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Life right now is weird, to say the least. Naturally, I reached out toLove Is Blindcontestant Lauren Speed for answers. SELF: You and Cameron have been together for a year and a half now. Jason Mendez / Getty Images Are you learning new things about each other during this time? Lauren Speed:He’s going hard withStar Warsright now. Its like, Okay, I get it, Cam. If I watch one moreStar Warsmovie, Im going to explode....

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. She pretends to cook and serve everyone in the houseit’s adorable." Images courtesy of Amazon I love it because its a welcome break from screen time, and allows my son to be creative. Play-Doh is easy, clean, and if properly taken care of, can last for years....

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. My grandparents had a good old-fashionedbidetin their bathroom. Tushy It was an egg-shaped ceramic bowl with a shiny gold drain plug and a sturdy bronze handle. When I found out what it was, I was in shock. I was also disappointed to discover that I couldn’t put on floaties and play in 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. Or maybe working from home in general means you don’t get up very often to stretch your legs. Image courtesy of the brand All of this hunching and craning, and general discomfort, has consequences. The height is adjustable, and it’s very convenient to assemble, and easy to move around....

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 what about blue light? Yiu Yu Hoi / Getty Images Do you gotta worry about that having unpleasant effects on your skin too? What exactly is blue light? These occupy wavelengths of light that we cant see. We know that both UVB and UVA rays can harm skin....

Health ConditionsChevron Mental HealthChevron Substance Use DisorderChevron 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. Maybe youve been leaning on alcohol too much totry to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. Images courtesy of Amazon Maybe you enjoyed a successfulDry January, so youre questioning alcohols role in your life. Maybe youre in Alcoholics Anonymous....

How to fill your time during this incredibly difficult moment in human history is a question for the ages. Should you FaceTime people to stave off isolation, or should you self-soothe by binge-watching asteamy Netflix show? Below youll find 10 good podcasts to try out if youre in the mood for a light-hearted listen. Carol Yepes/Getty Images His voice is soothing, and the storiesfeaturing writers like Neil Gaiman and Haruki Murakamiare genuinely interesting....

If youre like me, many of your daily conversations probably revolve aroundcoronavirus. Trying towade through this new realityisa lot,to put it extremely lightly. Flooding your brain with super-serious, doom-and-gloom-level content all the time just isnt sustainable or good for you. Colleen Hayes/©NBC This is a list for those of us who are craving a little levity. If youre looking for a safe place to escape,New Girlis a solid choice. With seven seasons to watch, youll feel like their new roommate in no time....

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. Every month, Itypically round upthe books SELF staffers read and loved. Images courtesy of the companies However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Carolyn Kylstra, editor-in-chief Read it:$28,indiebound.orgoramazon.com 2. Especially because Im a newcomer who was skeptical at first....

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. (Of course, youll still want to regularlycleanyour mat to prevent bacteria buildup.) Courtesy of brands/Wesley Hall Bringing a yoga towel is another way to avoid practicing in sweat puddles. We included budget-friendly bestsellers along with top picks from yoga instructors and fitness pros. The rubber base also provides stability during your flow....

(Her answers have been edited and condensed for clarity.) SELF: What was a typical workday like for you before the pandemic? R.G-L.:Im a line cook. Getty / Bill Boch; Designed by Morgan Johnson We would also be responsible for making family meal for the workers. When service starts at 5:30, we start working. For the most part, we always had a fair amount of reservations. We close at 10:00 during the week, and on weekends we close at 11:00....

(you’re able to reach the line by texting HOME to 741-741.) Unsurprisingly, many people are reaching out for support from its volunteers amid the new coronavirus crisis. According to the most recent data shared by Crisis Text Line, 78% of texters are experiencing anxiety. Image courtesy of Crisis Text Line One of these volunteers is 34-year-old Sara Schaller in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Starting this week, shell be taking on more hours to help support the growing need for available counselors....

In this installment, we hear from a nurse, E.W., who is currently recovering from COVID-19. She has requested anonymity, so we changed her initials and arent naming her employer. Soon after, she received a positive test result. Getty / B Busco; Designed by Morgan Johnson After a hospital stay, shes now recovering at home. Her responses have been edited and condensed for clarity. SELF: Why did you originally get into nursing?...