Total-Body Strength Workout

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. Yesterday started with a cardio push, so today were slowing things down to focus on building strength. Remi Pyrdol You should always start your workout with a warm-up and end with a cool-down. We suggest thisthree-move warm-upBianca created for the Challenge, and herfive-minute cool-down....

December 20, 2017 · 1 min · 192 words · Ashley Stevens

Understanding Endometriosis

Endometriosis most commonly involves your ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the tissue lining your pelvis. Rarely, endometrial tissue may spread beyond pelvic organs. Because this displaced tissue has no way to exit your body, it becomes trapped. When endometriosis involves the ovaries, cysts called endometriomas may form. Endometriosis can cause painsometimes severeespecially during your period. Fertility problems also may develop. Fortunately, effective treatments are available. The primary symptom of endometriosis is pelvic pain, often associated with your menstrual period....

December 20, 2017 · 3 min · 493 words · Mary Sanchez

Understanding Type 2 Diabetes

More common in adults, punch in 2 diabetes increasingly affects children as childhood obesity increases. Signs and symptoms of punch in 2 diabetes often develop slowly. Look for: See your doctor if you notice any throw in 2 diabetes symptoms. Insulin is a hormone that comes from the gland situated behind and below the stomach (pancreas). Glucosea sugaris a main source of energy for the cells that make up muscles and other tissues....

December 20, 2017 · 8 min · 1543 words · Brian Mack

Upper-Body and Core Strength Routine

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. Unilateral trainingwhere you work each side of your body individuallyis a great way to address flexibility or strength imbalances. Remi Pyrdol Try doing thistotal-body warm-upfirst, and finish your workout with thissoothing cool-down. The Workout Heres a detailed breakdown of the moves youll do. Do each move below for 60 seconds, resting 15 seconds between moves....

December 20, 2017 · 1 min · 139 words · Samantha Petty

12 Toast-Worthy Sparkling Wines Under $15

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. Plus, who doesn’t smile when they pop the a bottle? Cristina Cianci Sparkling wine doesn’t have to be expensivethere are plenty of bottles out there that cost under $15. First, we chatted with master sommeliers to get their take on theseinexpensive options. “Dont be discouraged just because they are inexpensive, as this doesnt mean they are bad....

December 19, 2017 · 2 min · 356 words · Anna Thomas

8 Women Share What It’s Like to Have Sex Again After an Abortion

But I hadnt yet talked to women about what happens nextwhat comesafterthe abortion. People Google the term sex after abortion roughly 2,000 times a month. Is sex going to hurt? Cultura RM Exclusive/Philipp Nemenz/Getty Images & Pinghung Chen/EyeEm/Getty Images/Collage by Cristina Cianci *Some names have been changed, and quotes have been edited and condensed for clarity. I had an abortion when I was 26, because I wanted one. It was an easy decision to makeand one Im extremely proud of....

December 19, 2017 · 4 min · 739 words · Nicole Lawson

Crying Is Not a Sign of Weakness

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. Her voice began to waver, her cheeks flushed and her eyes grew glassy. Photo byVolkan Olmezon Unsplash She started to cry. In front of people. It caused such an uproar that media outlets like theNew York TimesandNewsweeksaw fit to run entire columns about it....

December 19, 2017 · 3 min · 458 words · Jonathon Lawson

Meet the Director Making Crowdsourced Feminist Porn Straight From Your Fantasies

Can vampires smellperiod blood? And if so, will that make them hungry…or horny? Then eerie music starts to drip through the speakers, picking up to a steady pulse. Pornographer Erika Lust in her office // Courtesy of Erika Lust Films A woman stares out of her bedroom window at the street, from which the viewer watches. A figure flashes in front of the camera. I always had this huge conflict when it came to porn, she says....

December 19, 2017 · 3 min · 469 words · Mark Mclaughlin

Read This Before Spending Money on Adaptogens for Stress Relief (or Anything Else)

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. Are you feeling vaguely tired, anxious, maybe stressed? Mitch Hrdlicka/Getty Images Dont blame current events or thelooming holiday seasonyour bodys stress response system is probably out of whack. That all sounds great, but whatareadaptogens, exactly, and do they really do all these things? Adaptogens are natural substances, typically derived from plants, that supposedly help the body counteract and adapt tostress....

December 18, 2017 · 2 min · 276 words · Nicholas Morris

Ruby Rose Isn't Who You Say She Is

Ruby Rose was already famous when she moved to the United States six years ago. But we didnt know it. She was a VJ on MTV Australia. Jason Kim. Wardrobe Styling by Sean Knight. Makeup by Lottie using Dior Beauty at Lowe & Co. Hair by Mark Townsend at Starworks. Manicure by Emi Kudo for Opus Beauty. On Ruby: Jacket by Balenciaga. Sports bra by Nike. Shorts by 3.1 Phillip Lim....

December 18, 2017 · 3 min · 590 words · Jessica Gilmore

What Ironman World Champion Daniela Ryf Eats in a Day

Healthy eatinglooks different for everyone. After all, an Ironman includes a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.22-mile run. Being properly fueled is essential to get through long days of training and crush the competition on race day. Joern Pollex/Getty Images (Sound a lot different than your Sundays? As a triathlete, each day is different. Ill also have some water before the training session. Ryf’s breakfast After coffee and water, I get ready for my first workout of the day....

December 18, 2017 · 2 min · 364 words · Carrie Jones

47 Salad Dressing Recipes That Are So Much Better Than Store-Bought

Premadesaladdressings are convenient, sure, but theyre often bland, too sweet, watery, or oversalted. Along with being tasty AF and customizable, salad dressing recipes are usually super quick to whip up. (The most common method is to simply whisk, blend, or food-process all your ingredients together.) Dana and John Shultz viaMinimalist Baker Oh, and theyre generally more budget-friendly than the bottled stuff. Here are 47 amazing homemade salad dressing recipes. 1.Balsamic VinaigrettefromDamn Delicious Perhaps the most popular vinaigrette of all, this one is sweet but versatile....

December 15, 2017 · 3 min · 498 words · Jessica Moss

Ulta’s 20 Most Popular New Beauty Products in 2019

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. All products featured on SELF are independently selected by our editors. Images courtesy of Ulta If you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Pro-tip: Use the brush closer to your scalp for more lift at the root. Shoppers love its pleasant smell, and ability to minimize frizz without weighing their hair down....

December 15, 2017 · 1 min · 196 words · Stacy Jones