| Category: Columnists |
Mominatrix
Mominatrix Salutes the Good Ol' USA
By Kristen Chase
The 4th of July rings of beaches, barbecues, and beer, all in the name of good old American patriotism, of course. But instead of watching daddy lose a finger with a bunch of illegally purchased fireworks, why not set some of your own off in the bedroom...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mominatrix
Dealing with a globetrotting spouse.
By Kristen Chase
With my own spouse gone most of the week and millions of other women playing single parent in one capacity or another thanks to military deployments and numerous companies requiring business travel, I’m betting that sex toy sales must be sky rocketing....read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mominatrix
Mommy Mammaries
By Kristen Chase
After two pregnancies and a combined three years of breastfeeding, my boobs have definitely seen better days. Granted I’m not yet picking them up off the ground and tucking them into my elastic waist band pants, but a bra is definitely required...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mominatrix
Kickin' It Old School.
By Kristen Chase
For many expectant mothers, the 2nd trimester does indeed bring with it a joyous and blissful renewal of body and spirit. Clearly it’s still not all puppy dogs and rose petals. But if you’ve been puking your guts out, or like me, suffering...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mominatrix
Sex for One, Again
By Kristen Chase
I can’t count how many times I’ve picked up a self-help-your-sex-life book and read that getting away without your kids more often than not is the key to a fulfilled love life. Really? You mean one whole night where my where my spouse and...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mominatrix
Pleasure is just around the corner.
By Kristen Chase
Contrary to popular belief, it’s not just porn stars, ass men, and that ambiguously gay college boyfriend of yours who just so happened to own every single Cher album that like the butt play.
Regular old moms like the butt action too.
Granted,...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mominatrix
Touch Me, Baby
By Kristen Chase
When you’ve been stuck for however many hours a day being bugged, badgered, and bothered by little hands grabbing at you from every direction, chances are the last thing that you want is to be groped by your well-meaning spouse. I’m not quite...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mominatrix
Sweet, Sweet Fantasy, Baby
By Kristen Chase
If you ask any mother about her sexual fantasies, chances are they’d probably have more to do with sleep than any specific sexual act.
Is my husband masturbating in the shower while I sleep soundly for the entire night still considered a sexual...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mominatrix
Valentine's Day, Mominatrix Style
By Kristen Chase
I have to admit that I dread Valentine’s Day every single year. Maybe I sound terribly unromantic to complain about a meaningful box of chocolates and a dozen insanely overpriced roses that don’t make it past the end of the week, by which...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mominatrix
Sex for One.
By Kristen Chase
As a person who’s been in and out of relationships like a revolving door, I admit to not being much of a masturbator. Call me lazy or just plain crazy, but I have to say that sometimes it’s way easier to just have someone else do it for you...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mominatrix
Porno for Parents.
By Kristen Chase
Aside from the recommended date nights that married parents are sick of hearing about, sex therapists seem to be jumping on the porn wagon.
When in doubt, go watch porn.
I don’t really have a problem with porn for the most part, and it can certainly...read more |
| Category: Humor |
Really? Things Will Change?
Thanks for your two cents.
By Rachel Pelta Golinkin
When I was pregnant, people couldn’t help but give me their two cents (and four cents, and six cents and eight cents…). Apparently, people assumed I hadn’t thought this parent thing through and I wanted -– no, needed -–...read more |
| Category: Parenting |
Signed, The Laundry Management
A new discovery while doing the wash.
By Kimberly Ripley
Parenting woes hit hard when an unassuming mother or father becomes privy to information they’d just as soon not know. I think we’ve all worn blinders when discovering a hidden handwritten note or overhearing sordid details of a phone conversation....read more |
| Category: Lifestyle |
TP Proclamation
The transition period starts tomorrow.
By Karen Batka
Dear Family,
Do not be alarmed if you are sitting on the toilet and have found this post-it note in place of the usual roll of toilet paper. The reason for this change of procedure is the result of great strides in my therapy. It is imperative for me...read more |
| Category: Parenting |
Just Say No
The power of two letters.
By Kim Montes
The request was simple. My 9-year-old daughter wanted the latest toy and asked if I would buy it. After a few minutes of consideration, I launched into the answer. “Sweetheart, it’s really not a good idea. You’ll see – everyone...read more |
| Category: Humor |
Ask the Angry Baby
Ex-wives, temperaments, junk food and public discipline.
I am a single father with custody of my two children but I send my ex-wife money every month to help her with expenses. The problem is my ex-wife buys the kids anything they want. Is this right?
You say mommy's gone, and you are alone with two spoiled...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mother Magnetism
Answers on teeth whitening, body lotion, and is it time to ditch the old makeup?
By Kelly Reising
Q: Ever since I had my first child, sleep seems like a faraway memory. I have been hitting the coffee hard in the morning. I have noticed that now my teeth aren’t as white as they used to be, how can I make them whiter?
I know how you feel. My...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
The View From Here
It takes a village. Or didn't you get the memo?
By Amy Nathan
I didn't read Hillary's book. I didn't have to. I could've written it except for the notoriety, experts employed, and publicity and popularity that ensued. I said I could have written it, not that it would have been a bestseller if I had.
I jumped on...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mother Magnetism
This week: thin lip solutions, an easy homemade spa recipe, and dealing with beauty products and the TSA.
By Kelly Reising
Q: My lips are thin, should I use lip liner to draw them bigger?
No! No! No! Just the other day I was leafing through a magazine and I saw a picture of Kathy Ireland in an advertisement. I guess she’s a big brand name now with...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mother Magnetism
This week: overplucking, early morning perfection, perms, and the beauty challenge of the week
By Kelly Reising
I went a little crazy with the tweezers and over-plucked my brows. Now I look like Cruella DeVille! Did you ever notice how all the Disney villainesses always have little skinny eyebrows?! Will they ever come back and what can I do in the meantime? Help!
Put...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mother Magnetism
This week: Beauty gift ideas, expensive makeup, and flat irons.
By Kelly Reising
What are some beauty gift ideas that aren’t your standard, boring makeup gift sets?
Beauty gifts are my favorite! It’s very simple to find something for all the makeup mavens out there, but you have to think outside the gloss a bit. ...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mother Magnetism
This week: budget friendly beauty gifts, cellulite creams, and gentle cleansers
By Kelly Reising
I am definitely splurging on my sister and getting her a Sephora train case per your suggestion, but could you suggest a few more budget-friendly items in the $10-15 dollar gift range?
There are lots of great beauty items or stocking stuffers in the...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mother Magnetism
Mother Magnetism's Top 10 Buzz-Worthy Beauty Products of 2006!
By Kelly Reising
How I just love all the “end of the year” wrap-ups. You know, like who was hot in 2006, what were the top destinations spots, top newsmakers, etc., the kinds of lists that are in all the December issues of the magazines? My favorite lists...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mother Magnetism
This week: Party, party, party!
By Kelly Reising
This week is all about how to party, party, party and look good doing it! I mean how often do we, as parents, really get to go out for a night on the town? So, if you are headed out for New Year’s Eve this year, these tips will surely get you...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mother Magnetism
This week: makeup brush care, Oprah, maintaining baby's skin, and mom spa etiquette
By Kelly Reising
I received some great new makeup brushes from Origins this year. They are synthetic, but super soft. I know they were expensive so I want to make sure to take good care of them so that they last and last. You made some recommendations previously; do those...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mother Magnetism
This week: makeup and beauty tips for tweens and teens
By Kelly Reising
My daughter is raring to wear makeup. She’s always digging through my makeup drawer, begging to put on just a little. The problem is that she is only 11! Should I let her wear some, and how much?
If I were you, the best thing you can do is indulge...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mother Magnetism
This week: it's all about great lashes.
By Kelly Reising
This week it’s all about the lashes and the favorite product in my makeup case, mascara. I had my first brush with the stuff when my Aunt put some on me. I was only four, and I was hooked! I couldn’t believe how different it made my face look....read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mother Magnetism
This week: Beauty tips for busy moms, brittle nails and hat head.
By Kelly Reising
I just had a baby, and between feeding, clothing, and changing her a million times a day I can’t seem to get myself looking presentable. Help!
I know the feeling. Right after my first daughter was born, I felt like I had been...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mother Magnetism
This week: Lipstick! Featuring an interview with lipstick queen Poppy King.
By Kelly Reising
This week I am bringing you a special feature on the comeback of lipstick, starting with an interview with the color comeback Queen herself - Poppy King!
You know you probably have more lipglosses in your handbag right now than lipstick. Color creator...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mother Magnetism
Tips for a Valentine's Day date night makeover.
By Kelly Reising
I want to look amazing for a Valentine’s Day evening out with my husband, I think he has forgotten what I look like without grey sweatpants and a ponytail! How do I knock his socks off with a glamorous look?
You need to pull out all the stops right?...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mother Magnetism
Common makeup mistakes.
By Kelly Reising
My sister-in-law was over the other day and made a comment about my eye shadow. She said that “women of a certain age” should not wear shimmery shadows. I’m only 32! Should I not wear it? Are there any other mistakes I could be making?
First...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mominatrix
What lies beneath.
By Kristen Chase
I’ve often wondered what goes on behind the bedroom doors in suburban America. Is the frustrated mom of two who drags her son out of the mall by his backpack a swinger by night? Does the clean cut mother of four who plants her flowers in obsessive...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mother Magnetism
What makeup products do you *really* need, and the beauty challenge of the week.
By Kelly Reising
Whenever I venture out into the aisles of the cosmetic counters it seems like there are a million products. I have no idea what most of them are used for. For example, do I really need a makeup primer?
As a Beauty Editor, I get a lot of questions...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mother Magnetism
Permanent eyeliner, blush techniques, discontinued makeup colors, and the next hot idea in skincare.
By Kelly Reising
I find it very tiring to do a full face of makeup everyday, so I am hoping to skip a step by getting my eyes done with some permanent eyeliner, what do you think?
Needles near your eyes!! Needles near YOUR EYES!! That’s all that I need to know...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mominatrix
What happened to my husband's sex drive?
By Kristen Chase
Thanks to the hordes of whiny housewives who can’t stop bitching about how they have to fend off their husbands’ nightly sexual advances, the few women with spouses who’d rather sleep it off than beat it off are left wondering what the...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mother Magnetism
This week: dealing with stingy cosmetic samples, celebrity fragrances, Brazilian waxing and puffy eyes.
By Kelly Reising
Why are saleswomen in the cosmetics aisle of department stores so stingy with samples? I just want to sample a moisturizer and they act as if I am asking for their first born child! How do I let them know I am sincerely interested in trying a product...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mother Magnetism
Skin care for dads, stylish baby bags, and a fix for stained nails.
By Kelly Reising
My husband’s skin is a mess; dry and dull, but he won’t use any fancy, girly skincare products. Are there any good “manly man” skincare lines that won’t make him feel too metrosexual?
Major skin care...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mominatrix
This dose of advice is to be taken orally.
By Kristen Chase
Ah, the blow job – it’s a housewife’s bargaining chip, a gay man’s mainstay, or a college student’s virginity saver. Call it what you want, but the blow job has served its purpose in society since before a penis was called...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mother Magnetism
Your beauty horoscope.
By Kelly Reising
So, how did I come up with a “beautastic” horoscope for each sign? Well, I looked into my big blue crystal ball and abracadabra! Poof! Well, the truth is that I don’t really have any of that fortune telling crap, but I took a general...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mominatrix
Sex after childbirth.
By Kristen Chase
As if squeezing out a kid from our nether regions isn’t penance enough, we must suffer through our first few months as a mother with leaky boobs, a sore butthole, and the worst symptom of all, low sex drive. Our little eight pound load is finally...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
The Parental is Political
Tax information and strategies to help ease your family's financial burden.
By Julie Marsh
Taxation has long been a hot topic of debate in the United States. In fact, one of the most well-known demonstrations was held in opposition to taxes levied on our colonists – the Boston Tea Party.
People generally view taxation as a fait accompli...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
The Parental is Political
Tax information and strategies to help ease your family's financial burden.
By Julie Marsh
Taxation has long been a hot topic of debate in the United States. In fact, one of the most well-known demonstrations was held in opposition to taxes levied on our colonists – the Boston Tea Party.
People generally view taxation as a fait accompli...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mominatrix
Good girls have pubes.
By Kristen Chase
I remember the days when I could spend as long as I needed to create the perfect pubic coif. Nothing fancy, mind you, just fairly tamed and perfectly contained within the confines of the underpants.
But now I have kids and I barely have time to wash...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mother Magnetism
Makeup for men?
By Kelly Reising
My husband is a doctor and is getting his picture taken for a brochure at his office. The problem is that his skin is super oily and I don’t want him to look like a greasy, shiny mess in the picture. Is it OK if I just powder his nose and forehead...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mother Magnetism
Mother’s Day gift guide -- beauty and style edition.
By Kelly Reising
I don’t know about you, but I really expect my husband to pony up for Mother’s Day. Maybe it’s because I had both of my girls shortly before Mother’s Day, so after a grueling 24 hour labor the first time, and a botched epidural...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mother Magnetism
GABA info, the right nail polish color, and seasonal trends
By Kelly Reising
Q: I have a style question for my favorite fashionista: What nail polish color are we supposed to be wearing now? Dark? What is around the corner for summer? Inquiring minds want to know!
Good question! As with any new season, the times and colors...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mominatrix
Sex and the single mom.
By Kristen Chase
Even though we’ve got at least one person (baby, teenager, hell, even our husbands) attached to our hip, most moms would say that motherhood can be a very lonely existence. But when it comes down to it, most of us have a shoulder to cry on and someone...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mother Magnetism
This week: organic beauty.
By Kelly Reising
When I hear the term "organic beauty," I immediately think of the words “crunchy beauty” and it conjures up images of tree-hugging. To me, "organic beauty" sounds like it should be right up the alley of tree-huggers, and...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mother Magnetism
Facial massages and tackling gray hair.
By Kelly Reising
I am starting to see quite a few grey hairs peeking through my naturally brunette hair. I’m only 32, is it too early to start coloring them?
You know what I have to say to your hair? GO AWAY, PESKY GRAYS! Go ahead and color it. In the immortal...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mominatrix
Talk dirty to me.
By Kristen Chase
If the post-partum sex is still actually occurring in your household and is not a figment of your imagination or hasn't manifested into the form of an online porn addiction, then either you must have an incredibly sound sleeping child or you’re...read more |
| Category: Lifestyle |
Doctor, Heal Thyself
Why is an m.d. spewing advice about child psychology?
By Prescott Carlson
A medical advice column was recently brought to my attention, written by Dr. Peter Gott. I must admit, I had never heard of Dr. Gott before, despite his being widely syndicated. Strangely enough, whenever I have a concern about my health, I tend to visit...read more |
| Category: Parenting |
My Mother Always Said...
The neverending influence of Mom.
The following items were found by entering "My mother always said" into the Google search engine.
My mother always said bats have rabies.
My mother always said I had a way with animals.
My mother always said I would never have any boyfriends...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mominatrix
The Taboo of Sex
By Kristen Chase
If you’ve got at least one little mini-me running around after you, it’s fairly obvious that you’re getting some. I liken it to wearing your heart on your sleeve; a pregnant belly practically screams sex. Everybody knows you’re...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mominatrix
Playing for the other team.
By Kristen Chase
I’m not quite sure why some men are surprised when after years of quick bangs, skid marks, and foreplay that involves bra snapping and ass scratching, women decide that what they really need is the comfort of another woman’s bosom.
Going...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mother Magnetism
Sunscreen is our friend.
By Kelly Reising
ODE TO SUNSCREEN - My True Friend
Oh, Sunscreen! How I love you so!
You do so much for me that you will never know
How your SPF of at least 30 protects me from the UVA
And UVB rays
So that my skin won’t end up looking like a prune
With...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mother Magnetism
A coffee fix without the caffeine; lipstick news
By Kelly Reising
I love coffee…love it, love it, love it, love it. Now that I am pregnant with my second child, how can I get my coffee fix without actually drinking any of it?
Ah, the smell and taste of a cup of coffee. I love it, too. You just can’t...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mominatrix
Mominatrix comes in a plain brown wrapper.
By Kristen Chase
I've read the complaints about the internet when it comes to opening up the sex world like a Pandora's box and truly, there's something to be said about the local porn addict having 24-hour access to way more than your typical old hard core group band...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mother Magnetism
My bikini line is on fire! Also, lip gloss hating husbands and fresh fragrance fun
By Kelly Reising
I have a serious problem. My bikini line is on fire! I have to shave everyday in order to be bathing suit presentable, and for some reason I keep getting horrible razor burn. What can I do?
The easiest solution would be to find one of those granny...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Rugrat Reprieve
It’s Hot. It’s Tired. It’s Summer.
By Rachael Brownell
Let’s say (hypothetically) that your kids are bored, hot, and eating too much junk food and watching too much television this Summer. You’ve used all your vacation time and don’t have the money to take time off of work to go to the beach,...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mominatrix
Vortex Vibrations sucks -- in a good way.
By Kristen Chase
While I’d like to think there’s always room for sex toy talk over cheez-its and wine at your weekly playdate, chances are you never get past the boring weekly round up of bad poop explosions and breastfeeding blunders.
Shopping for sexual...read more |
| Category: Columnists |
Mother Magnetism
Getting ready in a hurry.
By Kelly Reising
No time! No Time! There's never any time! Remember that scene from "Mommie Dearest" when Faye Dunaway, who was brilliant as Joan Crawford by the way, is screaming bloody murder at her oldest daughter about not having enough time for everything?...read more |
