Friday, March 1, 2013

About Women's Health: Personal Health Taboos: What NOT to Do

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From Denise Maher, your About Women's Health Editor
Pregnancy. Vaginal itching. Breast lumps. Muffin tops. Is there any topic potentially more sensitive than a woman's personal health? No! Mention any related topics--her appearance, mood, or fitness level--and you're in a virtual minefield. However, learning what NOT to say can prevent problems. Read what you can avoid saying to spare hurt feelings and save yourself embarrassment, then go to our Facebook Page to let us know what you hate to hear.

Baby Talk
Some situations are already difficult enough. Women who can't get--or can't stay--pregnant don't need you to put your foot in your mouth and make things worse. What Not to Say After a Miscarriage
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It's Not Just Stress: 10 Things NOT to Say About IBS
Insensitive comments and rude attitudes can make people dealing with some conditions want to say, "shut the front door!" What Not To Say To Someone with IBS

Wait Till You're My Age! + Other Expressions to Skip
Some anti-aging comments can emphasize people's differences (instead of similarities) and increase the gap between generations. What Not To Say When You're Older

Faux Pas--My Personal Faves
Some resonate because I've been on the receiving end; others are so insensitive they have to be shared! No, I Don't Need A Ride: 10 Things Not To Say to A Walker

 


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