General LIFE
Quick, Call a Doctor! by Leah
Confessions of a hypochondriac
How to End a Relationship by Kelly
Cutting him loose can be quick and painful. Kelly's wry (but effective!) tips on ditching that old flame.
Y2K Resolution Makeovers by Suzanne
20 low-expectation makeovers for resolutions that are easy to keep.
The Gift of the Massage Guy by Jen
Jen's worst birthday present ever.
Pain, no Gain by Jen
Jen learns that getting buff is a pain in the ass (and quads, and biceps, and lats...).
Sneaky by Jen
Rubber soles are a girl's best friend
Options, my Ass! by Amelia
Locked, stocked and bent over in Startup Hell.
1999 Summer Reading List
Top LIFE picks for the summer of '99.

Better Half by Elizabeth
Miracle Tips for a Hassle-Free Marriage
Yeah, right. But give them a whirl anyway! They might just keep you out of the divorce statistics.
Tax-Time Tantrums
Don't let April 15 spoil your domestic bliss.
Pie in the Sky and my Unemployed Guy
Making the best of joblessness.

Body Parts
Bustin' Out by Karen.
The ABCs and DDs of breast enlargement on the web.
Cutting Back by Anya
When big breasts become a big pain
Getting That Nose Job--Au Natural by Elizabeth
Elizabeth tries to tomboy her way into a new nose.
The Clit is not the Slit (or did you know that already?) by Louisa
Help Louisa find her clitoris. Diagrams included.
Belly Beautiful by Meredith
Meredith learns to love her belly.
Knee Plays by Louisa
Louisa's knees act their age.

A Your Body Special Feature:
Personal Breast 12 essays on 12 pairs.
Part 1: Adventures in Flatland The boyfriend gets a ribbing.
Part 2: Feel for me, Boo-Bee Feelings, nothing much of feelings.
Part 3: Chicken Breasts Quit talking to my face!
Part 4: Braless Wonder No over-the-shoulder-boulder-holders here!
Part 5: A Breast's Best Friend? Every bra tells a story.
Part 6: DDouble DDelight Stacked and happy
Part 7: Snapshot Picture-perfect breasts
Part 8: She loves them not Big breasts: a hate-hate relationship
Part 9: Not, I'm not just happy to see you Boing!
Part 10: Breastgirl Breastgirl springs a leak
Part 11: Tales of my 8th grade nothings A late bloomer catches up
Part 12: Fit Tits You must, you must, you must respect your bust!

Cute du Jour by Nikol
Buggy Barrettes At as low as $3.99 a pair (for the tiny dragonflies shown here), these barrettes aren't pests.
Days of the Week Underpants I can tell what day it is by looking at my panties--can you?
Hello Kitty Car Organizer Bring your favorite little pussy on the road!

Girls on Film by Jen
Flick Gloss The Virgin Suicides, the film & the soundtracks reviewed.
Where the Girls Are: Oscars 2000 Jen's picks for film femmes.

It's a Living by Lois
Trying to avoid getting a "real" job? Lois introduces a brand new kind of Career Day. No army officers or factory managers here!
Dominatrix Like bossing people around? Have we got a job for you...
Piercer Ever wonder exactly how you niece got a hoop down there?

MOM-A-RAMA by Lauren
The BS about Mrs. C
Bursting the motherhood bubble.
The Better Birth Control
One minute, you are screeching in delight, the next you are covered in baby spit up, your nipples are cracked and bleeding and you can't believe how much diapers cost.
The Tested Parent
Congratulations! Behaving badly is what toddlers do best.
The Girl Who Wore her Watch as a Hat
Time flies when you're having...fun?
Another Mother's Day in the Can? by Nisa
Motherhood's got Nisa all stopped up.
How to Have a Baby in 30 Mintues or Less
Lauren accidentially engages in natural childbirth.

More MOM
They're all Mother's Days by Louisa
Louisa spends Mother's Day with her birth mom.
Dance, Daughters! by Jen
Kick up your heels and dance like your mom!