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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. Content note: This story contains potentially triggering details about diet culture and body image. Adobe Stock I feasted on paella, beef cheeks, and delectable hams and cheeses, and enjoyed Spanish tortilla. I quenched my thirst with more glasses of wine and sangria than I can count....

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 only trouble is that there are more pleasure products out there than unread emails in your inbox. Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells To help you out, we created the ultimate list of our very favorite sex toys for all. Best Wand Vibrators Most wand vibrators have ball-shaped heads, long handles, and intense motors....

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. California-based athleisure brand Vuori is known for high-quality activewear thats both comfortable and practical. Courtesy of SELF editors/Wesley Hall Last month Vuori unveiled its newest collection: theV1 Uplift Evolveline, which promised a comfortable, stretchy fit. Below are the teams honest thoughts. Where the bra really excelled was its fabric....

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. Experiencing nature wherever you live is important for reasons beyond your personal health too. María Jesús Contreras Thing is, sometimes you cant get outside as much as youd likeor at all. Or perhaps you live in an urban area thats surrounded by skyscrapers and concrete instead of trees and grass....

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 youre a fan of cushy, highly-padded sneakers, youve come to the right place. Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells Our top picks Jump to: What should you look for in a walking shoe? Dr. DeLott says to look for shoes with materials and features like gel, foam, and air pockets....

The day-ruining nature of migraine attacks is a fact of life for many people who have the condition. Lets be honest: For many people, navigating family dynamics can be tricky in general. Someone can look healthy on the outside but be suffering greatly from this sometimes-disabling illness. Good Studio/Adobe Stock/Amanda K Bailey But opening up the conversation can lead to better relationships for everybody. Plus, you’re free to help your family helpyouin the moments when you need that most....

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. Theyre also really lightweightperfect for hot, humid days. Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells These are a classic for a reason, Hrustic says. Theyre also really well structured (not too flowy). Lululemon Hotty Hot High-Rise Lined Short (4-in.) ), but when she does choose to wear them she likes Lululemons Hotty Hots....

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. We hope these wellness products bring you as much joy as they brought us. Courtesy of brands / Soleil Summer I gave them to my husband instead, so he surprised me with this Powerbeats pair for Christmas. I was skeptical, but now I adore 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. To help you pick the best options out there, we reached out to fitness experts to learn more. Inti St. Clair/Adobe Stock Air:If youve ever used a rower at your gym, chances are it was an air rower. That fan helps to create air resistance, which increases with the force, or power, youre producing....

In my scramble to get it removed ASAP, I bounced between tons of new specialists. The specifics of my condition were uncommon, but the organizational issues it threw me up against are not. And anyone can (understandably!) Mint Images/Getty Images Just having the file available will almost always save everyone a ton of stress and uncertainty. All of that information has potential value for informing and personalizing medical care. The goal is to enable health care professionals to easily understand the most important information, she says....

Ah, the elusive headstand. And many people attempt to do just that, by kicking their way to a headstand. So lets get this out of the way. Katie Thompson hey, I beg you, dont kick your way to a headstand! Head and spinal injuries can be very dangerous and can cause long-term damage. Most of the time, people are kicking because they cant get themselves up otherwise. Katie Thompson So if kicking is out, whats the best way to get up?...

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. Theres no denying the satisfaction you feel after a seriously good fitness class. Courtesy of brand/Wesley Hall When we say Peloton alternative, were not talking about any standard indoor exercise bike. Ahead, we tapped a handful of certified cycling instructors for their advice when youre ready to saddle up....

9/10 All products featured on SELF are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Before testing out the Original Hydrow Pro Rower, I was a rowing newbie. It was probably one of the only major exercise modalities Ihaventtried, and Ive dabbled in a whole bunch. In all that time, though, I havent really dipped my toe into rowing....