11 Super-Soft Bathrobes to Make Your Mornings More Luxurious

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. Investing in a great bathrobe is a simple way to add a little luxury to your daily routine. Courtesy of brands/Laneen Wells you could trust our recs: Wereveryserious about ourloungewear. For something thatll keep you warm on chilly mornings, you cant go wrong with cashmere or fleece....

September 18, 2024 · 2 min · 326 words · Laura White

A Day Out With the Dads and Daughters Who Love Women’s Basketball

Buoyant pop rhythms blasting from nearby speakers contributed to the festive Game Day atmosphere. (Espresso, anyone?) The size and diversity of the crowd was a testament to the WNBAs broad appealand newfound visibility. Dolly Faibyshev Father-daughter duos made up a not-insignificant portion of the crowd. Some dads felt that womens sports had been historically overlooked and wanted to do their part to change that. I wanted to come because I wanted to spend time with my dad, one young girl told me....

September 18, 2024 · 4 min · 849 words · Donna Rowe

The 9 Best Cushioned Treadmills in 2024

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 feel better [after] your workout, she says. Courtesy of the brands / Catherine Clark Otherwise, you could end up with an overpriced clothes hanger. Even someone with cranky joints might find their steps feel a little easier on this cushioned deck. Our fave features:This treadmill is tricked out with an impressive amount of user-friendly tech....

September 18, 2024 · 4 min · 669 words · Amy Perez

The Best Cozy Gaming Accessories of 2024

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. Unwinding after a long, stressful dayis never as easy as it sounds. Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells Some people turn to a good book, others preferpodcastsand theres always reality TV in a pinch. The first step to getting comfy is making your space a pleasant place to sit....

September 18, 2024 · 2 min · 234 words · Matthew Lane

Why Do Removable Sports Bra Pads Even…Exist?

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 wasnt going to happen. photo_chaz/CSA-Printstock/Getty Images/Amanda K Bailey So I let it be, and finished my run with the pad jutting through my shirt. So we went straight to the source: the brands that make them. Heres what they said. Why do so many sports bras have removable pads anyway?...

September 18, 2024 · 2 min · 377 words · Brittany Mcbride

11 Comfy, Supportive Bralettes You’ll Want to Wear Every Single Day

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. Most of the support from any bra comes from the band, Kaplan says. Courtesy of brands / Laneen Wells The band should sit around your ribcage and not ride up between your shoulder blades. Kaplan recommends picking a soft, stretchy fabric like nylon or spandex....

September 17, 2024 · 2 min · 387 words · Tyler Ward

We Know Scented Pads and Tampons Aren’t Good for Vaginas. So Why Do Brands Still Offer Them?

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 idea that periods are unclean was baked right in. Getty Images/pixelshot/Amanda K Bailey Theres so much paranoia and shame. But as any ob-gyn will tell you, itsnormalfor your vagina to havesome kind of smell. The vagina cleans itself, so you dont need products or perfumes to cover an odor....

September 17, 2024 · 2 min · 403 words · Andrew Hill

13 Comfy, Supportive Walking Shoes for Flat Feet

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. Havingflat feetdoesnt mean youre destined for a life of discomfort. Courtesy of the brands / Gabrielle Castrillon Our picks include expert-recommended brands like Hoka and Chaco, as well as SELF editortested and approved options. We also like this style forrunners with flat feet, especially if your feet are on the narrow side....

September 16, 2024 · 2 min · 415 words · Melissa Mccormick

What to Do If Imposter Syndrome Is Making You Feel Super Insecure at Work

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. Sometimes, just one slip-up at work can make me second-guess my entire career.Am I even qualified? CSA-Prinstock/Getty Images Why was I hired in the first place? Any minute now my colleagues will realize I dont belong. In fact,researchshows that highly accomplished people tend to question their competency the most....

September 16, 2024 · 3 min · 533 words · William Robbins

17 Office-Friendly Sneakers You Can Add to Your Workwear Rotation

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. Between SELF staffer favorites, online bestsellers, and even a fewSneaker Awardwinners, weve assembled quite the list. Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells Come to think of it, you may even want to wear theseoutsideof the workweek too. The best work sneakers Tired of loafers, clogs, and ballet flats?...

September 13, 2024 · 3 min · 463 words · Daniel Lee

How to Get Rid of a Cystic Pimple That’s Deep and Painful

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. Acne cysts arent like classic pimples. Dani Ferrasanjose/Getty Images Here, dermatologists share a few cystic acne treatments that might make a difference. But first, what is cystic acne? Also, you may simply be cursed with genes that make you prone to producing excess oil....

September 13, 2024 · 2 min · 372 words · Gregory Torres

My Body Is One Enormous Knot, But These Massagers Ease My Pain

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. Thanks to my sedentary job and body-wrecking hobbies (hi, rock climbing! Original images by SELF staff / Laneen Wells I even have ahandheld scraping-and-kneading toolthat looks more like a paperweight than anything for muscular relief. But at least in my case, more often than not, they make a huge difference....

September 13, 2024 · 3 min · 454 words · Kelly Barnett

The Best Tennis Gear for Beginners, According to Pros

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. Has watching theParis Olympicsand theUS Opengotten you hyped about tennis and itching to pick up a racquet? Courtesy of brands/Laneen Wells Thecute outfits, the workout you get during the match…whats not to, um,love? But getting out on the court can be intimidating if youre new to the sport....

September 12, 2024 · 1 min · 162 words · James Boyer