Despite their lofty claims, few skin care products actually give instant results. This you know, especially if you’ve ever had a zit and needed it gone yesterday. So when I stepped out of the shower a few weeks ago and spotted some angry-looking bacne on the backs of my shoulders, I was prepared for a…
I made a mistake. Despite my status as a friend to sunscreens everywhere, I misjudged and a few weeks ago, disaster struck. I’d escaped New York’s disappointing, grayscale “spring” for a weekend in California, and as a printer-paper-colored person, I’d stuck with the daily casual sunscreen application that’s part of my routine. Mistakenly, I thought…
When I read about Serena Williams’ experience giving birth to her daughter in this month’s Vogue, a sense of familiarity washed over me. As an ob-gyn, I’ve cared for many women who have had complex pregnancies and deliveries. I’ve performed emergency C-sections and treated postpartum complications, like the blood clots she experienced. As a mother,…
Since The New York Times first published their investigation into Harvey Weinstein’s alleged pattern of sexual harassment and misconduct, dozens of men in politics, media, and entertainment have been exposed for their countless misdeeds. With each new story comes the standard apology from a man in power—they ask for the public’s forgiveness and express various…