Hot Buzz Time Machine: Mark Wahlberg in the Fear Trailer


Updated 08/08/10 6:07 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 6 comments

Fear Trailer Starring Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon

Friends, there was a time when thespian Mark Wahlberg, star of this week's release The Other Guys, was known by another name: Marky Mark. After a couple of radio hits, the erstwhile pop star pulled his pants up and decided to try his hand at being an actor. One of his first attempts was the sexy thriller Fear, in which the young Romeo courted a baby-faced Reese Witherspoon — and he went from Read more

We Have Six Hours to Erase Fear From Our Memory


Updated 12/11/09 12:12 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 7 comments

We Have Six Hours to Erase Fear From Our Memory

There may be hope for those exposed to traumatic experiences — but they have to act fast. A team of psychologists at NYU found that people have a six-hour window to erase fearful memories. When participants were re-exposed to an image associated with fear within six hours recalling the traumatizing experience, the fearful memory could be erased. Psychologists were essentially able to re-write Read more

You Asked: I Have an Irrational Fear of Getting Pregnant


Updated 05/01/11 7:33 AM · Posted by · 41 comments

You Asked: I Have an Irrational Fear of Getting Pregnant

Dear Sugar, I have a rather strange irrational fear. Even though I am on hormonal birth control, use condoms, and never miss a period, I continually fear that I'll somehow magically get pregnant. This fear is quite literally taking over my life, not to mention ruining my otherwise wonderful sex life with my fiancé. I desire sex with him daily, but my fear of getting pregnant is so salient that Read more

You Asked: Am I Going to Get Hurt?


Updated 10/21/08 6:53 PM · Posted by · 33 comments

You Asked: Am I Going to Get Hurt?

Dear Sugar, I recently met a pretty amazing guy, and we hit it off right away. About two weeks in, we had a state-of-the-union conversation, and he told me that he just got out of a year-long relationship and doesn't want to get into anything serious right now. We agreed to try just being friends, but that only lasted two weeks because we have this crazy chemistry and we love being together. Read more

You Asked: I'm Scared Every Day


Updated 09/06/08 7:46 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

You Asked: I'm Scared Every Day

Dear Sugar, My father is a firefighter, and I grew up with the mentality that I needed to tell my dad I loved him every single time he went to work. When my parents divorced things changed, and since I no longer live with him or my mom, I don't get nervous every time he goes to work anymore. However, my brother just graduated from the police academy in Cleveland. He's posted in an absolutely Read more

The How-To Lounge: Coping With a Panic Attack


Updated 05/13/09 6:32 AM · Posted by · 23 comments

The How-To Lounge: Coping With a Panic Attack

Earlier this week I brought up anxiety disorders and noted their major symptoms. One of the most life-altering one on the list is panic attacks, which many of you deal with or have in the past. A panic attack can be a terrible ordeal and is not just limited to people with anxiety disorders. Once you've had one, it's likely you'll forever dread another, but it’s better to learn how to cope with Read more

You Asked: I'm Tired of Being Afraid


Updated 08/14/08 3:32 PM · Posted by · 11 comments

You Asked: I'm Tired of Being Afraid

Dear Sugar, A while back my ex-boyfriend dumped me out of nowhere. I thought we were heading in a good direction and that we were finally getting to know each other. (In fact, less than a week before that happened we had spent our first romantic weekend together.) At the end of one date night on the way back to my place he told me that while he loved hanging out with me and that I was the best Read more

Dear Poll: Are You Scared of Being Alone?


Updated 12/27/08 5:18 PM · Posted by · 24 comments

Dear Poll: Are You Scared of Being Alone?

These days, if a woman admits to being sad about her single status or reveals that she's scared she might end up alone, she's suddenly considered needy or unempowered. Though we may not be rushing out to alert our friends of these thoughts for fear of judgment, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with feeling a tinge of trepidation at the thought of being alone — it's totally normal for Read more

Handle This: Your Wedding Is Weeks Away, But You Have Doubts


Updated 01/13/11 11:19 PM · Posted by · 18 comments

Handle This: Your Wedding Is Weeks Away, But You Have Doubts

You and your fiancé have been planning your nuptials for nine months. You've had your bridal shower, and everything is booked with all the details in place. But recent fights with your fiancé have led you to see your relationship more clearly than ever. Suddenly you're not sure if this is the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. You love your fiancé dearly, Read more

Are Your Pets Scared of Fireworks?


Updated 05/03/11 4:58 AM · Posted by PetSugar · 25 comments

Are Your Pets Scared of Fireworks?

Happy Fourth of July! I've shared my tips to prep pets for firecrackers, but for those of you who can hear them from your homes, are your pets ever affected? Source Are Your Pets Scared of Fireworks? Yes, it's trouble big time in our house! Not sure – we haven't ever encountered the noisemakers. No, he's oblivious (or maybe hard of hearing)?! Other – I'll share in my Read more