19 Best Etsy Wedding Gifts That Are Creative and Personal

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 couples love story. Etsy (Bonus points for this punny Etsy shop name.) Its a nice surprise to have on hand if youre the ring bearer on the day. (See what we did there?) Its available in three sizes, each customizable with a monogram....

June 2, 2022 · 1 min · 114 words · Allison Choi

Is Food Poisoning Contagious? Here’s How It Actually Spreads

So the answer to your burning question (Is food poisoning contagious?) is yes, the bugs that can cause food poisoning are contagious. Food poisoning andfoodborne illnessare often used interchangeably but, if were splitting hairs, theU.S. Food poisoning can, in fact, be contagious. The contamination process can happen at any point during processing or production. Some common food culprits include raw fruits and vegetables, eggs, meat, poultry, and seafood. Is food poisoning contagious?...

June 2, 2022 · 2 min · 384 words · Kelly Parks

The 5 Best Sugar Substitutes for Baking, According to This Baker With Diabetes

Health ConditionsChevron Metabolic HealthChevron jot down 2 DiabetesChevron 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. Sugar restriction crashed into my orbit when I was diagnosed withtype 1 diabetesat age seven. Amarita / Getty Images I came home to a pantry cleared of sweets, soon replaced by sugar-free versions of everything. Sugar-free pudding after school and sugar-free Swiss Miss at bedtime....

June 2, 2022 · 2 min · 298 words · Yvonne Smith

The Extraordinary Abortion Care I Received Should Be Ordinary

Among trusted circles of fellow physician friends, I choose the word termination, but rarely abortion. Eight days before myabortionin 2016, I was picking out baby names with my husband. I ran errands that morning, and my 20-week anatomy scan was set for that afternoon. Xinhua News Agency / Getty Images I spent that Christmas week weeping in clinic waiting rooms and on padded exam tables. An exact diagnosis was elusive but still devastating for the baby we hoped for....

June 2, 2022 · 2 min · 368 words · Melody Martinez

The Wellness Forecast: 10 New Product Launches We Loved in May

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. Summer is almost here, and we couldnt be more excited for its arrival alongside these new products. Photo curtesy of Our Place Check them out below. As the cherry on top, all shoes are available in pairsandsingles. The Adidas Originals offering is the newest womens intimates collection to reinvent how we see underwear....

June 2, 2022 · 2 min · 284 words · Jodi Wilson

Walmart+ Weekend Sale Is Here and You’re Going to Want to Shop These 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. Missing all the majorMemorial Day sales? urbazon / Getty Images If youre looking for anafter-Memorial Day sale, Walmart has you covered with its Walmart+ Weekend Sale event. Its an entire weekends worth of discounts, in fact, and its all happening ahead ofAmazon Prime Day....

June 2, 2022 · 1 min · 183 words · Samuel Fleming

10 Ways to Cope With Anxiety When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed

Ever feel like you have a low hum sounding off in your head? Like an alarm is going to go off any minute? Chances are youre dealing with some form ofanxiety. LaylaBird / Getty Images What some people are experiencing is a sort of cumulative anxiety buildup. Were being asked to be flexible, but we dont know what the rules are. People are just exhausted. Anxiety and worry are important parts of our human survival function....

June 1, 2022 · 2 min · 408 words · Keith Mendez

11 Best Sandals With Arch Support, According to Experts

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. Gone are the days of sweating in heavy sneakers and tripping over flimsy flip-flops. Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells Plus, wearing solid shoes can helppreventany issues down the line. Dont let the stereotype that functional shoes are always ugly scare you away....

June 1, 2022 · 2 min · 368 words · Jennifer Lopez

The 11 Best Postpartum Swimsuits for Summer 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. If youre looking for the best postpartum swimsuits this summer it might be difficult to narrow down the choices. Vesnaandjic / Getty Images How does your body change during postpartum? Postpartum is a massive, taxying readjustmentboth physicallyandemotionally, saysDr. Some other changes involve loose skin in the tummy, along with larger breasts while youre nursing....

June 1, 2022 · 2 min · 248 words · Latoya Shaw

So Is Coffee Bad for You in Any Way?

But…is coffee bad for you in any way,really? Or if not actual harm, is coffee simply making your body feel not as great as it can? Being able to get just a yes or no answer would be really nice, wouldnt it? ediebloom / Getty Images Everybody is different, and food, beverages, and nutrients affect each person differently. And, ya know, science can be pretty complicated. So how can you decide whethercoffeeis good foryou?...

May 31, 2022 · 3 min · 431 words · Richard Howard

The 22 Best Skin Tints and Serum Foundations for a Dewy Glow 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. Once the temps start heating up, switching up your makeup routine to match it is key. Svitlana Hulko / Getty Images With that comes low-maintenance,dewy serum-like foundationsand tints. We love these innovative products because they feature lightweight formulas and skin-loving ingredients likepeptidesandhyaluronic acidwithout sacrificing coverage....

May 31, 2022 · 3 min · 506 words · Mr. Thomas West PhD

The Best After-Memorial Day Sales You Can Still Shop

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. Start your summer off right with some of the biggest price cuts that are still available now. Iuliia Bondar / Getty Images Youll find deals on MacBooks, wearables, sheet sets, dinner plates, and much more. Mattress Sales Sleep tight with these holdover Memorial Day mattress sales....

May 31, 2022 · 1 min · 175 words · William Williams

My Migraine Attacks Took a Huge Toll on My New Marriage

Shoshana Lipson, 56, has lived withmigrainefor as long as she can remember. Lipson talks to SELF about how shes learned to get to a place where her relationships are thriving. Migraine impacts my relationships in a big way because everything has to revolve around the condition. Shoshana Lipson had to stop working due to severe migraine attacks, which financially strained her marriage. Sometimes I cant be available to my partner or my children....

May 30, 2022 · 2 min · 356 words · David Harrison