What It’s Like to Be a Planned Parenthood Doctor Performing Abortions Right Now

As health clinics are essential businesses, Planned Parenthood centers in New York State currently remain open. (This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.) SELF: Can you tell me about the services Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic provides? Getty / Peter Stark; Designed by Morgan Johnson Our patients are primarilypeople of colorand people with low incomes. We see patients of all genders, primarily for sexual and reproductive health care services....

April 24, 2020 · 3 min · 622 words · Felicia Lewis

10 Things to Try If Coronavirus Anxiety Is Ruining Your Sleep

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. Fallingasleepduring these past few weeksheck, even just convincing myself to go lie in bedhas become a serious struggle. Adriana Napolitano/Adobe Stock Other times, my mind seems to pick up the miles of racing that my feet have lost. Its a frustrating feeling. This is true whether or notyou have a diagnosed anxiety disorder(or other mental health conditions)....

April 23, 2020 · 3 min · 599 words · Anna Dominguez

17 Best Robes for Women to Bundle Up in All Year Round

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. After all, the bathrobe is the statement coat of thepajamaworld. Courtesy of brands / Soleil Summer Whatever you look for in a robe, youre practically sure to find it below. Available in sizes S to XL. Available in sizes XS to 3X. Available in sizes XS to XL....

April 23, 2020 · 2 min · 328 words · Erik Baker

19 Feelings About Sex and Intimacy That Are Totally Normal Right Now

There are very few areas of everyday life thecoronaviruscrisis hasnt wreaked havoc on. Sex, intimacy, and desire are no exception. If you might relate, youre definitely not alone. Irina Kruglova/Adobe Stock (Some responses have been edited and condensed for clarity.) Youre freaking horny, damn it. Listen, we had to start here. Its like my horniness has been unleashed. Youre masturbating a ton out of boredom. Masturbationis a time-honored time waster for many....

April 23, 2020 · 4 min · 761 words · Nancy Contreras

42 Reusable Products to Help You Cut Back on Waste

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. People run through an alarming amount of paper and plastic, from paper towels to produce bags. 365mm/Adobe Stock With Bluelands Clean Essentials Kit, youll get three 24-oz. Theyre made with washable soft fleece, are easy to adjust, and offer leak-protective leg casing. The pliable tip ends are produced from thermoplastic elastomers....

April 23, 2020 · 2 min · 363 words · Anthony Ramirez

50 Healthy Lunch Ideas to Spice Up Your Lunch Hour

There are many ways to adjust recipes that still preserve the essence of the dish. A note about the wordhealthyhere: We know that healthy is acomplicated concept. Some of those foods might fall into conventional ideas of what healthy is. Monique Volz viaAmbitious Kitchen And some might not. Finish under a broiler or in a panini press or toaster oven if youd like to melt the cheese. Mediterranean Couscous Bowls RecipefromA Couple Cooks Couscous fans, meet your new favorite lunch....

April 23, 2020 · 2 min · 423 words · Holly Moody

7 Women Talk About Their Trouble Sleeping Right Now

Aglobal pandemicbrings with it countless terrible effects. Lost routines and ways of life that help us feel whole. And a big one: Troublesleeping. Morgan Johnson If thats what youve been dealing with, youre not alone. Here, seven women share how the new coronavirus pandemic has affected their sleep. Im pregnant and having nightmares that Ill be alone in the delivery room. Im a special ed teacher for kids who are considered to be medically fragile....

April 23, 2020 · 4 min · 670 words · Lisa King

As an Experienced Stress Baker, I Have Never Felt Less Like Making Bread

But no, Im sorry to say I am just in no mood for this doughy bullshit right now. (She plated them too early so they all cooled into one gooey, chocolatey mountain. It was great.) Hsyncoban/Getty Images I was someone who knew all of their favorite flavor combinations and brought them cupcakes on their birthdays. I played around with melting and, yes,temperingchocolate to make cookie decorations. I found that homemade pie crust, surprisingly, came pretty easily to me....

April 23, 2020 · 2 min · 394 words · Joshua Gibbs

14 Products Runners Swear By When They Run in the Dark

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. Running in the dark safely starts with ensuring your visibility. Images courtesy of the brands (She likesNoxgearproducts, which provide great illumination and visibility.) It is important to be visible and wear brighter clothing with reflective elements. To stay safe on those dark roads, your gear choice to improve visibility is super important....

April 22, 2020 · 3 min · 600 words · Alicia Silva

27 Craft Kits for Adults to Keep You From Going Stir-Crazy at Home

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 might just mean sleep,basic hygiene, and a project to keep your hands busy. Betsie Van der Meer It comes with 350 folding papers and 25 project ideas to get you started. Now all you gotta supply is the dowel to hang it on....

April 22, 2020 · 3 min · 535 words · April Walter

5 Ways to Make Sure You Eat When You're Sick of Cooking and Burned Out By Daily Life

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. Whensocial distancingfirst started last month, no one wanted to hear about kitchen hacks. Woman cutting fruit in the kitchen My feed was taken over by photos of sourdough starters and whipped coffee. Initially, I was totally on board, making elaboratebreads, sauces, stews, and cakes....

April 22, 2020 · 3 min · 477 words · Gary Singh

56 Gifts for the Person Always Encouraging You to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

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 holidays offer an excellent reminder of the ways that we could be reducing waste. Courtesy of brands / Amanda K Bailey However, we get that that’s tricky, especially when gifting is concerned. Luckily, there are a ton ofwonderful giftsout there that fit the sustainability bill....

April 22, 2020 · 4 min · 734 words · Michael Arellano

Do the Coronavirus Symptoms Include Headache?

But these days, many of us are wondering: Is headache one of the coronavirus symptoms? Remember: Headaches are unfortunately common, including very painful ones. If you getfrequent headaches, it might be tension headaches. Westend61/Getty Images And then, of course, there aremigraines.Migraines are more than just a headachetheyre actually a chronicneurological disease. Sinus headaches are another common headache. Most true sinus headaches are triggered by sinus infection, so it typically occurs with other sinus-related symptoms....

April 22, 2020 · 2 min · 423 words · Mrs. Darlene Ramos MD