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What Coming Out as a Lesbian Looked Like for One Married Mom in Her 50s
The author of our June SELF Well-Read Book Club pick talks community, courage, and living authentically.
By Grace McCarty
Here’s What’s in Padma Lakshmi’s Self-Care Survival Kit
Including the drugstore lotion she never leaves home without and the perfect loungewear dress.
By Abbey Stone
Yes, You Should Always Change Your Tampon After Going for a Swim
Ob-gyns say this simple step can save you a lot of trouble down there.
By Erica Sloan
Introducing the 2024 SELF Healthy Beauty Awards!
We scrubbed, slathered, swatched, and styled our way through 1,300 products to find the best new skin, hair, body, makeup, and oral care products of the year.
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33 Beauty Deals Worth Shopping at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Give your routine a boost for summer.
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Bird Flu Is Spreading. Here’s Everything You Should Know Right Now
We asked experts about runny eggs, milk, fatality rates, and more.
By Katie Camero
Bestie behavior
16 People Who Actually Made New Friends in Adulthood Share How They Did It
If you feel like it’s too late—or too hard—let these meet-cutes be your inspiration.
By Anna Borges
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She brings as much personality to the track as she does talent.
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By Grace McCarty
I Was Diagnosed With a Terminal Illness at Age 20. Here’s How Dark Humor Is Helping Me Cope
“I have bad days, but I have plenty of good days too.”
By Julia Sullivan
26 Cozy and Cool Wellness Deals You Can Shop at Nordstrom Right Now
You don’t have to wait until the Anniversary Sale to save.
By Sara Coughlin
Trending Stories
‘The Only Way Through Is Out’ Is Our June SELF Well-Read Book Club Pick
Author Suzette Mullen on the terror and absolute joy of coming out later in life.
By Grace McCarty
Life
How to Prevent a Body Image Spiral When You Put on Summer Clothes
When the swimsuits, shorts, and tank tops come out, so do the insecurities.
By Cathryne Keller
Health
Looking for the Best Mattress for Side Sleepers? Rest Easy With Our Picks
They've been rigorously tested for pain-free snoozing.
By Nicole Gleichmann and Jasmine Seales
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Cream de là creme
The Best Moisturizers and Eye Creams for Glowy, Gorgeous Skin
Hunting for “the one” can be tedious (and expensive), which is why we did it for you.
By Cathryne Keller
Mother pucker
9 Lip Balms, Oils, and Treatments That Really Pull Their Weight
Keep your mouth hydrated as you kiss, sip, and yap.
By Jenna Ryu
Serving face
18 Very Good Makeup Products That Will Transform Your Everyday Routine
Get ready with us (in record time) with these Healthy Beauty Award winners.
By Grace McCarty
Block party
17 Truly Exceptional Sunscreens for Your Face and Body
Following the SPF rules just got a lot easier.
By Sara Coughlin
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Scrub, wax, and moisturize every nook and cranny.
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Chosen ones
How We Picked the Winners of the 2024 SELF Healthy Beauty Awards
After testing 1,300 products, we have messy bathrooms, strong opinions, and everything you need to upgrade your routine.
By Grace McCarty
Chompions
The Best Oral Care Products for a Healthier Smile
With the right tools, showing your teeth and gums some love can actually feel like a treat.
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Pore one out
27 Standout Serums, Exfoliants, and Masks That Really Deliver
RIP to the few inches of remaining space in your bathroom cabinet.
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Rooting for you
The Best New Shampoos and Conditioners to Make Wash Day Less of a Chore
We lathered, rinsed, and repeated (and repeated...), and these winners gave us the best hair days.
By Grace McCarty
Oh my wash!
10 Fantastic Facial Cleansers That’ll Remove Every Last Bit of Dirt, Sweat, and Makeup
Meet the Healthy Beauty Award winners that kept our skin feeling squeaky (yet comfortably) clean.
By Jenna Ryu
SELF Daily
Make your inbox healthier and happier with the latest SELF stories, delivered fresh daily.
Crown jewels
28 Hair Treatments and Tools That’ll Make Everyone Say ‘Wow, You Look Great Today’
Salon-quality products for your post-shower sprucing.
By Jessica Kasparian
Are My Nipple Bumps Normal or Something to Worry About?
Asking for my areolae.
By Korin Miller and Patia Braithwaite
9 Veggies, Fruits, and Herbs You Can Grow on Your Balcony or Patio
You don’t need a half-acre to grow your own summer bounty.
By Amy Wilkinson
25 Very Good Fitness and Wellness Deals to Shop at Amazon Right Now
Stock up on essentials for a chill, fun summer.
By Jessica Kasparian
Old School Cool: The Swaggiest Summer Olympics Uniforms of All Time
These retro looks deserve a revival during the Paris Games.
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But Seriously, How Does Tennis Scoring Work?
This absolute ace of a guide will clear up all the confusion.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Here’s How People With HS Cope When It’s Miserably Hot Out
Moisture-wicking fabrics, chafing powder, and battery-operated fans might be your best friends.
By Amy Norton
Your Guide to the 2024 Summer Olympics
Everything you should know leading up to the Paris Games, including how to tune in from home.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Step Workouts Are Suddenly Cool Again—And the Benefits Go Way Beyond Cardio
The iconic ’80s fitness fad got a modern makeover and TikTok is super into it.
By Jennifer Heimlich
SELF-Care / Don’t Care
Your favorite athletes and celebrities share their thoughts on self-care trends.
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