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    MilointheMeadow: I passed by an Origins today and it had a picture of the side of a woman's face "before and after" the use of some cream. They described her heavy ch... more »
    Chamalla,barren crone: I earned the "11" between my eyes from years of expecting the most from my students, reinforced with a look of skepticism when they gave me excuses fo... more »
    Jilder: I quite like bingo wings as a term. It suggests the ability to inspire divine grace, especially in situations involving games of chance. Every time ... more »
    whynotshesaid: I refuse to read the list of terms. I'm still fuming over "cankles." more »
    Mellalune: It's my male friends who chortle about "gunts" and make up oh-so-clever terms like "cleveland brown" (nice uniform, ugly helmet). Women might snark ... more »
    lola_in_the_dark: It's women who come up with these terms? Did women also come up with THO aka titty hard on? Because I believe it was always boys who yelled that gem a... more »
    morninggloria: This is giving me BrainFrown and Rageahrrea. Mental signs of years of being fucking tired of this shit. more »
    Pandorasvoicebox: Hating on your body's "imperfections" is stupid. Someone, somewhere will love exactly those things about you--your freckles, squishy bits, gap between... more »
    squirrelcop: Hortense, I fear one of your links is mislabled! It should read: Obsession With Female Body Parts Has Created A New Body Lexicon [Mad Magazine, circa... more »
    jenjen: There's something different about this sort of joking in private between you and your friends or family vs in the public space. My mom and I have gig... more »
    sassy: That list is ridiculous. I have the wonderfully named "suitcase knees" but not from being old, but rather a medical condition. Do people even stop to ... more »
    greengrey: "it's articles like these that make women so self conscious about their 'aging female parts.'" EXACTLY. Those terms are gross/horrifying, and some (sa... more »
    Poubelle: I had to read this post closely. Seeing the word "Mail" associated with an article like this automatically made me think it was from the Daily Mail. ... more »
    yellowsubroutine: Which year would I give up to pass as younger? The year I met my husband? The year I finished my master's degree? The year I took a chance and moved h... more »
    foodandshoes: I feel the same way. With my natural SPF and a mother who looks strangely young and the fact that I am 36 and people still ask me what my "major" is, ... more »
    Cookie Guggleman: As a woman of a certain age, I just sort of chuckle when young women wax idealistic about aging gracefully. The ravages of time just suck. The only ... more »
    topsy: I guess I'm doubly blessed. I'm black and since my 82 year old mother has only a few lines and little sagging, I figure I've got genetics on my side.... more »
    Old Jean Gallagher: Hortense, I know exactly what you mean about hating the anti-aging thing but getting "roped into it." I panicked when I noticed I had shallow wrinkle... more »
    lola_in_the_dark: I'm just hoping to take after my mother and her mother who both look a good 10 years younger than they actually are. Hooray for oily skin! more »
    curioushair: My current anti-aging cream is an SPF 60 sunscreen. Unless you're skin is really dry, you don't need a heavy moisturizer regardless of age. (Says the ... more »
  • #agerage

    Bitch Wrinkles, Bingo Wings, And Vampire Dinner Lips: Are Women Really Celebrating The "New Body Lexicon?"

    Sarah Hampson of the Globe and Mail thinks that women should embrace the aging process by celebrating the "body lexicon" that has sprung up over the past few years as a means to insult and degrade us all. O RLY? More »
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    Can You Avoid Falling Into The "Anti-Aging" Trap?

    I have no intention of trying to look 25 when I'm 65. And yet I still slather my face in anti-aging cream at night, as a "preventative" measure. But, upon reflection, what the hell am I trying to prevent? More »
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    What, Exactly, Is "Age Appropriate" Clothing?

    We are a society that bases everything on age: our rights, our behaviors, our health habits, our family priorities, our looks: all of these things are centered around the number of years we've been alive. More »
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    Real Age Is Real Dumb

    Saturday's Times had a funny little parody of the RealAge quiz, which led us to ponder the true idiocy of RealAge. More »
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    Scientists Claim That "Old Age" Begins At 27

    Are you over 27 years old? Well guess what! Your cognitive functioning is now officially in decline. Awesome! Let's see if my 28-year-old brain can complete this post unicorns rainbows marshmallows ice cream! More »
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    Shane Watson: "Why Do Women Feel Useless?"

    Do you ever find yourself making age-related goals? Are there certain things you feel you should have accomplished by age 25, 35, or 45? Do you compare yourself to your peers? Well, you're not alone. More »
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    Older Actresses Face "Age Appropriate" Fashion Choices

    Anyone who has ever sat through a marathon of What Not To Wear knows the importance of wearing "age appropriate" clothing. But who's to say what is or isn't "age appropriate" for Hollywood's older actresses? More »
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    Is John Cleese's 27-Year-Old Girlfriend Really 45?

    This morning, we briefly touched on Barbie Orr, John Cleese's girlfriend who claimed to be 27 years old. Turns out Ms. Orr is actually 45. So why did she shave 18 years off her age? More »