19 Household Items You Can Use as Homemade Sex Toys

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. Or maybe you just want to surprise your partner (or yourself). Westend61 / Getty Images Ideally, I recommend using only new, clean items." (And save money too.) If theyre clearly enjoying themselves, move down their body. Focus on the inner thighs and hip bones....

May 12, 2022 · 2 min · 327 words · Joseph Garrison

The 5 (Potential) Stages of a Breakup, According to Relationship 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. Mourning a relationship looks different for everyone, but there is some common grief ground. Instead, some people may experience certain stages out of order, or even skip them altogether. (Its also a very different case if youre the breakup-er. Poorly handling a breakup isnt a character flawdespite what it may seem (or feel) like....

May 12, 2022 · 2 min · 400 words · Tyler Jenkins

What Can Red Light Therapy (Actually) Do for Skin?

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. Just search red light therapy on TikTok or Instagram for evidence. Red light therapy has plenty of research and expert support behind it. But as technology andskin carecontinues to merge, its often hard to tell whats real from whats hype. Read on to see how they broke down red light therapy for us....

May 12, 2022 · 2 min · 414 words · Miss Rebecca Henderson

4 People on How Their Lives Changed After Finding the Right Psoriasis Treatment

And youre probably well aware thatthe road to psoriasis treatmentcan be filled with twists and turns. But finding something that finally brings you relief can change how you feel about yourself and your body. Althoughpsoriasisis a chronic condition, prescription medications and your overall skin-care routine can make your symptoms manageable. Amanda K Bailey SELF spoke to four people with psoriasis about how their lives improved after getting their psoriasis under control....

May 11, 2022 · 3 min · 453 words · Mark Morgan

8 Products That’ll Actually Make Mosquito Bites Stop Itching

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. Luckily, we have insect bite cream for when we wind up with peskymosquito bitesdespite our best preventative efforts. Anupong Thongchan / EyeEm / Getty Images How do insect bite creams work? Antihistamines, then, are meant to reduce this reaction. Theyre available increamandgelforms, but Dr. Sadoff cautions that these can cause anallergic reactionon some peoples skin....

May 11, 2022 · 1 min · 205 words · Melissa Jensen

How 5 People Found Strength During Their Stroke Recovery

My physical therapist and occupational therapist were the push I needed for a breakthrough. The toughest part for me was being dismissed, Rachel says. They did research and looked into different therapy options for me. Five people talk about how they found the strength to go on during their stroke recovery. As I pushed them to push me, they got creative to help me reach my goals. Kicking soccer balls and shooting basketballs was also a huge help with her coordination, she says....

May 11, 2022 · 4 min · 832 words · David Atkinson

The 28 Best Dog Bowls for Every Type of Hungry Pup

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. In addition to those must-haves, you may also need to take into account your beloved poochs specific needs. James Brokensha Photography / Getty Images And we specifically recommend the high-walled Neater Feeder for pet parents with messy eaters.

May 11, 2022 · 1 min · 64 words · Joshua Cook

7 Questions to Ask Your Doctor After Being Diagnosed With Hidradenitis Suppurativa

If you were recently diagnosed withhidradenitis suppurativa (H.S. National Library of Medicine. The good news is that hidradenitis suppurativa is very treatable. People with hidradenitis suppurativa say these are the seven most helpful questions to ask your doctor. We asked people with H.S. to share the most helpful questions they asked their doctors after being diagnosed. Heres what they had to say. Should I see a dermatologist? For Kristin S., 37, it took 10 years to finally get diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa in 2019....

May 10, 2022 · 2 min · 370 words · Steven Collins

How to Find Support If Social Media Is Hurting Your Mental Health

For so many of us, scrolling through Instagram or TikTok feels as unconscious as breathing. Your phone is a powerful toolit can transport you to any world you want it to. So why does social media make us so damn unhappy sometimes? Stella Koh Social media isnt inherently good or bad, though. Heres how to find empathetic professional support if social media has left you seriously struggling. How can I tell if social media is affecting my mental health?...

May 10, 2022 · 2 min · 375 words · Noah Hill

My Social Media Account Helps People With Their Mental Health—Here’s How I Protect Mine

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. It broke my heart because I knew people were hurting, terrified, and seeking community. Stella Koh Eight people were viciously murdered in three spas throughout the Atlanta area, six of whom were Asian women. It became increasingly difficult to open my social media account without feeling overwhelming panic and dread....

May 10, 2022 · 3 min · 448 words · Wayne Martinez

The 15 Best Sex Toy Deals for Masturbation Month This 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. Yes: The month of May is all about exploring your body and learning about your sexual pleasure. @Womanizer Toys / Unsplash Lelo Sila Cruise Lelo Save on Lelos best-selling massagers and clitoral stimulators during the retailersMasturbation Month Sale. TheSila Cruiseis a crowd-pleasing clitoral stimulator with an extra-large suction cup that can provide some particularly satisfying sensations....

May 10, 2022 · 2 min · 272 words · Donna Warner

We Know Social Media Can Destroy Our Mental Health. What Can We Actually Do About 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. Sometimes I just need a break. Abbey Lossing At least a week to recharge and reset. Deep clean my space. I really just wanna be quiet and still for like a week. Social media has become an inescapable part of our lives. Recent polls say 72% of Americans use at least one social media platform....

May 10, 2022 · 2 min · 379 words · Ryan Jimenez

‘Essential Labor’ Author Angela Garbes on the Undervaluing of Caregivers

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. But then came the pandemic. Photo by Elizabeth Rudge / Design by Amanda K Bailey Originally,Essential Laborwas meant to chronicle the history of caregiving in the United States. How did they keep you afloat? Im a caretaker, thats all I am. People who had two young children like me and were clawing it out to get back to writing....

May 10, 2022 · 4 min · 673 words · Stephanie King