7 Tips for Managing Depression and Relationships

Sometimes, managing depression and relationships can feel impossible. Socializing can be cumbersome when youre not sleeping, feel fatigued, or experiencing other symptoms of depression. If youve ever felt similarly, youre definitely not alone. Sometimes, managing depression and relationships can feel like the ultimate challenge. But hopefully, one of these suggestions can help you feel better and maintain some social support. Having depression can severely inhibit your ability to function. You might lose interest in things you previously enjoyed, have zero energy, and have overwhelmingly negative feelings....

September 10, 2021 · 3 min · 482 words · Matthew Jones

How to Carry a Phone While Running That Isn’t Just in Your Sweaty Hand

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 years, I never needed to know how to carry a phone while running. FreshSplash/Getty Images Thepandemicchanged all that for me. Soon, I began to enjoy the benefits of having a phone on runs. Instead, I filled my head and my AfterShokz earbuds with news and political podcasts....

September 10, 2021 · 2 min · 267 words · Stephanie Wilson

The Texas Abortion Ban Might Be the First, But It Won't Be the Last

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. Theyre used to fielding between 30 to 50 calls in a mere three hours. Guido Mieth/Getty Images Just 10 calls came into the Lilith Funds hotline that morning, communications director Cristina Parker tells SELF. Without the ability to [make] an appointment in Texas, we’re hearing from fewer people....

September 10, 2021 · 3 min · 501 words · Joseph Hood

17 Deals at Nordstrom's Summer Sale on Clothing, Cookware, and More

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. Though we’re sad to see summer go, here’s one bright note: end-of-summer sales. Klaus Vedfelt/Getty In particular, the Nordstrom Summer Sale. We recommend that you get to shopping, as these discounts run out on September 12. True & Co. Currently available in sizes XS to XL....

September 9, 2021 · 1 min · 185 words · Kim Davis

8 Amazing Moments From the 2020 Paralympic Games That Show the Best in Sports

After 12 days of competition across23 sports, the2020 Tokyo Paralympic Gamesconcluded on Sunday. If you missed any of the action, youve come to the right place. We rounded up the eight top moments from the 2020 Paralympic Games. Getty Images Keep scrolling for some of the best in sports. Long finished the race in2 minutes, 41.49 seconds. Thats what I really wanted going into these Games, was to have a four-peat in the 200 I....

September 8, 2021 · 2 min · 325 words · Maxwell Evans

A 25-Minute Core-Stability Workout You Can Do Anywhere

Your core doesn’t just provide strengthit also providesstability. And that’s the exact idea behind this week’s core stability workout fromSweat With SELF. Catch the first two videos in this serieshereandhere. Courtesy of Spacestation One key component of core stability? A strong transverse abdominis. That means it helps stabilize your core and spine to help your body function correctly. When youre ready, grab a mat and follow along with the video below....

September 8, 2021 · 1 min · 127 words · Joshua Mcmahon

How Having Acne Has Affected My Mental Health

She experienced regular breakouts, to the point that she always had at least one pimple. Over time her acne and mental health became more intertwined. Although Chatterjee didnt pick her spots, they often scarred. Having acne can affect your mental health and self-esteem. Shes also prone to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which happens when inflamed skin becomes darker than the surrounding area. Chatterjee started trying different treatment options for her breakouts, scars, and hyperpigmentation....

September 7, 2021 · 3 min · 583 words · James Johnson

This Glutes Finisher Is a Quick and Effective Way to Max Out Your Lower-Body Workout

Your glutes are one of the biggest, most powerful muscle groups in your body. And thats where a dedicated glutes finisher comes in to help change that. So what makes an effective glutes finisher? Katie Thompson One example of why the glute med and min are important? Say you pick up a heavy box. Also, the stronger your hip abductors are, the stronger your glutes complex will be as a whole....

September 4, 2021 · 2 min · 229 words · Adrian Jordan

4 Tips for Creating the Perfect Fall Skin-Care Routine, According to Dermatologists

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. With fall approaching, it’s time to talk skin. deniskomarov / Getty Images Autumn brings a cooler climate (sweater weather!) and a drop inhumidity, which makes for dry, stale air and even drier skin. That said, fall is the perfect time to reassess your go-to skin-care routine....

September 3, 2021 · 2 min · 338 words · Heather Garcia

15 Excellent Camp Chairs for People Who Love Lounging Outside

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, there are all sorts of campchairsavailable. Nitat Termmee/GettyImages Sit back and start shopping. REI shoppers love this portable REI Co-Op chair for backpacking, the beach, or park hangs. It’s under $40. The uber-comfortable camp chair allows you to recline with ease and swings gently, even on uneven ground....

September 2, 2021 · 1 min · 164 words · Joseph Brown

19 Best G-Spot Vibrators That Sex Experts Recommend in 2023

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. Historically, theres been a lot of mystery and mysticism surrounding the infamousG-spot. Courtesy of the brands / Amanda K Bailey Is it really that powerful? How do you find it? What exactly is the G-spot? The idea of a spot also tends to imply that its a separate organ....

September 2, 2021 · 3 min · 438 words · Megan Gonzalez

Challenge Your Obliques With This 20-Minute Bodyweight Workout

This weeksSweat With SELFvideoled by athletic trainerLiz Letchford, Ph.D., A.T.C., and coachPaul Wrightfocuses on core rotation. (If you missed the first part, go ahead and check it outhere.) As Letchford explains, the core has two functions in rotation. Courtesy of Spacestation One is to allow the transfer of power from the hips to the shoulders. And the second is to rotate on its own. This 20-minutebodyweight workouthelps train both functions with moves like Russian twists,side planks, and twisting mountain climbers....

September 2, 2021 · 1 min · 140 words · Timothy Williams

35 Best Workout Shoes for Every Kind of Activity in 2024

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. Read on to find your next favorite pair of kicks. Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells The2024 Sneaker AwardwinningVionic Walk Max Lace Up Sneakerprovides stability and plenty of arch support. Meanwhile,Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23is a more supportive choice forpeople with flat feet. Searching for a pillowy, foam-forward shoe?...

September 1, 2021 · 2 min · 285 words · Daniel Moran