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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. Thekettlebellis well known as a tool for building strength and power. Katie Thompson But something you may not consider is that a lot of kettlebell moves also make greatcore exercises. As a result, these moves call on your core to provide both stability and strength....

If someone you love is hurting themselves throughself-harm, you may feel at a loss. Or maybe they have opened up to you, but youre still unsure of the right way to help. National Library of Medicine. Morgan Johnson Given that everyself-harm scenario(and friendship) is a little different, its hard to issue one-size-fits-all advice. A lot of how you handle this will depend on the specific situation. Before you say anything, choose a good time for both of 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. As much as science has come to understand the human body, its still full of mysteries. Getty / Julien Fourniol / Baloulumix How do ourbrainsgenerate consciousness? Also…what even is belly button lint? Navel fluff is your bodys version of the stuff on your dryers lint screen....

Yourskincant talk, but it can still express displeasure. This unnerving reaction is called contact dermatitis. There are two types of contact dermatitis. Getty / everydayplus Contact dermatitis can be either irritant or allergic. Irritant contact dermatitis happens when you touch something that harms the top layer of your skin. As theMayo Clinicnotes, this is the more common jot down of contact dermatitis. However, makeup tends to lead to more allergic contact dermatitis than its irritant counterpart....

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. Anyone who knows me understands that Im picky when it comes to myskin care. Morgan Johnson Ready to hit refresh on your skin-care routine? Read on for some of my favorite products that are ondeep discountthis weekend. Bonus: The cleanser is also anti-inflammatory and ideal forsensitive skin....

Anyone whos fallen off a bed or taken an elbow to the face knows that. Maybe you were going down on your partner and opened your eyes at precisely the wrong time. Perhaps you or your partner wasmasturbatingand that semen really went the distance. Getty / Morgan Johnson Either way, here you are. What do you do now? Getting semen in your eye typically isnt harmful, but it can hurt like hell....

The beauty industry is no different. Supporting these brands is an important way to help push the industry even further. We understand through firsthand lived experience the needs and wants of people of color, he tells SELF. Morgan Johnson I saw and learned from my parents that I could make literally anything I needed. Today, Oyin Handmade makes an assortment of food-grade hair- andbody-care productsfor women, men, and kids. Napier says that while shes glad that people are celebrating Black-owned businesses now, its come at a cost....

Ive always been in awe ofsurfers. (you might check out footage from the competition onRed Bull TVto get an idea.) On the trip, we had a few opportunities to do as the pro surfers do. Nick Gruen / Red Bull Both were challenging, but I could keep up. Rock running, on the other hand, was one of the hardest things Ive ever done. First, heres a little background on why surfers rock run in the first place....

Every time I cook withbeets, my kitchen ends up looking like a crime scene. And of course it’ll be all over my face, hands, and clothes, too. There’s really no hiding it when I’ve made something with beets. cookedphotos / Getty Images Here, I test the beet-making methods and tricks that experts say will keep yourkitchen the tidiest. These varieties are commonly available at farmer’s markets and stores like Whole Foods Market....

Otherwise known as my nightmare fuel. Even that was a little too much of an adrenaline rush for my liking. He chose a well-known route dubbed Freerider. Alex Honnold making the first free solo ascent of El Capitan’s Freerider in Yosemite National Park. The first thing I noticed when interviewing Honnold was how chill he is. Hes been climbing since he was a kid and started competing in the sport over 20 years ago....

Plaqueis basically the bane of your mouths existence. This sticky film can accumulate on your teeth and lead to issues likecavitiesand sore, puffy gums. Is a water flosser the best way to prevent grody plaque from building up between your teeth? Getty / Ekaterina_Vitchenko We talked tooral healthexperts for the answer. Just like string floss, a water flosser cleans between your teeth. Removing little bits of gunk from your teeth is super important....

Hopefully youre never in the position of being scared for a friend whos passed out drunk. Many drunken nights end with nothing worse than ahangover. We get why you might be hesitant to spring into action. Getty / Steve Prezant You might also worry that making a big deal over it will brand you as a buzzkill. But if someone is passed out from alcohol, theres a very real chance theyre in life-threatening trouble....

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. We chatted with a few experts to learn more. Westend61 / Getty Images Heres everything you gotta know about this buzzy fitness trend. Though, each jot down seems to be beneficial in different situations. It also helps getthe mind-muscle connectiongoing so that your brain is ready to tackle the movements, too....