The Perfect 25-Minute Low-Impact Cardio Workout

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Get ready to sweat in your living room, and dont forget tocheck out the video on YouTube! Christina Gandolfo Remember, your workout doesnt need to be high-impactto be effective. While this workout is low-impact, it may not be right or safe for everyone. Be sure tolisten to your bodyand stop doing any move that feels uncomfortable or painful....

January 29, 2021 · 1 min · 182 words · Nicole Chavez

Why a Sex Journal Might Be Right for You—And How to Do It

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. These days, however, you might pick up journals for other reasons. Juan Moyano/Adobe Stock Yet theres one journaling topic you might not hear about as often: sex. Yes, Im suggesting you keep track of your sex life. Below, youll find a few good reasons to start a sex journal and some tips for using one....

January 28, 2021 · 3 min · 605 words · Jeanne Snow

How to Treat Wind Burn on Your Face After a Cold, Wintery Outdoor Workout

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Crisp, cool air is one of the most refreshing parts ofwinter outdoor workouts. Cavan Images/Adobe Stock One of the worst? The wind burn on your face that can pop up after exercising outside during especially breezy days. But what exactly is wind burn, and how can you ease that raw tenderness?...

January 27, 2021 · 2 min · 377 words · Mr. Daniel Green

8 Dionne Warwick Tweets That Are Actually Life Lessons

Desperate times call for Dionne Warwick. In short: Shes a musical legend. Recently she joined Twitter and gained an entirely new crop of devotees. Getty / Prince Williams / Contributor For many of us, coping involves doom scrolling and otherdistractions. Below, youll find eight life lessons Ive gleaned from Warwicks Twitter account. I hope youll find them useful as I do. Be open to learning. This content can also be viewed on the site itoriginatesfrom....

January 26, 2021 · 2 min · 337 words · Hannah Mendoza

Grocery Diaries: An Adventurous Cook Who Loves Recreating Her Mom’s Chinese Recipes

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Welcome toGrocery Diaries, a new series that illustrates just how varied and personalized healthy eating really is. Chelsea Kyle. Food Stying by Drew Aichele. Prop Styling by Campbell Pearson. Why do they buy what they buy? How much do they spend? Who are they shopping for?...

January 26, 2021 · 4 min · 720 words · Brittany Patterson

The Best Pajamas for Women Are Silky Soft, Breathable, and Cute to Boot

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Look, theres no shame in your old standbys, but everyone deserves a few pairs of proper pjs. Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells Our top picks What should you look for in pajamas? Here are a few other factors to consider as you shop....

January 26, 2021 · 2 min · 247 words · Luis Anderson

How to Create a Workout Routine (For Real This Time)

Im the editor in chief of SELF and the host of our wellness advice podcast,Checking In. Todays question comes from Monica. I literally have everything, Monica says. M-imagephotography/Getty Images My sister-in-law gave us astationary bike. New episodes ofChecking Income out every Monday. A lot of people, myself included, can relate to Monicas question. I know its good for me. I have all the stuff I need. And I just cant bring myself to do it....

January 25, 2021 · 2 min · 421 words · James Thompson

So You Have COVID-19—Here's What Experts Recommend You Do Next

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. If that happens, you may find it reassuring to learn how to manage the disease. Cinema Tigers/Adobe Stock First, know that there is finally some positive news about COVID-19. You might not know what to do next if you get sick. Isolate as soon as you receive a positive COVID-19 test....

January 25, 2021 · 5 min · 887 words · Adam Mcdonald

11 Places to Buy Fake Plants If You Can’t Keep Real Ones Alive

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. There are a ton of realistic, beautiful options out thereno upkeep required. Anna Müller / Getty Images (Well, sometimes they need a good dusting. But its a lot easier than keeping a real plant alive.) But I slipped a few recommendations in there for good measure, too....

January 23, 2021 · 1 min · 200 words · Bianca Carlson

This Upper Body HIIT Workout Takes Less Than 30 Minutes

During those work periods, the goal is to hit your absolute edge. Thats because many exercisers prefer hard efforts sandwiched with shorter recovery. They also challenge you cardiovascularlyall of which helps you go longer and harder when youre exercising. Katie Thompson Typically, HIIT-style workouts focus on your lower body, with ample jumping moves. But you’ve got the option to isolate your upper body for interval training, too. Any exercise can be intensified, so long as you get that muscular burnout, Jamison says....

January 23, 2021 · 2 min · 228 words · Lisa Jones

16 Self-Care Tips to Help Carry You Through This Winter

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Winteris always a dark time in some ways, but this year is darker than usual. Adobe Stock / Inti St. Clair Going into hibernation during apandemicis scary. The darkness can feel all-consuming, like theres no hope of ever climbing out. It helps me to view hibernation as part of the human experience....

January 22, 2021 · 4 min · 775 words · Bobby Hill

25 Mental Health Podcasts That Might Help You Understand Yourself Better

Health ConditionsChevron Mental HealthChevron All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Listening to a mental health podcast isnt going to cureclinical depressionor ananxiety disorder. Maria Kulaeva/Getty Images One thing a mental health podcastcando, though? Of course, somber interviews about the latest scientific research on anxiety arent everyones thing. Dont have the time or attention span for a lengthy dialogue?...

January 22, 2021 · 1 min · 202 words · Kimberly Coleman

8 Small, Practical Ways to Eat Less Meat

It can sometimes feel like, Where do I evenstart? First, there are a bunch of reasons why you may consider trying to limit your meat. And there may also be benefits outside your body for cutting down on meat. Will Anderson/Adobe Stock The whole meatless (or meat-less) thing doesnt have to be as overwhelming as it seems. Together, over time, these kinds of steps can add up to significant progress....

January 22, 2021 · 2 min · 421 words · Tiffany Simmons