How My Husband and I Make Our Marriage Work, Even With Chronic Illness

Learning to live with achronic illnessis a lot like throwing darts at a moving target in the dark. And when you add another person into the mix, things can get even trickier. It’s thought that the disease amplifies pain by affecting the way the brain interprets pain signals. Image Source/Getty Images/Graphic by Cristina Cianci Well figure this out, he said. And well do it together. “Men are more socialized to provide the financial resources....

September 26, 2017 · 3 min · 460 words · Fernando Gonzalez

How to Wash Your Face for Clearer, Healthier Skin

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. If youve ever wondered how to wash your face the right way, youre not alone. Scott Kleinman/Getty Images In fact, certain skin types benefit from a specific face-washing routine. But its worth the effort to get it right. Learn them now so youll know how to wash your face the right way, every time....

September 25, 2017 · 3 min · 578 words · Abigail Morgan

11 Ways to Use Canned Tomatoes That Don't Include Spaghetti Sauce

Cannedtomatoesare one of those ingredients I can never figure out how to use. Not sure where to start? These 11 recipes are here to help. https://www.connoisseurusveg.com/ Fromsandwichestochilito salsa, there’s bound to be an idea here that you love. Bonus: you’re able to make it in aslow-cooker. Slow-Cooker Chicken FajitasfromCooking Classy Tomatoes give these veggie-packed chicken fajitas a bright punch of flavor. Tempeh ChilifromConnoisseurus Veg Tomatoes add a nice depth to this tempeh- and bean-filled vegetarian chili....

September 22, 2017 · 1 min · 122 words · Christopher Pham

16 Delicious Gluten-Free Products You Can Buy at the Supermarket

Anyone who follows a gluten-free diet knows that certain products can be pretty hard to find. Over half of the products we chose are certified gluten-free! That said,non-celiac gluten sensitivityis still a pretty misunderstood condition. Graphic by Cristina Cianci Made from oats, corn, and rice, the puffs are crunchy and sweet. The slices are sturdy enough to hold up to our favorite sandwich toppings. According to testers, the bread tastes best when it’s toasted....

September 22, 2017 · 2 min · 256 words · Michelle Cooper

My Boyfriend and I Are Splitting the Cost of My IUD, and That’s How It Should Be

near misses and I didnt bring one, did you bring one? (It is also the most effectiveemergency contraceptionif inserted up to five days after unprotected sex.) But as an independent contractor, I can’t gethealth insurancethrough an employer. Courtesy of Taylor Kay Phillips I had money in a health savings account, but paying $1,100 would deplete the entire thing. Luckily, Felipe stepped up to the plate. Initially, accepting his offer seemed like a no-brainer....

September 22, 2017 · 2 min · 386 words · Stephen Torres

The Story Behind that Couples Boudoir Shoot You're Seeing Everywhere

Arryn and Stephanie* recently modeled forWolf & Rose Photography’sBria Terry in a couples boudoir shoot. Terry captured the couple’s captivating romance in a series of intimate, lakeside photos. Terry recently uploaded the photos to Facebook, and the internet was moved. Wolf & Rose Photography “This shoot just seems more pure to me,” Stephanie toldBrides. “you might show your actual connection mentally and physically. In the normal, clothed key in of session you cant portray that as well....

September 22, 2017 · 3 min · 533 words · Alexandria Dunn

12 Healthy Muffin Recipes to Bake Right Now

Muffins are one of my all-time favoritecomfort foodsto bakeand, more importantly, to eat. Take these 12 health-ified muffins, for example. Here are some of my favorites, along with the ones I’m dying to try. https://minimalistbaker.com/ Healthy Double Chocolate Zucchini MuffinsfromRunning With Spoons Chocoholics, this one’s for you. These cocoa-packed zucchini muffins are like having healthy dessert for breakfast. (Because pancakes with maple syrup are a lot tougher to eat on the go, anyway....

September 21, 2017 · 1 min · 115 words · Linda Ayala

How to Tell If Your Hangover Anxiety Could Be a Problem

For some drinkers, hangxietythats hangoveranxiety, for the uninitiatedis almost as reliable as thepounding headacheand queasy stomach. Its the feeling of dread that follows a night of heavy imbibing. That chill, fun vibe that accompanies having a few (or a bunch) of drinks is gone. Adobe Stock / Mariela Naplatanova Now you just feel anxious. Your mind races, maybe your palms sweat, maybe you get a stomachache. It turns out that hangxiety might in fact be a thing that has both physiological and psychological explanations....

September 21, 2017 · 3 min · 446 words · Edward Morse Jr.

The Death of a 12-Year-Old Boy From Sepsis Is a Tragic Reminder to Always Clean Your Cuts

A family in New York is hoping to raise awareness ofsepsisafter the death of their 12-year-old son. He ended up developing the life-threatening complication after his cut became infected. The next day, Rory had a high fever, so his parents took him to the pediatrician. Courtesy of the Rory Staunton Foundation He was very weak, Orlaith says. He was leaning on me coming into the pediatricians office. However, his fever stayed high and he seemed to get worse overnight....

September 21, 2017 · 2 min · 347 words · Crystal Robinson

13 Chicken Dinners That Need 5 Ingredients or Fewer

Afive-ingredient chicken dinner, on the other hand, is definitely within the realm of possibility. Since these recipes have such short ingredient lists, they’re incredibly easy to prepare. These 13 recipes are the ones I’m loving lately. https://www.wellplated.com Some are set-it-and-forget-it slow-cooker recipes, others are one-pan dinners that come together in no time. Despite how foolproof they are, they’re all surprisingly diverse and interesting. Add them to your recipe roster and take the stress out of healthy weeknight cooking....

September 20, 2017 · 1 min · 169 words · Shaun Bennett

What to Say—and What Not to Say—to Someone Going Through IVF

If you have difficulty conceiving, its comforting to know thatin vitro fertilizationis an option. That said, no one ever actuallywantsto go through IVF. And it doesnt help that people dont really know how to act around you when youre going through it. CLFortin/Getty Images Karen says her friends and family tried to be supportive but ultimately, they didnt get it. I was more reluctant to talk about it and my friends were less likely to ask, she says....

September 20, 2017 · 3 min · 428 words · Rebecca Torres

12 Ways to Make Mushrooms Taste Like Meat

Mushroom BolognesefromGimme Some Oven This pasta dish was basically invented formeatless Monday. Portobello PupsfromLove and Lemons Not technicallyhot dogs, but pretty damn close TBH. Add them to baked potatoes, quiches, sandwiches, or wherever your heart desires bacon. https://minimalistbaker.com/ Whiskey Mushroom GravyfromConnoisseurus Veg This whiskey-infused mushroom gravy honestly might be better than regular, meat-based gravy. Mushroom and Kale TacosfromBrooklyn Supper Who needs carnitas when you have perfectly cooked mushrooms? Grilled Mushrooms on SkewersfromNatasha’s Kitchen No one will be mad if you serve theseskewersat a party....

September 19, 2017 · 1 min · 110 words · Tina Rogers

Emma Stone Put on 15 Pounds of Muscle to Play Billie Jean King in 'Battle of the Sexes'

Unsurprisingly, it took a lot of hard work in the gym for her to prep for this role. “She knew she’d be playing one of the greatest athletes ever. She took it really seriously,” Walsh adds. Michael Tran / Getty Images Still, Stone is just as goofy in the gym as you’d imagine. “Shes really really good at breaking me with laughter,” Walsh says. Here’s what Stone did to physically prepare for her epic role....

September 19, 2017 · 2 min · 306 words · Teresa Hoffman