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I was getting impatient. I need to tell you something first, she said, avoiding my eyes. Okay, I said slowly, elongating the second vowel. Getty Images/ Jena Ardell I had never heard that word before. What does that mean? And then I shouted, Oh, my God, Im that too! Bisexuality is more complicated than that, of course. (If you’re wondering, What is pansexuality?" here’s what you better know). You see, growing up, I was confused....

Every January, countless people make the resolution to start hitting up the gym. (And to be clear, its not on you to overcome the systemic barriers to feeling included. These are just tips to help get you a little more hype for your workout!) Getty Images/RyanJLane Pick one thing and get really good at it. Youll have that self-assurance behind you from already getting really good at one thing to bolster you....

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. Having yourperiodwhile exercising ortravelingcan be, admittedly, inconvenient. Getty Images/ ADragan Its natural to be anxious about how youre going to deal with your flow. Do you opt for a waste-free option like amenstrual cupor use disposable products? Will cramps ruin your day?And what about blood-thirsty bears?...

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. Getting through the morning has become more complicated since I was diagnosed withhidradenitis suppurativaseven years ago. Sebastian / Adobe Stock I usually wake up to find pus or blood on my pillow and/or sheets. I might then spend an hour in my closet trying to figure out what to wear....

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. Currently available in sizes S to XL. Images courtesy of Columbia Currently available in sizes XS to XL. Currently available in sizes 5 to 11. Womens Heavenly Hooded Jacket This water-resistantquilted coatis warm without being bulky. The handy thumbholes and fleece-lined hood are nice touches too....

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. There are few multihyphenates like Keke Palmer. Morgan Johnson; Images courtesy of the brands (Surely, not us.) Today, Palmer hasnt slowed down one bit. Ive seen my relationship withsleepchange, Palmer tells SELF. Four or five years ago, it was like, Who cares? I’m going to get some sleep when I can....

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. When you think of vitamin C, tangy and nutritious citrus fruits might come to mind. Anna Efetova/Getty Images But its health perks extend beyond yourdiet: There are a ton of vitamin C benefits for skin too. And the cherryer, lemonon top? Instead, you want to pay attention to the formulation and your personal needs, Dr....

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. You might want to make some extra room in your makeup bag. Images courtesy of Glossier, Ulta, and Sephora Beautycounter Brilliant Eyebrow Gel Beautycounter I really like using Beautycounters eyebrow gel. Another big plus is that it doesnt flake! Its a great option for someone who wants to spot treat or have a more natural look....

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. Some people are on blissful terms with food. Images courtesy of Amazon For the rest of us, its a complicated relationship: stressful, restrictive, confusing, exhausting. Books are a great way to start to examine your history with food and your body, Rumsey says. Where to start, though?...

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. ), and both track litter around the apartment with gleeful abandon. Images courtesy of the brands Since I couldnt actually, you know,afforda weekly cleaner, I had to problem-solve. But luckily, you dont have to live with it. I use it on my furniture and my clothes with equal success....

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. Theres no way to sugarcoat it: Runners feet take abeating. Petko Ninov / Getty Images And heres another one to add to the list: the blister. Heres what you oughta know. Why does running cause blisters, anyway? What should you do when you get a blister?...

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. Unsurprisingly, I usually woke up feeling groggy and regretful. Getty Images/ Flavia Morlachetti Once I started getting more serious about practicing regularself-care(around the time I became a mental health writer! ), I knew I had to cultivate a nighttime routine that better supported my mental health....

That puts allulose in a class of its own. If you havent encountered the stuff yet, you surely will soon. Heres all you should probably know about allulose. jastrijebphoto / Getty What is allulose and why are you just now hearing about it? First off, allulose is actually not a new discovery. And yes, it is truly a sugar. Its not an artificial sweetener. Its arealsugar, Dr. Wyatt says. More precisely, its a monosaccharide (or single sugar)....