Were You Offended by the Motrin Moms Ad?


Updated 11/20/08 9:57 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 31 comments

Earlier this week, Motrin removed its controversial moms' advertising campaign after tech-savvy mamas created an online uproar over the campaign's tongue-in-cheek positioning of babies as fashion accessories. Did you find the ad insensitive to mothers? Were You Offended by the Motrin Moms Ad? Yes - Motrin really offended me. No - Moms need to relax and realize this was just an Read more

A Breakdown of Common OTC Pain Meds


Updated 05/06/11 1:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Difference Between OTC Painkillers Like Tyenol and Advil

Do you know what's in your medicine cabinet? A recent report in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine found that while over-the-counter medicine use is prevalent, many people don't know much about the active ingredients in popular painkillers like Advil and Tylenol. When asked about the difference between common pain relief brands, most of the study's participants didn't know what was in Read more

How to Take the Pain Out of Waxing


Updated 05/13/11 1:59 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Make Waxing Less Painful

We are proud to present this story from Allure: Perhaps the worst thing about coming out of winter hibernation is the realization that a '70s-era embrace of body hair is not, in fact, sweeping the nation. That's not to say, though, that there is no way to make the delicate reacquaintance with your waxer more bearable. Here, tricks that actually help take the sting out of waxing. See the Read more

DrSugar Answers: Best Medicine to Take For a Headache?


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by DrSugar · 3 comments

What's the Best Medicine For My Headache?

DrSugar is in the house! This week she gives us the skinny on OTC pain medications. Dear DrSugar, Do the different types of over-the-counter pain relievers work better for different problems? What should I take for a headache — is aspirin better than ibuprofen? What should I take if I have a fever or the flu? Is there one that's best for dealing with swelling for twists and sprains? What about Read more