Skin deep

The New York Times has a new Skin Deep out, but it's not your usual skincare article fare. No folks, that's because one Manhattan gyno, Dr. Lauri Romanzi, has been busy thinking, er, inside the box (ha) and unveiled this gem: Phit, short for pelvic health integrated techniques, "dedicated to strengthening and grooming a woman's genital area."

Um, yeah.

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Pregnancy can be pretty zitty, as The New York Times' latest Skin Deep column explains. Hormonal changes bring about crazy breakouts that often go untreated, since a lot of acne remedies are of questionable safety to an unborn fetus (check with your obstetrician for his or her recommendations.)

Zits, schmits, I say! Let's move on: From my point of view, pregnancy can be pretty beautiful. (I'm sure those who have actually given birth and are reading this think I'm painfully naïve, but I maintain my position.) Just think about the benefits for a sec.