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> <channel><title>Gurl.com &#187; Your Body</title> <atom:link href="http://www.gurl.com/category/your-life/body-health/your-body/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.gurl.com</link> <description>A teen site and community for teenage girls</description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 23:34:22 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1</generator> <item><title>10 Best Things About Being Short, In GIFs</title><link>http://www.gurl.com/2013/05/21/10-best-things-about-being-short-in-gifs/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=10-best-things-about-being-short-in-gifs</link> <comments>http://www.gurl.com/2013/05/21/10-best-things-about-being-short-in-gifs/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 21:51:46 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jessica Booth</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Your Body]]></category> <category><![CDATA[being short]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gifs]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.gurl.com/?p=111695</guid> <description><![CDATA[Last week, I gave you guys a list of 10 of the worst things about being short. But even though all of those things are super annoying to deal with, the truth is, I actually love being short. Once I got over the fact that I would never grow past 5&#8217;0 tall, I learned to &#8230; <a
class="read-more" href="http://www.gurl.com/2013/05/21/10-best-things-about-being-short-in-gifs/">Read More</a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last week, I gave you guys a list of <a
href="http://www.gurl.com/2013/05/14/worst-things-about-being-short-gifs/comment-page-1/#comment-465709" target="_blank">10 of the <strong>worst things about being short</strong></a>. But even though all of those things are super <strong>annoying</strong> to deal with, the truth is, <strong>I actually love being short.</strong> Once I got over the fact that I would never grow past 5&#8217;0 tall, I learned to embrace and accept my height. And I&#8217;m totally happy with being petite!</p><p>So, are there <strong>good things</strong> about being the shortest girl in every class? Of course there are! I&#8217;ve put together a list of the 10 <strong>best things about being short</strong>&#8230; and honestly, I wouldn&#8217;t have my body be any other way.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>You can shop in the kids section for clothes, which is MUCH cheaper.</strong></p><div
id="attachment_111728" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 466px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/money-gif.gif"><img
class="size-full wp-image-111728" title="money-gif" alt="money gif" src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/money-gif.gif" width="456" height="257" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text">Source: Tumblr</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Yeah, people&#8217;s bodies are smushed in your face, but it&#8217;s also <em>waaaay</em> easier to squeeze through crowds when you&#8217;re tiny, so, worth it.</strong></p><div
id="attachment_111738" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/beyonce-smug-gif.gif"><img
class="size-full wp-image-111738" title="beyonce-smug-gif" alt="beyonce smug gif" src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/beyonce-smug-gif.gif" width="500" height="250" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text">Source: Tumblr</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Wait, people have trouble finding leg room on buses and airplanes and trains? Never had that issue. #sorrynotsorry</strong></p><div
id="attachment_111743" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/friends-gif1.gif"><img
class="size-full wp-image-111743" title="friends-gif" alt="friends gif" src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/friends-gif1.gif" width="500" height="250" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text">Source: Tumblr</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Because of my height, people always assume I&#8217;m super innocent, so I can basically get away with anything. *evil laugh*</strong></p><div
id="attachment_111739" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 347px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/evil-gif.gif"><img
class="size-full wp-image-111739" title="evil-gif" alt="evil gif" src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/evil-gif.gif" width="337" height="253" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text">Source: Tumblr</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also, I&#8217;ll always look younger than I am. That may be annoying now, but it won&#8217;t be when I&#8217;m 40.</strong></p><div
id="attachment_111740" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 441px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/emma-stone-gif.gif"><img
class="size-full wp-image-111740" title="emma-stone-gif" alt="emma stone gif" src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/emma-stone-gif.gif" width="431" height="281" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text">Source: Tumblr</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>I can fall asleep on any couch anywhere and be comfortable because I&#8217;ll always fit.</strong></p><div
id="attachment_111742" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 258px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tumblr_inline_mkctb8za4w1qz4rgp.gif"><img
class="size-full wp-image-111742" title="sleeping gif" alt="sleeping gif" src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tumblr_inline_mkctb8za4w1qz4rgp.gif" width="248" height="153" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text">Source: Tumblr</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>I generally don&#8217;t have to worry about hitting my head on anything, which is nice.  </strong></p><div
id="attachment_111745" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/happy-gof.gif"><img
class="size-full wp-image-111745" title="happy gif" alt="happy gif" src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/happy-gof.gif" width="500" height="200" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text">Source: Tumblr</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Skirts and dresses are never too short on me. And I can always get them hemmed if I need to. Score one for the short girl. </strong></p><div
id="attachment_111734" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 386px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/snow-white-twerk-gif.gif"><img
class="size-full wp-image-111734" title="snow-white-twerk-gif" alt="snow white twerk gif" src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/snow-white-twerk-gif.gif" width="376" height="269" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text">Source: Tumblr</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Short dudes automatically love me and it&#8217;s obviously super easy to date them. We make for a pretty adorable couple.</strong></p><div
id="attachment_111748" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/kissing-gif.gif"><img
class="size-full wp-image-111748" title="kissing-gif" alt="kissing gif" src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/kissing-gif.gif" width="500" height="154" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text">Source: Tumblr</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Oh, and if I ever want to be taller? All I need to do is put on a pair of good heels. Werk.</strong></p><div
id="attachment_111732" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/heels-gif.gif"><img
class="size-full wp-image-111732" title="heels-gif" alt="heels gif" src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/heels-gif.gif" width="500" height="297" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text">Source: Tumblr</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Are you short also? Which of these things do you agree with the most? What did I miss? What&#8217;s your favorite thing about being short? <a
href="#respond">Tell me in the comments!</a></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/2013/05/14/worst-things-about-being-short-gifs/comment-page-1/#comment-465709" target="_blank"> The 10 Best Things About Being Tall</a></strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong><a
href=" https://twitter.com/GurlDotCom" target="_blank">Don&#8217;t forget to follow us on Twitter</a></strong></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.gurl.com/2013/05/21/10-best-things-about-being-short-in-gifs/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>The 10 Best Thing About Being Tall, In GIFs</title><link>http://www.gurl.com/2013/05/21/best-things-about-being-tall-gifs/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=best-things-about-being-tall-gifs</link> <comments>http://www.gurl.com/2013/05/21/best-things-about-being-tall-gifs/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 21:51:09 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Caitlin Corsetti</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Your Body]]></category> <category><![CDATA[body image]]></category> <category><![CDATA[funny]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.gurl.com/?p=111643</guid> <description><![CDATA[Last week, I went over the worst things about being tall. I was over here like &#8220;Ugh I wish I were a smidge shorter.&#8221; And then I read Jessica&#8217;s post on things that suck about being short and realized that I&#8217;ve got it pretty good! While there are some really sucky things about being a &#8230; <a
class="read-more" href="http://www.gurl.com/2013/05/21/best-things-about-being-tall-gifs/">Read More</a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last week, I went over <a
href="http://www.gurl.com/2013/05/14/worst-things-about-being-a-tall-girl-gifs/">the <strong>worst things</strong> about being <strong>tall</strong>.</a> I was over here like <em>&#8220;Ugh I wish I were a smidge <strong>shorter</strong>.&#8221;</em> And then I read Jessica&#8217;s post on <a
href="http://www.gurl.com/2013/05/14/worst-things-about-being-short-gifs/" title="10 Things That Suck About Being Short, In GIFs">things that suck about being <strong>short</strong></a> and realized that I&#8217;ve got it pretty <strong>good</strong>!</p><p>While there are some really <strong>sucky </strong>things about being a tall girl, there are also some <strong>great</strong> things. I mean, <strong>every </strong>feature has its benefits and letdowns, right? And so I&#8217;ve come to be <strong>easier </strong>on myself in terms of<strong> tall acceptance.</strong></p><p>Here are 10 reasons why being tall is pretty <strong>awesome</strong>, in GIFs!</p><p><strong>You can reach stuff.</strong><br
/><div
id="attachment_111667" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 410px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ny-knicks-dunk.gif"><img
title="ny knicks dunk"  src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ny-knicks-dunk.gif" alt="ny knicks dunk" width="400" height="261" class="size-full wp-image-111667" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text"><a
href="http://point-guard.tumblr.com/post/50027371662">Source: point-guard</a></p></div></p><p><strong>You don&#8217;t have to hem your pants, maxi dresses or long skirts.</strong><br
/><div
id="attachment_111671" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 260px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/totally-awesome.gif"><img
title="totally-awesome"  src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/totally-awesome.gif" alt="totally-awesome" width="250" height="197" class="size-full wp-image-111671" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text"><a
href="http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/totally-awesome.gif">Source: reactiongifs</a></p></div></p><p><strong>You can wear flats instead of heels like all.the.time!</strong><br
/><div
id="attachment_111729" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 320px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/christina-aguilera-preach.gif"><img
title="christina aguilera preach"  src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/christina-aguilera-preach.gif" alt="christina aguilera preach" width="310" height="183" class="size-full wp-image-111729" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text"><a
href="http://bemineniallerjh.tumblr.com/post/29843610368">Source: bemineniallerjh</a></p></div></p><p><strong>You can always claim the front seat because you need the leg room.</strong><br
/><div
id="attachment_111673" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/angelica-rugrats.gif"><img
title="angelica rugrats"  src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/angelica-rugrats.gif" alt="angelica rugrats" width="500" height="285" class="size-full wp-image-111673" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text"><a
href="http://howdoiputthisgently.tumblr.com/post/23423226880">Source: howdoiputthisgently</a></p></div></p><p><strong>At concerts you&#8217;re just like</strong><br
/><div
id="attachment_111727" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 490px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/simba-rafiki-lion-king.gif"><img
title="simba rafiki lion king"  src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/simba-rafiki-lion-king.gif" alt="simba rafiki lion king" width="480" height="270" class="size-full wp-image-111727" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text"><a
href="http://remembermeprincess.tumblr.com/post/30211761225">Source: remembermeprincess</a></p></div></p><p><strong>If someone sits in front of you at the movies, it&#8217;s not a big deal.</strong><br
/><div
id="attachment_111721" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/king-of-the-castle1.gif"><img
title="king of the castle"  src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/king-of-the-castle1.gif" alt="king of the castle" width="500" height="224" class="size-full wp-image-111721" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text"><a
href="http://howdoiputthisgently.tumblr.com/post/21815925699">Source: howdoiputthisgently</a></p></div></p><p><strong>You don&#8217;t have to fight for the mirror with your friends when you get ready because you can stand behind them.</strong><br
/><div
id="attachment_111714" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/new-girl-nick-schmidt-fight.gif"><img
title="new girl nick schmidt fight"  src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/new-girl-nick-schmidt-fight.gif" alt="new girl nick schmidt fight" width="500" height="264" class="size-full wp-image-111714" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text"><a
href="http://whatnewgirlshouldcallme.tumblr.com/post/33341498680/when-my-roomate-and-i-are-getting-ready-at-the-same">Source: whatnewgirlshouldcallme</a></p></div></p><p><strong>Overhead compartments on airplanes are a cinch!</strong><br
/><div
id="attachment_111731" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/thumb-is-up.gif"><img
title="thumb-is-up"  src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/thumb-is-up.gif" alt="thumb-is-up" width="500" height="225" class="size-full wp-image-111731" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text"><a
href="http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/thumb-is-up.gif">Source: reactiongifs</a></p></div></p><p><strong>People perceive you as more powerful when you&#8217;re tall.</strong><br
/><div
id="attachment_111733" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/thor-gif.gif"><img
title="thor gif"  src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/thor-gif.gif" alt="thor gif" width="500" height="309" class="size-full wp-image-111733" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text"><a
href="http://beyou-forever-young.tumblr.com/post/49891843673/http-whrt-it-16vdulf">Source: beyou-forever-young</a></p></div></p><p><strong>And all your friends want to be your height so enjoy it!</strong><br
/><div
id="attachment_111736" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/beyonce-you-mad.gif"><img
title="beyonce you mad"  src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/beyonce-you-mad.gif" alt="beyonce you mad" width="500" height="279" class="size-full wp-image-111736" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text"><a
href="http://meangirlgifs.tumblr.com/post/13828518237/you-mad">Source: meangirlgifs</a></p></div><br
/> &nbsp;<br
/> <strong>What are your favorite things about being tall? Are there any I left out? <a
href="#respond">Tell us in the comments!</a></strong><br
/> &nbsp;</p><p
style="text-align: center"><strong><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/2013/04/10/how-to-boost-self-esteem/" title="Body Image Bummer: How To Boost Your Self-Esteem">Here&#8217;s how you can boost your self-esteem</a></strong></p><p
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href="http://www.twitter.com/gurldotcom">Don&#8217;t forget to follow us on Twitter!</a></strong></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.gurl.com/2013/05/21/best-things-about-being-tall-gifs/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Is PMS Real? 10 Ways You Can Tell I&#8217;m Not Faking It</title><link>http://www.gurl.com/2013/05/21/is-pms-real-symptoms/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=is-pms-real-symptoms</link> <comments>http://www.gurl.com/2013/05/21/is-pms-real-symptoms/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 20:48:29 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jessica Booth</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Your Body]]></category> <category><![CDATA[PMS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[your period]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.gurl.com/?p=111685</guid> <description><![CDATA[Is PMS real? Some experts say&#8230; maybe not? I know. Try not to experience the same sudden feeling of rage that I felt when I read that sentence. There are apparently a lot of experts out there who question the validity of pre-menstrual syndrome &#8211; they call it a culture-bound syndrome, which basically means that &#8230; <a
class="read-more" href="http://www.gurl.com/2013/05/21/is-pms-real-symptoms/">Read More</a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Is PMS real?</strong> Some experts say&#8230; maybe not? I know. Try not to experience the same sudden <strong>feeling of rage</strong> that I felt when I read that sentence. There are apparently a lot of experts out there who question the validity of <a
href="http://www.gurl.com/2013/03/06/prevent-pms-symptoms/" target="_blank">pre-menstrual syndrome</a> &#8211; they call it a <strong>culture-bound syndrome</strong>, which basically means that it is diagnosed based on <strong>how society thinks women should behave</strong> when they get their period and not on actual biological reasoning.</p><p>It&#8217;s a little confusing, because it doesn&#8217;t actually mean that PMS is <strong>not a real disease</strong>. What it means is that, in the words of one <a
href="http://jezebel.com/pms-is-the-cultural-expectation-of-being-a-basket-of-go-508867580" target="_blank">Jezebel writer</a>, women are &#8220;being told that they have PMS as a sort of <strong>convenient excuse</strong> for their moods, which aren&#8217;t particularly agreeable.&#8221;</p><p>Um, I don&#8217;t know about you girls, but for me, PMS has always been a <strong>very real syndrome</strong> that has nothing to do with me making excuses for my moody behavior. While I can completely understand how it can be used as an <strong>easy out</strong>, I know it can always be something you can&#8217;t control. I&#8217;ve dealt with so many <strong>horrible</strong> <a
href="http://www.gurl.com/2013/05/02/bad-painful-menstrual-period-cramps/" target="_blank">PMS symptoms</a> that are exhausting. So, here are 10 ways you can tell<strong> I&#8217;m not faking my PMS.</strong> I&#8217;m pretty sure you&#8217;ll be able to relate:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>I suddenly start breaking out as much as a 12-year-old boy. </strong></p><div
id="attachment_111710" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 255px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/mirror-gif.gif"><img
class="size-full wp-image-111710" title="mirror-gif" alt="mirror gif" src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/mirror-gif.gif" width="245" height="190" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text">Source: Tumblr</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>I feel depressed. Not just sad, but legitimately depressed, like I need to see a therapist.</strong></p><div
id="attachment_111713" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sad-gif.gif"><img
class="size-full wp-image-111713" title="sad-gif" alt="sad gif" src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sad-gif.gif" width="500" height="212" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text">Source: Tumblr</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Then I get angry over <em>nothing</em>. Look at me the wrong way and I&#8217;ll probably kill you.</strong></p><div
id="attachment_111712" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/rihanna-angry-gif.gif"><img
class="size-full wp-image-111712" title="rihanna-angry-gif" alt="angry rihanna gif" src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/rihanna-angry-gif.gif" width="500" height="240" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text">Source: Tumblr</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Then I go back to being sad and start crying over everything, including commercials and also my cat&#8217;s cute face.</strong></p><div
id="attachment_111708" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/crying-gif.gif"><img
class="size-full wp-image-111708" title="crying-gif" alt="crying gif" src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/crying-gif.gif" width="500" height="281" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text">Source: Tumblr</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>I have cramps that make me feel like I&#8217;m giving birth to an invisible baby.</strong></p><div
id="attachment_111706" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tumblr_inline_mn3ewzlF8U1qz4rgp.gif"><img
class="size-full wp-image-111706" title="pain gif" alt="pain gif" src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tumblr_inline_mn3ewzlF8U1qz4rgp.gif" width="500" height="269" /></a><p
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href="http://www.gurl.com/2013/04/19/excessive-underarm-stress-sweating/" title="Excessive Stress Sweating Ruled My Life">the <strong>sweat factor</strong></a>. I get really hot really easily. Maybe I&#8217;m born with it, maybe it&#8217;s <strong>annoying</strong>.</p><p>Even though I can&#8217;t wait to <strong>lay out</strong> in the sun (<a
href="http://www.gurl.com/2013/03/11/best-suncreen/" title="7 Super Sunscreens To Get You Spring Break Ready">with <strong>SPF </strong>of course!</a>) and enjoy the warmth, I&#8217;ve got to<strong> step up</strong> my game to keep being <strong>sweaty </strong>at bay. It&#8217;s not like I&#8217;m just a <strong>hot </strong>(get it?) mess all the time during the summer, but I have a few <strong>tricks </strong>up my sleeve to keep everything <strong>cool </strong>and under control.</p><p><strong>Click through for my favorite products to help stop sweating!</strong></p><div
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id="description_0"><h2>Certain Dri Anti-perspirant</h2><p>A lot of deodorants don't have a strong anti-perspirant, which is where Certain Dri comes in. This stuff is amazing! I recommend applying it at night since it lasts for 72 hours.</p><p><a
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id="description_1"><h2>Certain Dri A.M.</h2><p>This is something you can use in addition to Certain Dri to really amp up your sweat protection. Use regular Certain Dri at night and this in the morning, and you'll be good to go.</p><p><a
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.gurl.com/?p=110703</guid> <description><![CDATA[I have a lower back tattoo, or &#8220;tramp stamp,&#8221; as everyone else likes to call it. I got it right before my 16th birthday with my mom, who also got one. It was a huge bonding experience for us during a time when we were constantly fighting, and it continues to be a bond for &#8230; <a
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href="http://www.gurl.com/2013/05/12/life-lessons-from-mom/" title="In Honor Of Mother’s Day, The Life Lessons We Learned From Our Moms">with <strong>my mom</strong></a>, who also got one. It was a huge <strong>bonding </strong>experience for us during a time when we were constantly <strong>fighting</strong>, and it <strong>continues </strong>to be a bond for us today.</p><p><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/2013/02/05/face-bad-tattoo/" title="WTF?! This Is The Craziest Tattoo I’ve Ever Seen">Tattoos are a <strong>big </strong>decision.</a> I mean, they&#8217;re <strong>permanent</strong>. You have to be <strong>absolutely sure</strong> you want this on your body forever. We were both <strong>100% </strong>sure so we did it.</p><p>But I do <strong>resent </strong>the term tramp stamp because I think it&#8217;s really <strong>unfair </strong>to say that one part of the body is <strong>inherently trampier</strong> than other parts. I also have a tattoo on my <strong>foot</strong>. That doesn&#8217;t mean I have a <strong>floozie</strong> foot, right? And I have a tattoo on my <strong>wrist</strong>, but I don&#8217;t have a <strong>slutty </strong>wrist. It&#8217;s just <strong>stupid</strong>. Where you decide to get a tattoo is not a direct reflection of your sexual choices.</p><p>That said, there are <strong>some things I hate</strong> about my &#8220;tramp stamp&#8221; so click through and see what they are!</p><div
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id="description_0"><h2>That People Think I'm A Tramp</h2><p>First of all, my sex life is my business, not anyone else's. Getting a lower back tattoo did not turn me into some kind of sex-crazed maniac. And it doesn't mean that I got a tattoo to reflect sexual behaviors.</p><p><a
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id="description_1"><h2>That People Think It's A Target</h2><p>Having a lower back tattoo does not mean I'm easy or that I'm "asking for it." NO ONE is asking for it.</p><p><a
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/> <strong>What do you think about tattoos? Do you think they reflect your sexual choices? Do you have any? <a
href="#respond">Tell us in the comments!</a></strong><br
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style="text-align: center"><strong><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/2013/04/18/nipple-tattoos/" title="Why Are Girls Getting Nipple Tattoos?!">Some people are getting nipple tattoos</a></strong></p><p
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.gurl.com/?p=110607</guid> <description><![CDATA[I stand tall at 5&#8217;8&#8243; and while by no means am I an Amazon-woman, I&#8217;m taller than most of my friends and the people I&#8217;m around. I love being tall, don&#8217;t get me wrong. It definitely has its benefits, but there are some things that just totally suck about being tall. I generally can&#8217;t wear &#8230; <a
class="read-more" href="http://www.gurl.com/2013/05/14/worst-things-about-being-a-tall-girl-gifs/">Read More</a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I stand tall at <strong>5&#8217;8&#8243;</strong> and while by no means am I an <strong>Amazon-woman</strong>, I&#8217;m <strong>taller </strong>than most of my friends and the people I&#8217;m around. I <strong>love </strong>being tall, don&#8217;t get me <strong>wrong</strong>. It definitely has its <strong>benefits</strong>, but there are some things that just totally suck about being tall.</p><p><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/2013/03/14/uncomfortable-high-heels/" title="High Heels Look Pretty, But They’re Not For My Feet">I generally can&#8217;t wear <strong>heels</strong></a> around guys unless they&#8217;re <strong>really </strong>tall. Finding pants that are <strong>long enough</strong> is a nightmare. My <strong>knees </strong>are constantly hitting things. Some days I just wish I were a <strong>few </strong>inches shorter.</p><p>Here are 10 of the <strong>worst things</strong> about being tall:</p><p><strong>You always have to stand in the back of group pictures.</strong><br
/><div
id="attachment_110638" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><img
title="grumpy-cat"  src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/grumpy-cat.gif" alt="grumpy-cat" width="500" height="311" class="size-full wp-image-110638" /><p
class="wp-caption-text"><a
href="http://www.reactiongifs.com/grumpy-cat/">Source: reactiongifs</a></p></div></p><p><strong>It&#8217;s almost impossible to find shorts, skirts or dresses that cover your butt.</strong><br
/><div
id="attachment_110628" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><img
title="its not fair"  src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/its-not-fair.gif" alt="its not fair" width="500" height="234" class="size-full wp-image-110628" /><p
class="wp-caption-text"><a
href="http://www.reactiongifs.com/its-not-fair/">Source: reactiongifs</a></p></div></p><p><strong>People always say this.</strong><br
/><div
id="attachment_110608" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><img
title="youre so tall"  src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/youre-so-tall.gif" alt="youre so tall" width="500" height="216" class="size-full wp-image-110608" /><p
class="wp-caption-text"><a
href="http://heathyyyy.tumblr.com/post/36174751374">Source: heathyyyy</a></p></div></p><p><strong>Your friends ask you to wear flats out.</strong><br
/><div
id="attachment_110629" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 410px"><img
title="Bowie-disapproves"  src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Bowie-disapproves.gif" alt="Bowie-disapproves" width="400" height="319" class="size-full wp-image-110629" /><p
class="wp-caption-text"><a
href="http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Bowie-disapproves.gif">Source: reactiongifs</a></p></div></p><p><strong>This is how you feel when you hug anyone shorter than you.</strong><br
/><div
id="attachment_110609" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><img
title="hagrid harry potter hug"  src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/hagrid-harry-potter-hug.gif" alt="hagrid harry potter hug" width="500" height="200" class="size-full wp-image-110609" /><p
class="wp-caption-text"><a
href="http://piclesdamarie.tumblr.com/post/49535867607">Source: piclesdamarie</a></p></div></p><p><strong>And this is what it&#8217;s like standing next to anyone shorter than you.</strong><br
/><div
id="attachment_110613" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><img
title="madagascar scuba diving"  src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/madagascar-scuba-diving.gif" alt="madagascar scuba diving" width="500" height="262" class="size-full wp-image-110613" /><p
class="wp-caption-text"><a
href="http://andthatsthe-gospeltruth.tumblr.com/post/24702520454/how-i-feel-next-to-my-short-friends">Source: andthatsthegospeltruth</a></p></div></p><p><strong>Your friends can&#8217;t reach anything so they always ask, &#8220;Will you grab that?&#8221; </strong><br
/><div
id="attachment_110643" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 260px"><img
title="cat pawing air"  src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/cat-pawing-air.gif" alt="cat pawing air" width="250" height="188" class="size-full wp-image-110643" /><p
class="wp-caption-text"><a
href="http://allofusarecats.tumblr.com/post/28835742588">Source: allofusarecats</a></p></div></p><p><strong>Your knees hurt when it&#8217;s cold or raining.</strong><br
/><div
id="attachment_110633" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><img
title="leslie knope everything hurts"  src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/leslie-knope-everything-hurts.gif" alt="leslie knope everything hurts" width="300" height="200" class="size-full wp-image-110633" /><p
class="wp-caption-text"><a
href="http://www.reactiongifs.com/im-dying/">Source: reactiongigs</a></p></div></p><p><strong>Airplane and car seats are just way too cramped.</strong><br
/><div
id="attachment_110635" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 509px"><img
title="zoolander center for ants"  src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/zoolander-center-for-ants.gif" alt="zoolander center for ants" width="499" height="281" class="size-full wp-image-110635" /><p
class="wp-caption-text"><a
href="http://the-son-oflorenzo-von-matterhorn.tumblr.com/post/40637254380">Source: the-son-oflorenzo-von-matterhorn</a></p></div></p><p><strong>You&#8217;re frequently called a giraffe.</strong><br
/><div
id="attachment_110642" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><img
title="giraffe chewing"  src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/giraffe-chewing.gif" alt="giraffe chewing" width="500" height="700" class="size-full wp-image-110642" /><p
class="wp-caption-text"><a
href="http://shortstuffhantai.tumblr.com/post/49772909580">Source: shortstuffhantai</a></p></div><br
/> &nbsp;<br
/> <strong>Are you a tall girl? What do you hate about being tall? What do you love about being tall? <a
href="#respond">Tell us in the comments!</a></strong><br
/> &nbsp;</p><p
style="text-align: center"><strong><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/2013/04/26/big-boobs-breasts-bra-clothes/" title="10 Things That Kind Of Suck Because Of My Big Boobs">Here are 10 things that suck about having big boobs</a></strong></p><p
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.gurl.com/?p=110663</guid> <description><![CDATA[Measuring in at only 5&#8217;0, I&#8217;m a certified short girl. I&#8217;ve been dealing with being short my whole life because for some reason, it&#8217;s something that people feel they need to point out, constantly. I have almost always been the shortest girl in my class and there have been many, many times where I&#8217;ve heard &#8230; <a
class="read-more" href="http://www.gurl.com/2013/05/14/worst-things-about-being-short-gifs/">Read More</a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Measuring in at only <strong>5&#8217;0</strong>, I&#8217;m a certified short girl. I&#8217;ve been dealing with<strong> being short</strong> my whole life because for some reason, it&#8217;s something that people feel they need to point out, <strong>constantly</strong>. I have almost always been the shortest girl in my class and there have been many, many times where I&#8217;ve heard people describe me as,<strong> &#8220;the short girl.&#8221;</strong> Not, you know, my name.</p><p>While I&#8217;ve always <strong>loved my height</strong>, I have to say that there are some things about being short that <strong>really, really suck</strong>. I think every petite girl out there will be able to relate to this list, because, let&#8217;s face it, this stuff has happened to all of us who will never, ever fit the modeling mold, no matter how hard we try. Check out these <strong>10 things that suck about being short:</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>When other people rest their arms on your shoulder like they&#8217;re so clever. </strong></p><div
id="attachment_110727" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 255px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tumblr_ma9gxrJIzm1qfqlpv.gif"><img
class="size-full wp-image-110727" title="angry gif" alt="angry gif" src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tumblr_ma9gxrJIzm1qfqlpv.gif" width="245" height="240" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text">Source: Tumblr</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>When someone laughs at you because you can&#8217;t reach something. IT&#8217;S NOT FUNNY. </strong></p><div
id="attachment_110716" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 385px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/17ArP.gif"><img
class="size-full wp-image-110716" title="red panda gif" alt="red panda gif" src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/17ArP.gif" width="375" height="270" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text">Source: SenorGifs.com</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>When people pat your head and tell you you&#8217;re &#8220;so cute!&#8221; </strong></p><div
id="attachment_110711" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 260px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tumblr_inline_mjxqdari1z1qz4rgp.gif"><img
class="size-full wp-image-110711" title="angry gif" alt="angry gif" src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tumblr_inline_mjxqdari1z1qz4rgp.gif" width="250" height="250" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text">Source: Tumblr</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>When your jeans never, <a
href="http://www.gurl.com/2012/08/23/jeans-that-fit/" target="_blank">ever, ever fit</a>, even supposed &#8220;petites&#8221; and &#8220;shorts.&#8221; Who are those made for, exactly? </strong></p><div
id="attachment_110718" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tumblr_mdm0id9zTZ1r271p0.gif"><img
class="size-full wp-image-110718" title="sad gif" alt="sad gif" src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tumblr_mdm0id9zTZ1r271p0.gif" width="500" height="272" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text">Source: Tumblr</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>When people say, &#8220;you&#8217;re so short!&#8221; like you&#8217;ve never looked in a mirror before. Thanks, but I was aware of my height before you helpfully notified me. </strong></p><div
id="attachment_110714" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tumblr_ljhxeqdL2M1qc0pus.gif"><img
class="size-full wp-image-110714" title="friends gif" alt="friends gif" src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tumblr_ljhxeqdL2M1qc0pus.gif" width="500" height="200" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text">Source: Tumblr</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>When a kindergarten class walks past you and you fit in too well.</strong></p><div
id="attachment_110713" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 363px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tumblr_inline_mmehcljzvL1qz4rgp.gif"><img
class="size-full wp-image-110713" title="short gif" alt="short gif" src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tumblr_inline_mmehcljzvL1qz4rgp.gif" width="353" height="150" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text">Source: Tumblr</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Standing in a crowd and not being able to breathe because everyone&#8217;s armpit is in your face.</strong></p><div
id="attachment_110720" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tumblr_m2mc4y5FCO1rn0y7so1_500.gif"><img
class="size-full wp-image-110720" title="crowd gif" alt="crowd gif" src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tumblr_m2mc4y5FCO1rn0y7so1_500.gif" width="500" height="312" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text">Source: Tumblr</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>When you date a really tall guy. Kissing is difficult. </strong></p><div
id="attachment_110724" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 509px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/50b53fe6b7961.gif"><img
class="size-full wp-image-110724" title="snooki gif" alt="snooki gif" src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/50b53fe6b7961.gif" width="499" height="283" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text">Source: Tumblr</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Whenever you sit down, your feet dangle. I JUST WANT TO PUT MY FEET ON THE FLOOR. </strong></p><div
id="attachment_110712" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 255px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tumblr_inline_ml2p05jRLW1qz4rgp.gif"><img
class="size-full wp-image-110712" title="angry gif" alt="angry gif" src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tumblr_inline_ml2p05jRLW1qz4rgp.gif" width="245" height="170" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text">Source: Tumblr</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>The way people will always think you&#8217;re younger than you are&#8230; even though you&#8217;re just short. </strong></p><div
id="attachment_110715" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tumblr_mfhiobF7871rl07gno1_500.gif"><img
class="size-full wp-image-110715" title="full house gif" alt="full house gif" src="http://www.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tumblr_mfhiobF7871rl07gno1_500.gif" width="500" height="200" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text">Source: Tumblr</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Are you short? What do you think the worst thing about being short is? Can you relate to this list? <a
href="#respond">Tell me in the comments! </a></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p
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