Sex Isn’t Sinful, It’s Natural—and We Should Teach Kids That

Abstinence: how Jesus was born. Its a wonderful fantasy. Mary and Joseph loved each other so much that they didnt even need tohave sex to conceivea baby. Bettmann/Getty Images Humanity got a savior without all the messiness of penises and vaginas. Because as we learned in the garden, sex is bad for some reason. Over the centuries (millennia?) the concept of sex devolved into something sinful, much like murder is sinful....

August 24, 2017 · 2 min · 326 words · Danny Marquez

I Tried Peel-Off 'Foundation' and It Was a Total Mess

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. Korean beautyremains trendy for many reasons. Typically the products are fun, playful, and innovative. Case in point: a Korean peel-off foundation thats been making its rounds online. On top of all that, the website claims that this skin-care patch can also fight acne. It was impossible to get a full ingredient list and therefore understand how this skin patch works....

August 23, 2017 · 4 min · 771 words · Robert Hammond

Leaving My Good Relationship Was the Best Decision I've Ever Made

I never imagined in a million years I would leave Mark, who really seemed like my perfect match. Mark and I adored each others company and rarely fought. We had greatsex, and often. The author in Italy after her breakup. Courtesy of Savanna Swain-Wilson We communicated openly and supported each others goals unconditionally. We wanted to see each other succeed, and that alone made our love so genuine and pure....

August 23, 2017 · 2 min · 388 words · Lisa Allen

16 Delicious Ways to Use a Spaghetti Squash

Not that you’ll want to wait that long after ogling over these 16 creative spaghetti squash recipes. Spaghetti Squash Lasagna BakefromMinimalist Baker The best part about this recipe? No dealing with those pesky breakage-prone lasagna noodles. https://cookieandkate.com/ Twice-Baked Italian Spaghetti SquashfromThe Fitchen It’s like a twice-baked potato with a pasta-night upgrade.

August 22, 2017 · 1 min · 51 words · David Shaffer

33 Possible Reasons Why You Feel Tired All the Time

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 the question that comes up most often when talking to yourself (its totally fine!) If you always feel tired, it could be due to lifestyle factors or even a health condition. is Why am I always tired? We all get a bit tired, but normal fatigue gets better with proper rest....

August 22, 2017 · 5 min · 992 words · Anthony Beard

R&B Artist Sevyn Streeter Isn't Staying Silent About Her Depression

But behind the facade,depressionbegan seeping in. Streeter was struggling with whether or not she wanted to live. She, likeso many other black women, kept these emotions hidden. Photo by Dennis Leupold As many as two thirds of people with depression dont seek treatment, according to research inJAMA Internal Medicine. The problem is especially pervasive in the black community. SELF: Your album titleGirl Disrupteddraws a direct parallel to the 1999 movieGirl Interrupted....

August 22, 2017 · 4 min · 692 words · Raymond Matthews

Farro Is Totally the New Quinoa—Here Are 7 Ways I've Been Eating It

If you ask me, though, quinoa’s 15 minutes of fame are long over. My favorite whole grain lately? When cooked, it’s plump, dense, chewy, and has a strong nutty flavor. Andrew Purcell, Carrie Purcell It’s also easier to cook than other grains that require simmering or steaming. (If you’re curious,here’s exactly how to cook every grain.). Cooked farro also keeps better in the fridge than rice because it doesn’t dry out as much....

August 21, 2017 · 1 min · 163 words · Alexandra Brown

The 9 Most Popular Wellness Travel Destinations on Pinterest

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. Imagine coming back from a life-changingtripfeeling like you’re ready to take on the world. Christopher Malcolm Id be lying if I said Ive neverthought about it. And its not just yoga retreats, although searches for them are also up 77 percent. Here are the top nine pinned destinations and where to stay according to Pinterest and Airbnb....

August 21, 2017 · 2 min · 399 words · Linda Johnson

What 'Drawing in Your Ribs' Actually Means in Yoga

One yoga instructor on Instagram decided to break down once and for all what it actually looks like. Watch the video here: This content can also be viewed on the site itoriginatesfrom. Seattle-based yoga instructorRobin Martinagrees. Thomas Barwick/Getty Images By properly activating your core this way, you help protect yourlow back, Martin explains. “We have a tendency to bend from the natural curve of our low spine. “Lengthening the tailbone takes compression out of the lumbar spine (low back)....

August 21, 2017 · 1 min · 170 words · Peter Bautista

I Didn't Think I Was Competitive—Until I Met My Gym Frenemy

We were approaching the five-minute mark in our mid-classplank contest, and I refused to drop first. I was giving a huge fuck, tightening every muscle to hold out just a little longer. Just until Garrett gave up. Caiaimage/Trevor Adeline/Getty Images And then he did. Lest I look like I cared, I refrained from gloating. And Garrett, like a good classmate should, reached over and gave me a high five. Here I am snapping a photo of my deadlift personal record, which is another thing I never would have imagined I’d be proud of....

August 20, 2017 · 3 min · 484 words · Shirley Harrison

The Muscle Recovery Tool That's Been the Most Effective for Me in Preventing Future Injuries

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. I rarely everskip a workoutjust because. Courtesy of the author If Im sitting out a planned run, its usually due to illness, injury, or travel. However, when it comes to maintenance and injury-prevention extras, Ive historically been known to slack. He brought home theROLL Recovery R8two years ago when we were both training for theHouston Marathon....

August 19, 2017 · 2 min · 220 words · Kurt Walker

17 Celebrities Who Just Want to Give You Breakup Advice

There’s no right way to get over abreakup. “Cry if you have to, but it won’t be forever! You will find love again, and it will be even more beautiful! Anthony Harvey/Getty Images In the meantime enjoy all that YOU are!” Jennifer Lopez: Love yourself first. “You’ve got to love yourself first. You’ve got to be OK on your own before you’re OK with someone else. You’ve got to value yourself and know that you’re worth everything....

August 18, 2017 · 4 min · 738 words · Paul Robbins

20-Minute Strength Training Workout for Runners

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. Ignoringstrength workoutsisn’t doing your body or your race time any favors, though. Katie Thompson “While it may seem like runners only need to run, its actually far from the truth. We asked Glazer to put together a strength workout that runners can easily incorporate into their routines....

August 18, 2017 · 1 min · 173 words · Stacy Martin