18 Best Sex Games That Bring Play to Your Pleasure in 2023

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. Thats where the best sex games come in. Courtesy of the brands / Amanda K. Bailey Mixed in are question cards that test your sexual knowledge and Risky or Frisky cards that throw in dares. And if you cant pay your competitors, you lose clothes instead of cash....

March 7, 2023 · 2 min · 227 words · Michael Thompson

Does Rowing ‘Count’ as Strength Training?

Rowinghas always been a great workout. Exercisers are drawn to the gym staple for a bunch of reasons, but theres one major one. This makes it a great full-body workoutand more than just a cardio challenge. Getty / Solskin Which begs the question: Does rowing count as cardio or strength training? While the ask is simple, the answer is a bit more nuanced. First of all, what exactly is rowing? Rowing the oar into the water provides the real-world resistance that makes each stroke feel so tough....

March 6, 2023 · 2 min · 335 words · Nancy Hunter

The 11 Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers in 2024

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 whatever position helps you drift off, you’ll need amattress that can support youall night long. Courtesy of the brand / Catherine Clark (Pressure-relieving top layers and zoned, or targeted, support are two helpful examples well explain below.) So, we did the legwork for you....

March 6, 2023 · 3 min · 535 words · Jordan Swanson

11 Best Heating Pads for Cramps, Muscle Aches, and Better Sleep

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. Maybe youre having some general aches and pains. Courtesy of brands / Amanda K Bailey Maybe your new workout regimen is leaving you sore AF. Or maybe you just desire that warm-to-your-core feeling that noblanketcan offer. What are the benefits of using heat therapy? To understand the benefits of a heating pad, its key to understand whats going on underneath the surface....

March 3, 2023 · 2 min · 380 words · Janice Rojas

Girlfriend Collective Review: 5 SELF Editors Put The Brand’s Newest Line to the Test

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. Last month, Girlfriend Collective unveiled its newest collection:Stretch Woven. Courtesy of brand/Soleil Summer This colorful line features seven activewear pieces that are perfect for everything from lounging at home to outdoor adventuring. Heres a little more info about Girlfriend Collective and what our editors thought of its newest line....

March 3, 2023 · 2 min · 344 words · Steve Stevens

How to Find ‘Microjoys’ When Everything Is Bad and You’re Not Okay

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. Deep in my bones, I know loss. Adobe Stock/Antonio J. Rodríguez V. Ive only ever known impermanence. And by virtue of all of this, Ive come to deeply understand the necessity of microjoys. Why are they called microjoys? But I could not reach for anything larger or further than that....

March 2, 2023 · 2 min · 334 words · Julian Wallace

8 Best Water Flossers to Clean Your Teeth and Gums

Health ConditionsChevron Oral HealthChevron 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. What exactlyisawater flosserand how is it different from regular floss? Courtesy of the brands / Soleil Summer What is a water flosser? What are the benefits of using a water flosser? For example, underneath [dental] bridges and around braces, says Dr....

February 27, 2023 · 2 min · 271 words · Barbara Lawson

12 Snacky Items That Will Make Any Spread Feel Fancy and Special

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 your classic charcuterie, composed of meat and often cheese. Chelsea Kyle. Prop Styling by Amy Elise Wilson at Laird and Good Company. Food Styling by Drew Aichele at Pat Bates & Associates. Last fall, thebutter boardwas everywhereyes, butterslathered and slippery, delicious and tempting for any bread wielder....

February 24, 2023 · 3 min · 440 words · Ralph Rogers

5 Throw-Together Meals for When You’re Busy, Stressed, or Too Damn Tired

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. Ultimately, the goal of selecting and celebrating these pantry staples is to make your life easier. Chelsea Kyle. Prop Styling by Amy Elise Wilson at Laird and Good Company. Food Styling by Drew Aichele at Pat Bates & Associates. But sometimes, I stray from that classic combination to absolutely glorious results....

February 24, 2023 · 2 min · 383 words · Theresa Johnston

7 Ways to Keep Your Pantry Tidy, Functional, and Slightly Less Chaotic

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. Your belovedgrains and chipsare stuffed behind the treat you snagged yesterday at Whole Foods. Sabrena Khadija Theres a half-eaten bag of popcorn that you last munched on…when, exactly? And how manyjars of marinaraarereallyburied back there? Getting a handle on organizing your pantry can streamline your snacking habits and meal prep, sure....

February 24, 2023 · 2 min · 406 words · Lynn Lee

How Best to Help People Facing Food Insecurity

A pantry can feel like a lifeline, especially if you dont have much money or time to cook. Members of marginalized groups are especially likely tolack consistent accessto nourishing food. Engelhard says kids who grow up without enough food to eat face a host of challenges as a result. Sabrena Khadija Here are a few ways to redistribute food to those who need it. If that doesnt turn anything up, though, dont throw in the towel just yet!...

February 24, 2023 · 3 min · 476 words · Mr. James Boone

The 2023 Pantry Awards: The Best Chips, Crackers, Bars, Pretzels, and Popcorn

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 a solid chance that some of your favorite memories involve food. Chelsea Kyle. Prop Styling by Amy Elise Wilson at Laird and Good Company. Food Styling by Drew Aichele at Pat Bates & Associates. Whats a dinner party without an eclectic cheese-and-cracker plate?...

February 24, 2023 · 3 min · 517 words · Brett Jackson

The 2023 Pantry Awards: The Best Sauces, Spreads, and Oils

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 simple answer is flavor. Chelsea Kyle. Prop Styling by Amy Elise Wilson at Laird and Good Company. Food Styling by Drew Aichele at Pat Bates & Associates. Furthermore, cooking new recipes can be time consuming, exhausting, and plain old difficult. Thats where having the right sauces, spreads, oils, and condiments come in handy....

February 24, 2023 · 3 min · 518 words · Jacob Nelson