13 Great Roller Skates for Summer Fun With a Nostalgic Twist

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. Shoppers praise the cushiony comfort of the soles and say they’re great for both indoor and outdoor skating. Portraits of friends rollerskating, Lisboa, Portugal The Impala is light as a feather and far more flexible than other models. Impala Quad Roller Skates (Harmony Blue) Peace, love, and skate, friends....

June 29, 2021 · 1 min · 162 words · Kelly Clements

Should You Always Close the Toilet Lid Before Flushing?

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. Chances are youve heard about the infamoustoilet plume. Paolo Cordoni / EyeEm / Getty Images But does it really make a difference? And what else should we be doing to have some peace of mind germ-wise when we use the bathroom? We talked to a couple of microbiology experts to get the (kind of gross, tbh) truth....

June 28, 2021 · 2 min · 390 words · Deborah Taylor

When Are the Olympics—And Will They Even Be Happening?

COVID-related protocols for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo are ongoing. We will continue to update this page as information becomes available. This page was last updated on July 8. Behrouz Mehri/Getty Images If you have questions about the upcoming GamesWhenare the Olympics? is a major one, but lets not forget wonderingiftheyre even going to happenyoure not the only one. So what does that mean for the2020 Olympics? Still, we cant be entirely sure things wont change as the Olympics loom closer....

June 28, 2021 · 3 min · 451 words · Eric Macdonald

The Wellness Forecast: 13 New Product Launches We Can’t Stop Talking About in June

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. Each item in the collection is made from plant-based materials, including castor beans and eucalyptus-based fibers. Courtesy of Herschel Each bag is made with recycled fabric and has leakproof liners that keep them practically mess-free. Bonus: There are also options to book one-on-one sessions with a TRX trainer....

June 25, 2021 · 1 min · 108 words · Evan Floyd

What Is Anaerobic Exercise—and Can It Maximize Your Workouts?

The deeper you get into the fitness world, the morescience-y termsyouve probably come across. Take anaerobic exercise, for instance. Youve probably heard that phrase thrown around, but what does it really mean? Westend61/Getty Images Just from the word anaerobic, we can deduce that anaerobic exercise isnotaerobic. But after that, for most of us, things can get a little fuzzy. Oxygen comes to mind. Andhigh-intensity interval training (HIIT)is anaerobic, right? The result: your go-to guide on all things anaerobic....

June 25, 2021 · 3 min · 520 words · Linda Smith

The 17 Best Jeans for Women, According to Denim-Savvy Shoppers

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. Here, 17 of the best jeans for women to shop now and wear all year round. Luis Alvarez/Getty Images Plus, theyre reasonably priced and have a wide range of styles I like. Jules P., size 2 Available in sizes 0 to 14. Did I mention they also make my butt look great?...

June 24, 2021 · 2 min · 372 words · Kenneth Miller

5 Helpful Tips for Managing Psoriatic Arthritis

You may feel like your entire life changed without warning after getting diagnosed withpsoriatic arthritis. And you might havea million questionsabout managing psoriatic arthritis, or you may feel completely numb. And throughout your experience, you could encounter challenges that you did not anticipate. Klaus Vedfelt / Getty SELF spoke to four people with the condition to find out what they wished someone had told them. Heres what they think you should know about managing psoriatic arthritis....

June 23, 2021 · 3 min · 495 words · Jasmin Mathews

Jessamyn Stanley on Fear, Self-Acceptance, and the ‘Yoga of Every Day’

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. Jessamyn Stanleys newbookbegins with a story about a mistake. © Cornell Watson But yolk, the yellow part of anegg, made it to print instead. Exactly what you might expect. Stanley freaked out, contemplated calling her publisher, and considered writing to the reader. Then she got on heryoga matand let herself feel everything that cropped up....

June 22, 2021 · 4 min · 768 words · Zachary Guerrero

The 35 Best Wellness Products on Sale for Amazon Prime Day

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 2:59 a.m. And yes, you’ve gotta be a Prime member to be part of the fun. Carol Yepes / Getty Images Dive in pronto before theyre gone! This sunrise clock also has a sunset setting, which might even help you fall asleep more quickly....

June 21, 2021 · 2 min · 338 words · Matthew Perkins

A Low-Impact Workout You Can Do in Just 20 Minutes

Cardio, core stability, and total-body strengtheningour newest low-impact workout video fromSweat with SELFhas it all. Important caveat: Just because this is a low-impact workout doesnt mean its safe for everyone. If youre injured or have joint pain, check inwith a professionalfirst. Condé Nast Entertainment If you are OKd for this workout, grab a mat and water bottle. Then, check out the video below, which comes complete with a dynamic warm-up to prep your muscles....

June 18, 2021 · 2 min · 264 words · Devin Glass

How I Manage Work and Bipolar Disorder During the Pandemic

Managing bipolar disorder and work demands can feel really daunting. In 2018, Emily Washcovick, now 31, really loved her busy marketing job at a tech company. That year Washcovick was hospitalized after having a manic episode and was diagnosed withbipolar disorder. Strelciuc Dumitru / Getty After her diagnosis Washcovick took three months off work for treatment. Before I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2018, mywork-life balancewas nonexistent. After several years of living like this, I reached a breaking point....

June 17, 2021 · 2 min · 378 words · Kevin Johnson

My Bedtime Routine: Billy Porter on Sleeping Nude, Being a Secret Minimalist, and Adding ‘Self-Care’ to His Lexicon

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. Yet at home, Porter says hes a minimalist. Kevin Winter/Getty Images Especially since everything has gone digital, he tells SELF. The Emmy-, Tony-, and Grammy-winning actor speaks abouthomelike a sanctuary. He recently left New York City after 30 years for a house on Long Island with his husband....

June 17, 2021 · 3 min · 482 words · Donald Gallagher

10 Things to Know About Trail Running Before You Get Started

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. Well, it wasnt quite so simple. Photos by Tunvarat Pruksachat, Julie N / EyeEm via Getty Images / Design by Amanda K Bailey As a longtimebackpackingguide, I knew my way around the wilderness. But when I started running, I found it challenging to navigate the trails at a faster pace....

June 16, 2021 · 5 min · 1023 words · Ronald Thomas