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Youve probably wondered more than once if your relationship tosexis normal. Do you think about it enough or too much? Are you having more or less sex than everyone else? Ted + Chelsea Cavanaugh. Prop Styling by Amy Elise Wilson. And, more importantly, should you care? What is libido, exactly? You might have heard this term used as a catch-all to describe a few different sexual phenomena. Experts, however, typically use the term libido to refer to the psychological aspect of sexual desire....

Most people are well aware that fiber is an awesome nutrient we want to eat enough of. Fewer people know that there are two distinct types: soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. And both do a variety of differentbut equally valuablethings for your body. Sam Barnes / Getty Images First of all: What actually is fiber? The small intestine cant digest fiber the way it does with other kinds of carbohydrates....

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. Twenty World Championships medals. Getty / BEN STANSALL Twenty-four World Major Marathon titles. She repeated it again in 2014. And again in 2015. And again in 2016. How she became a pro athlete I didnt have a typical childhood, McFadden tells SELF. She was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia, shortly before the fall of the Berlin Wall....

At parties, I dont usually talk about what I do for a living. Ive quickly realized that alotof people want to discussfoodas soon as they hear Im a registered dietitian. While I love talking about nutrition (it’s my job!) Getty / Dorling Kindersley But, hey, I sympathize with how confusing it can be to take a stab at understandnutrition. So, I recently asked my social media followers to send me their biggest nutrition questions....

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. to my online shopping cart to get a jump start on my summer gym looks. Images courtesy of Bandier Ready to stocking up on some new workout essentials? Check out a few of the best items to shop right now before the clock strikes 12....

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. One of the unsung heroes of my daily beauty routine is sunscreen. Images courtesy of Amazon Whether you prefer a chemical or physical sunscreen, theseAmazonshopper favorites will keep your skin totally covered. All products featured on SELF are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission....

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 nothing quite like immersing yourself in the great outdoors with an excellenthike. Sara Monika/Getty Images But as awesomely invigorating as hiking can be, it also carries some real risks. These expert safety tips are crafted to help you prep smart and trek smart....

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’s important to note that there’s actually a big difference between gluten-free beers and gluten-removed beers. Images courtesy of the brands Gluten-removed beers are made by fermenting grains that contain gluten, and then removing the gluten after the fact. “There’s confusion in the gluten-free community about safe alcohol,“Feriha Bilgen, M....

Its basically a SELF mantra at this point: Getting tested for sexually transmitted infections is hella important. Is it the most delightful way to spend your time? Is it a vital part of looking after your health,sexualand otherwise? Tim Pannell/Fuse/Getty Images When you go in for routineSTI testing, you might realize that your doctor doesnt test you forherpes. As it turns out, testing for herpes isnt as straightforward as testing for something likechlamydia or gonorrhea....

Or maybe people arent telling you that all the time, but you cant imagine how thatwouldntbe the result. Its true that pregnancy and childbirth can bring about some major physical changes. The focus is often on external ones (ahem, a growing belly). Getty / Artem Varnitsin / EyeEm We wont lie to you, pregnancy and childbirth can definitely do a number on this area. But for some people, a little thing called pelvic floor physical therapy may be able to help....

If you want toget strongeror build muscle, at some point youre going to need to lift heavier weights. Instrength training, there are myriad ways to make that happen. The most effective way to achieve progressive overload, however, is just to lift heavier weights. Morgan Johnson Most training programs involve performing the bulk of exercises in that 812 rep sweet spot for a few reasons. Repeat this until the weight feels rightit should be challenging, but doable....

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 biggest draw of HIIT is that it lets you fit in more work in less time. Katie Thompson And your HIIT workouts don’t need to be complicated. It only requires one pair of medium-weight dumbbells, and will take you just 10 minutes to do....

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 for somerunners, a creative lacing strategy can actually make their sneakers feel more comfortable. Cristina Cianci Here’s how to check that your shoe actually fits. There are a few ways to tell if your shoe fits properly. Once your foot is in the shoe, lace the shoe snugly....