4 Tips for Putting on Makeup When You Have Psoriasis on Your Face

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, Ive hadpsoriasison my bodytypicallymy knees and elbows. Image courtesy of Claire Gillespie It was usually easy enough to apply a topical treatment, cover it up, and forget about it. And a quick utility of tinted moisturizer followed by my trusty concealer stick just didnt cut it any more....

May 24, 2019 · 2 min · 389 words · Richard Anderson

I'm Obsessed With Merino Wool Activewear and Honestly You Should Be 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. And theres one fabric Ive been obsessing over lately: merino wool. Images courtesy of the brands The fabric is soft against my skin, never digs into me uncomfortably, and minimizes boob sweat. Which, yes, that sounds disgusting. But I swear its not nearly as bad as it seems....

May 24, 2019 · 3 min · 430 words · Alisha Tran

10 Ways to Actually Get Some Sleep When You're Pregnant—From People Who Have Been There

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. Not-so-surprising fact:Sleepingduringpregnancycan be a serious struggle. Getty / JGI / Jamie Grill Your bodys going through some big changesall of which can screw with your ability to sleep through the night. With a baby pushing on your bladder, youmight get up to pee more....

May 23, 2019 · 2 min · 424 words · Matthew Rogers

7 Helpful Things to Say to Someone in an Abusive Relationship—and 3 to Avoid

Show yourself as a friend no matter whether they decide to leave or not, Vassell says. It really is aboutshowing,not just telling. Continue to be supportive and stay connected and show up and invite them out, Vassell says. Getty / Fanatic Studio / Gary Waters / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY People inabusive relationshipsoften have a hard time trusting their inner voice. You want to help them find whats right for themselves....

May 23, 2019 · 3 min · 626 words · James Campos

10 Goths of Color on Their Beauty Routines and the Power of Representation

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. Goth is synonymous with wearing all black, reveling in melancholy, and celebrating the macabre. Images courtesy of the brands Its influence has altered the landscape of pop music, fashion, and art. Almost 50 years later, contemporary goths embody the representation they yearned to see when they were younger....

May 22, 2019 · 4 min · 842 words · Albert Anderson

How to Know If You Should Talk to Someone About a Low Sex Drive

Feeling concerned about a lowlibidocan be such an isolating experience. But a persistently low libido that bothers you is not something to ignore. Some of the most common libido-killers includestressand fatigue, says Dr. Millheiser. Ted + Chelsea Cavanaugh. Prop Styling by Amy Elise Wilson. Relationship issues like mismatched expectations about sex or a lack of emotional intimacy can also contribute. Several common prescription drugs, like somehormonal contraceptivesandantidepressantscan also affect your libido, according to theMayo Clinic....

May 22, 2019 · 2 min · 413 words · Julie Mendez

11 Cute Pool Floats That Are More Comfortable Than a Lounge Chair

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May 21, 2019 · 1 min · 67 words · Brent Ford

I Vacationed in One of the Most Beautiful Places on Earth and Didn't 'Gram a Single Thing

It felt like the height of luxury, eating while soaking. In the first case, the year was 2001, and there was no such thing asInstagram. Free cabana stocked with products I definitely did not take home!for four days. Getty / anaimd My recent trip to Hawaii wasnt my first time there. A few years ago, in Kauai on our honeymoon, my husband and I tried surfing. He took a photo of me standing up on the board in myrashguard, exhilarated....

May 21, 2019 · 3 min · 454 words · Rebecca Graham

11 Adventurous Moms Worth Following on Instagram

I had a serious adventurous streak as a kid. Then, in my early 20s, I finally had my chance. I signed up for my first skydiving course, and it changed my life. Photo courtesy of Mohamed Youssef People skydive for different reasons. One of the groups that often dont get recognized in this space is moms. 1.Kellie R. Torio This content can also be viewed on the site itoriginatesfrom. Photo courtesy of Mohamed Youssef...

May 20, 2019 · 5 min · 947 words · Mike Weber

I'm a Sex Coach, and I Swear By Scheduling Sex in Relationships

Then that tomorrow-sex rarely comes, pun fully intended. Its why I swear by schedulingsexin relationships. But for some people, scheduling sex is critical for maintaining a healthy relationship, hence the moniker. Getty / bombuscreative Scheduling sex is an amazing way for partners to keep intimacy and satisfaction alive. When its part of the glue holding you together, it deserves some respect and dedication. [Scheduling sex] has helped our sex life....

May 19, 2019 · 3 min · 483 words · Kevin Miller

5 Exercises to Try If You Hate Burpees

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 meant to be. Katie Thompson The goal is to do them as quickly as possible, so that your heart rate skyrockets. Some trainers like them because of thisa burpee really is a challenging, efficient, total-bodycardio exercise. But other trainers hate them. Most famously, celebrity trainer Ben Brunois quite vocalabout how awful he thinks burpees are....

May 18, 2019 · 2 min · 283 words · Robert Smith

13 Energizing Snacks That Frequent Hikers Swear By

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 time I go on ahike, I wind up extremely hungry by the end. Images courtesy of the brands From spicyjerkybites to almond butter packets, these are the 13 products they swear by. All products featured on SELF are independently selected by our editors....

May 17, 2019 · 1 min · 195 words · Fernando Washington

Don't Let Facial Redness Caused by Rosacea Scare You Off Blush

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. This is especially true for people with rosacea. David Urbanke For this reason, cosmetic products that contain irritating [ingredients] can cause irritation and worsen redness. Heres what you should probably know to pull it off, according to dermatologists and professional makeup artists. Preparation is key....

May 17, 2019 · 3 min · 473 words · David Henderson