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. The world of wearables can be pretty intimidating. Original photos by SELF staffers / Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells Sleep score!Recovery!). We also tested some for ourselves to see if theyreallylive up to the hype. Does it need more juice every night, or just once in a while?...

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Stretching can often be just what you better help your tight, achy body feel better. Thing is, its not always feasible to lie down on amatand bust out a whole routine. This positioning can tighten up your quads, hip flexors, neck, and shoulders. Katie Thompson Okay, so making time foranykind of stretching is important. But it turns out theres even a specific benefit to staying on your feet to do so....

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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. Updated at 12:06 P.M. on October 9, 2024. Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells With markdowns this big, there’s no reason to wait to shop. Prime Big Deal Daysofficially ends aftertoday, October 9. When does Prime Day 2024 end? That means you only have a few hours left to snag these great shoe deals!...

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. Thats why weve started regularly sharing our recommendations for the best stuff. Courtesy of brands/Amanda K Bailey We hope youll get as much use (and delight!) out of these items as we have. You just stick them on the outside of your underwear and they deliver consistent, long-lasting heat....