If you’ve been anywhere on the interwebs or have some sort of smart phone, then you know about Instagram. Facebook recently acquired the photo-sharing company for some Zuckerberg pocket change of $1 billion. Apps like this always have knockoffs, kind of like designer handbags. Remember when Pinspire ripped off Pinterest? Well that’s still going on, and Pinspire is failing. And I’m going to shamelessly plug our Pinterest account while I’ve got you’re attention!
Anyway, there are similar apps to Instagram like Hipstamatic, which is still less trendy so if you’re a hipster you can still use it. We happened to stumble upon Boobstagram. And yes, it’s real. I wasn’t all that surprised when I found out given the kinds of things we have access to these days. But I was extremely surprised when I found out that Boobstagram isn’t quite what you think. Upon first glance, it seems like a site with Instagram photos of boobs. It’s boobs galore! They’re all clothed and not super scandalous, but it’s some serious cleavage. But once you look up, you notice that the header says, “Showing your boobs on the web is good, showing them to your doctor is better.” Read More »
Just because October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, is coming to and end doesn’t mean that breast cancer awareness is. I think awareness months are fantastic, but people often forget the cause after the month is over. That shouldn’t happen. There are still going to be women (and men) diagnosed starting November 1, and we need to do our best to keep that in mind. Check yourselves, make sure your girlfriends check themselves. And if you do notice that something is wrong, see your doctor.
It’s been a while since we talked about blush, and most of mine are pink so it seems fitting for the end of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Watch below for how to apply liquid and powder blush!
On my face: Painted Earth Pore Perfecting Primer, MAC Matchmaster foundation, Painted Earth Liquid Blush in Flutter, Painted Earth mascara
Every woman enjoys a good rub of the boobies, am I right? Come on ladies, you know it’s true. It feels good. Duh.
The only thing I can think of that would completely turn me off from enjoying an awesome boob rub would be…my doctor…checking me for breast cancer.
For all of us twenty-something college girls with pre-gravitized boobies, it’s time to wake up and smell the sterilized tools: breast cancer is common in women under the age of 30. Before you all go kill-the-messenger crazy on me, think about it. Breast cancer is not just a menopausal-mommy disease. In fact, research is concluding that young women with genetic risk factors are more likely to present symptoms at an earlier age. While breast cancer generally afflicts women over the age of 50, it is not uncommon for the cancer to appear in younger patients.
Since you’re all tenderly squeezing the life out of your B and C cups right now, here are a few shocking finds that all proactive young women should bear in mind as you try to stay as far from going under the knife as possible – that is, until you need Botox.
1. Self-breast exams are unnecessary
After years of urging women to go ahead and cop a feel in the privacy of their own homes, studies have shown this self-exam to be unnecessary. The rationale behind this is that these monthly self-exams do not reduce the risk of breast cancer in women at any age and result in increasing large numbers of unnecessary biopsies. Some researchers concluded that the self-administered exams made women even more nervous to check themselves, fearing that any ‘lumps’ might be cancer in the making. Doctors still encourage women to touch themselves (above the pants) to get to know their own breasts in the event that anything changes.
2. Breast cancer only occurs in women
Uh, wrong. In fact, the National Breast Cancer website concluded that each year over 1700 men are diagnosed with breast cancer. So, the rubbing of the boobies that we were talking about earlier, well, men should also partake. Of the 1700 new cases, 450 men will died from this cancer. Since doctors have stated that self-exams are optional, there are other ways to check for any physical signs or symptoms: checking yourself (topless) out in front of a mirror or by ditching your loofa; covering your hand with some soap and scrubbing your breasts might alert you to any physical changes occurring.
3. If your mom had breast cancer, does that mean you’ll get it too?
Not entirely true, but you do have a point. If someone in your family lineage has been diagnosed with breast cancer, it makes your risk factor increase at any age. However, just because mom had it doesn’t always mean that you’re next in line for showing symptoms. Most women that do present positive for the cancer often have no familial history of the disease. If you’re concerned (you have every right to be), doctors advice having a mammogram five years before your family members diagnosis. While that sounds confusing, doctors mean this: if grandma was 55 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, you should go for a mammogram at 50. Say you’re part of the percentage of women who don’t have a family history of breast cancer; doctors still advice going in for your first mammogram at age 35.
4. “Breast cancer happens to everyone but me”
Think again. Research shows that breast cancer went from affecting 1 out of every 12 women in 1996 to occurring in 1 out of 9 in 2001. While that’s a small jump, remember that the year is now 2011. In 2010, more than 200,000 women were diagnosed with the disease and of that big number, 40,000 brave women lost their lives to the disease. Breast cancer is the number one cancer affecting women.
5. What can you eat to give your body the best fighting chance?
Don’t drop that delicious cookie you’re holding just yet, ladies. It’s okay to maintain the lifestyle you’re living right now but bear in mind that women (and men) who eat a diet rich with proteins and vegetables give their bodies the best fighting chance possible when it comes to breast cancer. Drinking in moderation, as well as exercising regularly, are two key ways you can best fight off your chances of diagnosis. There is no study that confirms women of different ages should perform different activities to best prevent showing symptoms. Men and women of all ages are encouraged to eat well and exercise to maintain their body weight. Studies have, however, shown a link between early menstruation and early detection of breast cancer.
While we’ve just dabbled into some preventative measures ladies and gents alike can take to protect themselves from cancer, there are dozens of other resources out there for public use. To end on a happier note, breast cancer is not fatal in every case. Women who have passed the five-year survival mark for localized cancer have a growing percentage rate (from 41%-93% depending on the cancer type) of live after detection. You can also check out 10 of the Hollywood starlets that we know of who have just begun – or have already won! – their battle with breast cancer.
So go on ladies, rub your boobies. Not ‘cause you have to. Just ‘cause it feels so good to.
The following post was written by Liz, a CollegeCandy reader and 21-year-old breast cancer survivor.
I was your typical college sophomore. I was active on campus, had a great group of friends, and kept myself busy with schoolwork. I was enjoying my time at The College of New Jersey, and felt truly blessed with an amazing life.
Then in April 2009, everything changed completely. In the midst of studying for final exams and celebrating the end of the school year, I was going back and forth between TCNJ and New York City for doctor visits. I had found a lump in my right breast, and went for tests and exams just as a precaution. Although I was optimistic and really believed I had nothing to worry about, I received the news that nobody wants to hear: I was diagnosed with breast cancer.Read More »
Gwyneth Paltrow sang country, Lindsay Lohan and her father have been hanging out, John Mayer has moved on to married women…what hasn’t happened this week!? Trending topics this week have ranged from the slightly surprising (come on, it was only a matter of time before John lost ALL his morals) to the immensely bizarre.
Once again, we’ve been on the scene to help you sort through all the insanity and stir up discussion on hot button issues. Here’s the rundown of what you should be talking about:
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-Another dirty secret our generation has? Internet stalking. An anonymous blogger shares the 411 here on how to do it right…and get results! (And don’t act all creeped out. You know you’re going to be trying these tricks ASAP.)
-Mental health is also muy imporante. So you’ve graduated and things aren’t quite where you’d like them to be. Six months out is a hard landmark to pass. Here’s how to make it go by a little smoother.
-The elections are over, but the political battles are still underway. What does all this mean for you? We’ve broken it down Cliff’s Notes style.
The following post was written by Liz, a CollegeCandy reader and 21-year-old breast cancer survivor.
I was your typical college sophomore. I was active on campus, had a great group of friends, and kept myself busy with schoolwork. I was enjoying my time at The College of New Jersey, and felt truly blessed with an amazing life.
Then in April 2009, everything changed completely. In the midst of studying for final exams and celebrating the end of the school year, I was going back and forth between TCNJ and New York City for doctor visits. I had found a lump in my right breast, and went for tests and exams just as a precaution. Although I was optimistic and really believed I had nothing to worry about, I received the news that nobody wants to hear: I was diagnosed with breast cancer.Read More »
You already know that it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. What you might not know is that retailers around the country are releasing special Pink Ribbon merchandise to commemorate the occasion. Buy any of these awesome products, and a portion of the price gets donated to breast cancer research.
I’ve always known shopping to be the best form of therapy, but who knew it had the power to potentially save a life?
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, but this is an issue that should be brought to light at all times. In an effort to spread the word, designers have been coming out with some simple and flattering t-shirt designs that can be worn way past the month of October to remind all of us of this worthy cause. Many of the t-shirt designs still show the recognizable pink ribbon and use the bubble-gum pink color that we’ve all come to associate with Breast Cancer Awareness, but in an effort to reach a larger audience, designers are also introducing looks that include more versatile colors, trendy details and cute graphics that still sound as a voice for the Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation, allowing you to wear these tees for numerous occasions.
Not only would the message for awareness be seen more often, but a large percentage (50% to 100%) of the proceeds are donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, helping spread the word for prevention and funding the search for a cure. Even celebrities like Nicky Hilton, Sophia Bush and others are jumping on the Breast Cancer awareness bandwagon and have designed shirts to help spread the word.
[October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that almost 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, and the disease takes the lives of over 40,000? Scary stuff. Awareness and funding for the disease are the keys to finding a cure, but the most important thing we can do - yes, even this young - is a monthly self-exam. So whip out that breast and check it out. And speaking of breasts...]
As a kid, there were a lot of things I was looking forward to having once I became a “grown-up” — a boyfriend, my period (I don’t know why I was looking forward to that, but I was), and getting my very own set of beautiful breasts. Not only would their arrival mean I was turning into a woman, but I felt like they would make clothes look that much better. And I guess being able to feed my future children from my body is pretty cool too.
Needless to say, I was pretty excited when the time came for my mom to buy me my very first training bra. You know the one – the sports bra looking thing that doesn’t actually do anything but make you feel older. It wasn’t until I started wearing said bra that I realized that maybe it wasn’t so much fun – and that was before there was anything to fill it out.
As puberty progressed, so did the size of my chest. I’m not saying I had the biggest bust around (just a comfortable C), but it wasn’t long before I developed a love/hate relationship with my mammaries. I started realizing the pros and cons of starting to look like a woman, including the classic “my eyes are up here.” But how do other women view their breasts? And what to men really think while they’re drooling? There’s really no other way of knowing than to straight up ask, so I questioned a few friends of mine on their favorite and least favorite thing about boobs. Read More »
As we’ve been talking about, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, a national campaign to promote early detection, education and understanding. Every year companies launch a bevy of products that promise to donate a portion of the proceeds to the cause. Most women love to shop, but shopping for a cause? Even better.
Before you head for the nearest mall, get smart. Hundreds of companies use October to boost their image (not to mention their profits) by connecting themselves to a good cause. Just because an item is anointed with the sacred pink ribbon doesn’t make it clear where the money from this product is going.
If you really want to make a real difference in the fight against breast cancer, volunteering your time or contributing to a great, reputable charity is the way to go. But if you’re in the mood to splurge (or stock up on office supplies, paper towels, lip gloss and home furnishings) read the fine print on those pink product labels.
In the meantime, here’s a peak at nine awesome items from brands that donate a significant amount to breast cancer charities
Celebrity Tees by Bop Basics
Shopbob has partnered with Denise Richards, Hilary Duff, Sophia Bush, Nicky Hilton, Cindy Crawford and Jamie King to launch Breast Cancer Awareness Month Tees. Each shirt has a unique design, with 50% of each sale going to Breast Cancer Network of Strength, an organization that provides emotional support to anyone affected by breast cancer. Its mission is to ensure that no one faces breast cancer alone. Read More »
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