Watch Lana Condor Read Her Journal Aloud to SELF

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 morning time is a very sacred time for me, Condor tells SELF. CNE So my morning is actually pretty quick and easy. Among her favorite morning rituals is jotting down a few thoughts in her coffee-stained, well-weatheredgratitude journal. Condor also totes a 1970s Pentax camera, perhaps the most unique item in her wellness collection....

August 3, 2022 · 2 min · 237 words · Amanda Jones

My ‘Ear Infection’ Symptoms Turned Out to Be Early Signs of Multiple Sclerosis

Among them: numbness, muscle weakness, nausea, vertigo, and facial paralysis. It turns out Tennyson didnt have an ear infection; she hasmultiple sclerosis(M.S. One important thing to understand about M.S. Nikola via Adobe Stock is that it cant be diagnosed using a single test. Tennysons experience isnt exactly unique; an M.S. diagnosis can be challenging, and many M.S. symptoms overlap with those of other conditions. This is her story, as told to health writer Beth Krietsch....

August 2, 2022 · 3 min · 510 words · Jacob Houston

The 10 Best Automatic Dog Feeders to Simplify Your Pet’s Meals

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. How do automatic dog feeders work? DNF-Style via Getty Images / DOGNESS / Amanda K Bailey Generally, automatic dog feeders dispense food on a programmed feeding schedule that you set for your pup. When are automatic dog feeders useful? Are automatic dog feeders safe? Any dog can potentially learn to use an automatic feeder....

August 1, 2022 · 1 min · 158 words · Stephen Davis

How to Make an Abortion Emergency Plan Right Now

People are scared, and its understandable. But thats just not the reality of our country right now. Danika Severino Wynn, CNM, vice president of abortion access atPlanned Parenthood, agrees. everything bagel via Getty Images When you need abortion care, every day counts. Be aware of potential privacy risks. Clearing your history and cookies does meaningfully reduce what police can access with a warrant, Rebecca says. And its probably best to use only private, vetted health apps likeEukifor period tracking, Rebecca says....

July 30, 2022 · 2 min · 377 words · Gregory Lee

Here’s How to Stay Cool and Safe When a Heat Wave Hits

First, lets talk about how extreme heat can affect your body. Anyone can succumb to potentially deadly heat-related illness. Humidity makes hot temperatures feel much worse. ClassicStock/Getty Images Your sweat can then absorb the heat from your body. Then it slowly evaporates. This removes heat from our bodies and makes us feel cooler, Dr. Young says. But the rate at which sweat evaporates depends on how much water is already in the air around you....

July 29, 2022 · 2 min · 426 words · Kyle Williams

Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen Review: Glow Recipe Has Been My Holy Grail This Summer

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. Heres everything you’re gonna wanna know about the Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50. Courtesy of Glow Recipe / Amanda K Bailey It feels very serum-like compared tomineral sunscreens. As with many chemical sunscreens, it contains homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene. These chemical filters are combined with zinc oxide, the familiar mineral filter....

July 29, 2022 · 2 min · 247 words · Marisa Parker

10 Ways to Make Exercise in Hot Weather Feel Less Terrible

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. For one, there are some physical benefits to working out in the heat. Uwe Krejci/Getty Images Heres their advice for making your hot-weather workouts feel less terrible. Allow yourself ample time to adjust to the heatand take it slow in the meantime. For example, you get sweatier fasterand the evaporation of that liquid off your skin allows for better cooling....

July 27, 2022 · 3 min · 580 words · Caitlin Nguyen

21 Discreet Sex Toys That Can Fit in Your Smallest Bag

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. Because you never know when you might need some sexy tools on hand. Courtesy of Maude Group Inc / angelainthefields / Amanda K Bailey Some it’s possible for you to even wear as jewelry. Its shaped like a blend of anegg vibratorand afinger vibrator....

July 27, 2022 · 2 min · 225 words · William Wolfe

A Cardio Core Workout That Will Definitely Get Your Heart Pumping

Take it outside, personal trainerRhys Athayde, founder ofPhantom Fitness, tells SELF. The summertime fitness program includes free 30-minute outdoor fitness classes, goodie bags, and more. Sign up for the next installment in Brooklyn on August 20here. Katie Thompson There are so many benefits to doing bodyweight workouts, and it doesnt have to be boring. In the workout Athayde created below, youll hit on all those benefits. Ready for a HIIT cardio workout thatll leave you breathless?...

July 27, 2022 · 1 min · 167 words · Mike Webster

The 17 Best Composter Options to Help You Reduce Food Waste in 2022

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. So you want to reduce your food waste? Flavia Morlachetti via Getty Images Youve come to the right place. Well get you paired with the best composter for your space and lifestyle. As an aside, we know thatfighting climate changehas almost nothing to do with personal responsibility....

July 27, 2022 · 3 min · 619 words · Christina Fischer

The 46 Best Sunglasses for Women Under $100

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. Finding the right new pair of sunglasses for you, however, can be a tricky task. Cookie Studio via Adobe Stock Jump to: What is your face shape? What are the best sunglasses for your face shape? You may want to balance out the strength of this shape with round, oval, and oversized glasses....

July 27, 2022 · 1 min · 211 words · Marvin Duarte

The Best Cooling Bandanas and Accessories for Dogs When It’s Just Too Hot

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. Why is it important to take extra steps to keep dogs cool? Smile19 via Getty Images She explains that you should start thinking about adjusting your plans when the temperature reaches 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Even if it isnt scorchingly hot, the temperature can take a toll on your dog....

July 26, 2022 · 2 min · 230 words · Megan Chambers

The Best Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis, According to Podiatrists

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. We also gathered a few recommendations from SELF staffers. Courtesy of the brands / Gabrielle Castrillon Below, shop our favorite options from brands like Asics, Hoka, Brooks, and more. These additions also make the 2.0 a good option for folks with issues likebunions. I was gifted the Clifton 9s, and they do not disappoint!...

July 26, 2022 · 3 min · 535 words · Jake Humphrey