high school students, an annual Junior Olympics, and Christmas donations of food and gifts for disadvantaged families. For a little extra incentive, more than $2,000 in prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in each age group, ranging from technical socks all the way up to a Timex GPS! After you finish the loop up and down West Chester Pike, make sure to make a day of it with the Marple-Newtown 4th of July Parade immediately following the race. - Kathryn Siegel $25, ($20 for 17 & under, $65 for families), 9:25AM, West Chester Pike & Malin Road, http://www.firecracker5krun.com/ |
JENNA’S GOODBYE POSTI've got a new gig, but that doesn't mean you can stop sweating daily!Posted by
Jenna Bergen on 6/27/2011 at 10:55AM | 4 Comments
 Jenna Bergen To my very dear Be Well readers: I’m writing with some bittersweet news, my friends: This will be my last post on BeWellPhilly.com, at least for the foreseeable future. No, I haven’t decided to give up my healthy ways for a life filled with potato chips and ice cream (although I will continue to eat both occasionally, because, well, I’d be crazy not to), nor have I decided to join the army (I’m just not that brave). What I have done: Accepted a position at Prevention magazine, where I will continue to cover fitness and do my best to inspire all of us—myself included—to sweat daily. Of course, BeWellPhilly.com, the little blog that I was lucky enough to start only two very short years ago, will continue—so please keep reading it! This was a tough decision for many reasons, the greatest being that I believe in Philly. I believe that this cheesesteak-eating town is destined to become one of the healthiest cities in our country—if not the healthiest—and I will miss watching it unfold. It’s been an honor to work with and learn from some of the city’s best health and fitness professionals, and a pleasure to write for you all. Thank you for proving with your interest in BeWellPhilly.com that health and fitness has just as much—if not even more—of a reason to be covered by Philly Mag as politics, shopping, and entertainment. For this, I will always be grateful. In happiness and health, Jenna Bergen |
