Sadly, Canada is grotesquely underserved in the plus-size clothing market. Some of these retailers need to come up here. Duty on clothing is ridiculous, even if you're willing to pay the shipping charges.

@RedLantern: You're a hell of a lot braver/crazier than I am!

@RiotGrrrl: I think the main issue is that you'd have to pay for the anesthesia, the anesthesiologist, the OR, hospital time etc. which I don't pay. I was in a day clinic but I imagine it's quite expensive.

I live in Canada, and I had my Mirena IUD inserted under anesthesia both times - general first time, short-acting twilight the second time. I practically passed out when my gyno sounded me the first time she tried without anesthesia (I have not had a pregnancy).

@TurtleSpeak: Western Canada was settled by Americans, in addition to others. Perhaps the rig-rocketeer was related to someone from the South.

@AtomiClash humanitarian misanthrope: Plus one!!

@boxspelunker: I couldn't get one for love or money at that age, either. I'm 37 and because I don't have children, I still can't. Do like I did and get an IUD every five years.

@cuterus: I agree - I don't want to see men or women topless.

When I was a girl and in tremendous pain, someone suggested to me to do Legs Up The Wall pose. Putting my feet above my heart shuts off a cramp right quick. Course, since I got my Mirena I don't have that problem anymore.

@special_boots: Bob & weave!

@NewsBunny: I never had a cute underwear stage. I've always been comfortable and no man has ever minded.

@winner: Many people are learning about the contrapposto stance today. I do think the shot is 'shopped, but her hip is real. What concerns me is she seems quite thin compared to her usual self.