Self-Help: Aerial Yoga
In an attempt to reverse the downward spiral of your mental and physical wellbeing, in these Self-Help articles we bring you suggestions of classes, sporty things, team events, volunteering and...
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Parts Unknown: Getting an IUD in Shanghai
If you can stomach the thought of having a stranger shove a one-inch long object through your vagina, past your cervix, to reside in your uterus for three to 12 years, you’re in luck. Not only do...
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[Stayin' Alive]: Fun With Food Poisoning
Staying Alive is a new SmartShanghai column where we talk to doctors about common health problems in China. This is not a substitute for medical care – if you’re really ill, go see the doctor. For...
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[Wellbeing]: Hair Salons That Don't Blow
Here it is—in no particular order—some salons around town that do consistently good work. I know a lot of people are going to grumble on about the pricing at these places, but keep in mind that some...
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Self-Help: Sensory Deprivation Tank
In an attempt to reverse the downward spiral of your mental and physical wellbeing, in these Self-Help articles we bring you suggestions of classes, sporty things, team events, volunteering and...
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Shanghai Winter Skin Survival Guide
Taking care of your skin can get tedious during wintertime, but it's got to be done. People tend to scramble for treatments only when problems become visible, like cracked lips or flaky skin, but...
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[Stayin' Alive]: You And The Flu
Staying Alive is a regular column where we talk to doctors about common health problems in China. This is not a substitute for medical care – if you’re really ill, go see the doctor. We're right in the...
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Rx: Buying Birth Control Pills
Here’s the thing about birth control pills—they are not one-size-fits-all. A box of Durex covers what, like, 99.999999% of men (citation needed) but a box of Yasmin isn’t going to have the same...
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Bourbon And Blades: Doc Guthrie's Straight Razor Shave
The Basics: For men's haircuts in Shanghai, you've got three options: do it yourself, go to Wenfeng or some back-alley salon and hope they get it right, or pay an exorbitant amount at one of the...
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[Wellbeing]: The Clinic
Just around the corner from the Yongkang Lu bar strip, the rustic, industrial–chic waiting room of the clinic makes a statement: "We're trendy, high-end, and legit." Self-proclaimed as "Asia's first...
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[Tested]: Online Tampon Delivery
Thank the moon goddesses, because tampons are finally becoming more popular in China. Girls [at least in the big cities] are getting over the fear of tampons robbing their virginity. And the lil'...
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[Tested]: Office Massages
We recently tested four outcall massage services. Not those Craigslist massage therapists, just some good clean kneading for rainy days, lunch breaks, or stressful times. Sorry, but none of these...
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[The List]: 8 Chinese Summer Drinks
Hey laowai, put down your crazy laowai mojitos and try out these eight terrific Chinese summer drinks for a change. We're trading on six thousand plus years of glorious culture and tradition here, you...
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[In-Depth]: Organic Food In China
You've probably seen the word "organic" in Shanghai recently -- maybe in a menu, restaurant name, or a grocery aisle. Maybe you spent some money on that word because it's the "healthy" option. But what...
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[Tested]: Cryotherapy - Cold Facts
"Cold is a far greater threat to survival than it appears. It decreases your ability to think and weakens your will to do anything except to get warm. Cold is an insidious enemy; as it numbs the mind...
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[The List]: Locals-Approved Beauty Shops
Ladies, take a knee, this one's ours. This one's for us. Sisters doin' it for themselves. Now, as we all know, with beauty services in Shanghai, you can pay a lot or you can pay a little. Two options....
View ArticleFanni's Hotline: She's (Not) Having a Baby
We interrupt our usual Fanni's Hotline programming to bring you a special episode addressing a special topic: dealing with your (unplanned) pregnancy in Shanghai. We've had a few write-ins before...
View ArticleVapor Waves: E-Cigs and You in Shanghai
Vaping e-cigarettes: It's like a thing. You've seen this, right? People sucking back on these glowing electronic tubes, exhaling these huge plumes of smoke that evaporate into the air? That's what...
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[The List]: Chinese Home Remedies for the Season
From the mild blahs to a full-on flu or worse, 'tis the season to get sick in Shanghai. Here's a list of home remedies in the forms of teas, soups, and broths that will help you out when you're feeling...
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[Self-Help]: Rowing
In an attempt to reverse the downward spiral of your mental and physical wellbeing, Self-Help brings you suggestions for classes, sports, team events, volunteering and educational stuff that might just...
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