25 Hilarious Valentine’s Day Cards For Every Person In Your Life

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. Valentines Day 2016 is almost here! If you havent gotten your act together, dont worry, theres still time. For the person whos as grammar-obsessed as you are. Because maybe neither of you will admit it, but mixing these up could have been adeal breaker....

February 4, 2016 · 3 min · 508 words · James Flores

Channing Tatum Had A Valentine’s Day Date With A Very Lucky Stranger

One lucky woman got to experience just that on aJimmy Kimmel Livesegment that aired on February 3rd. Yeah, right, as if most women on earth wouldn’t pull a Katniss at that prospect. “Oh my God,” she says under her breath in the exact extremely-excited-yet-slightly-freaked-out voice we would use. What do you mean?! What’s happening?!" Meanwhile, in the studio, Kimmel leads Tatum over to a little love nest. For good measure, more hearts and Tatum’s face are projected all over the wall behind the couch....

February 4, 2016 · 1 min · 169 words · Justin Payne

12 Mindful Eating Tips That Will Change Your Relationship With Food

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. But were just so damn busy that eating often becomes a thing we do while were doing other things. (c) Thomas Barwick We eat at our desks or forget to have lunch all together. Family dinners sometimes feel like a luxury from a bygone era....

February 3, 2016 · 3 min · 492 words · Amanda Perez

17 Women Describe What It Actually Feels Like To Get An IUD

IUDs, orintrauterine devices, are changing the birth-control game. Hormonal IUDs deliver levonorgestrel, a synthetic version of the hormone progestogen. That’s especially true for one aspect: how the insertion actually feels. By Jocelyn Runice The insertion felt like a longer, pinchier Pap smearI have to imaginechildbirthis much worse. Abigail B. I got Mirena in March 2014. I went to Planned Parenthood, and it didn’t hurt as much as I thought it would!...

February 3, 2016 · 5 min · 973 words · Sean Williams

How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?

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. and maintain a salon-like finish. CSA Images/Getty Images Plus, even if you wash enough, it wont make a big difference without the right ingredients. But first, how do I know what hair key in I have? To double-check, she suggests taking a single strand between your fingers....

February 3, 2016 · 2 min · 336 words · Michelle Hamilton

Is It OK To Drink Alcohol While Pregnant? 10 Things You Should Know

FASD is a 100 percent preventable condition. Furthermore, three in four women who would like to get pregnant as soon as possible report drinking. The risk is real. Jocelyn Runice for SELF Why take the chance? This recommendation is the latest of many moves to educate women about FASD. Her daughter Karlie has severe FASD and at age 43 has the intellectual capacity of a first-grader. Jocelyn Runice for SELF...

February 3, 2016 · 2 min · 371 words · Katrina Johnson

Run A 10K: The Ultimate 8-Week Training Plan

Ready for a challenge, complete a 10K! Coach Katie Bottini, who competes in races and triathlons, created this beginner-friendly eight-week training plan. She’s coached two SELF editors to PRs in a 15Kso trust us, she knows her stuff! Check out the full plan below. Ready, set, run! Pin the calendar below. Jocelyn Runice Then scroll down to get the full details of the training plan. Jocelyn Runice Week 1: Monday SpeedJog for 5 minutes to warm up....

February 3, 2016 · 3 min · 548 words · Krystal Smith

Run A 5K: The Ultimate 8-Week Training Plan

Coach Katie Bottini, who competes in races and triathlons, created this beginner-friendly eight-week training plan. She’s coached two SELF editors to PRs in a 15Kso trust us, she knows her stuff! Ready to get started? Pin the calendar below. Then scroll down to get the full details of the training plan. Jocelyn Runice Week 1: Monday SpeedJog for 5 minutes to warm up. Sprint for 30 seconds; walk for 1 minute....

February 3, 2016 · 2 min · 336 words · Danielle Gardner

Run A Half Marathon: The Ultimate 8-Week Training Plan

Coach Katie Bottini, who competes in races and triathlons, created this beginner-friendly eight-week training plan. She’s coached two SELF editors to PRs in a 15Kso trust us, she knows her stuff! Check out the step-by-step breakdown of each day’s workout belowyou’re going to OWN it on race day! Pin the calendar below. Then scroll down to get the full details of the training plan. Jocelyn Runice Week 1: Monday SpeedJog for 5 minutes to warm up....

February 3, 2016 · 3 min · 570 words · Alexis Torres

Work Every Muscle In Your Body With These 7 Moves

This article originally appeared in the March 2016 issue of SELF. Moves like these amp up coordination and help prevent injury. Try thisno-gear-neededbody-weight routine to boost brainpower while sculpting from head to toe. Justin Steele; Graphics Valerie Fischel YOUR TRAINER:Alex Silver-Fagan, a Nike trainer andCityRowinstructor in New York City. YOU’LL NEED:Just some space to move. DO:The moves in order, cycling through them twice, two or three times per week. Pin the routine below and scroll down to see a GIF of each exercise....

February 2, 2016 · 2 min · 260 words · Amanda Bennett

16 Period Facts All Grown Adults Should Understand

I’m just going to start by saying that periods f*cking suck. A not-insignificant amount of blood. There are a few things that help me feel better during “that time of the month.” Jocelyn Runice It also really, really helps to talk about it. Empathy is a powerful thing. I know that someone who’s never menstruated couldn’t possibly empathize. Symptoms can vary from cycle to cycle. And even if we do, were never totally ready for it....

February 1, 2016 · 2 min · 412 words · Amanda Gomez

6 Of The Best Bodyweight Arm Exercises That Aren’t Push-Ups

But they arent the onlystrong-arm exercisein town. (Thats him demonstrating each move below!) These moves are effective at engaging your biceps, triceps, and shoulder muscles. Add one (or more!) Think of it this wayyoure not breaking up with push-ups, youre just not in an exclusive relationship. Then reverse the movement to return to a forearm plank. Think about pushing away from the ground the entire time, Sulaver says. And try not to sag into your shoulders, keep your spine long and core tight throughout the exercise....

February 1, 2016 · 2 min · 306 words · Brian Sims

Ellie Kemper Shares What You Don't Know About "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt"

Season two of the show will be released on April 15, and we’re definitely counting down. “He has such a great comic sensibility,” she says. I take that as a compliment that you think my schedule is insane. NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 26: Actress Ellie Kemper attends UCB Theater Presents: The 17th Annual Del Close Improv Comedy Marathon Press Conference at Sun West Studios on June 26, 2015 in New York City....

February 1, 2016 · 4 min · 775 words · Paul Taylor