SELF
This Is What a 52-Year-Old Face Without Filters or Makeup Looks Like
For this installment of Group Shot, we photographed 10 middle-aged people and asked them about their skin care routines.
By Jenna Ryu
Photography by Lucas Michael
The Beginner’s Guide to Using a Vibrator
If you’re brand-new to this type of sex toy, here’s everything to know to have an amazing time.
By Anna Borges and Amy Rose Spiegel
8 Yoga Poses That’ll Help You Poop (After Class, Hopefully)
A routine won’t be a magic bullet, but it can make your bathroom trips a little smoother.
8 slides
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T.
Sweeping the competition
35 Home Care Essentials That’ll Keep Your Space Clean and Cozy
Introducing the winners of SELF’s first-ever Healthy Home Awards.
By Jenna Ryu
THE LATEST
15 Pulling Exercises to Fire Up the Entire Backside of Your Body
It’s easy to forget about these muscles—here’s how to give them the love they deserve.
15 slides
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
The Very Best Insoles for Flat Feet
Podiatrist-approved options for comfier, more supportive shoes.
By Nikhita Mahtani and Sara Coughlin
Love
8 People Share How Their Divorce Changed Their Life for the Better
“Finally, I loved what I did for a living. I loved who I was and the new friends I’d made.”
By Jenna Ryu
My ‘Flu’ Symptoms Turned Out to Be Early Signs of a Stroke
I was 32 years old and just trying to get through my shift.
By Julia Ries
20 Things Everyone in Their 20s Should Know About Fitness
These are the things I wish I’d known when I was figuring out what a healthy routine looks and feels like.
By Christa Sgobba, C.P.T.
The Best Mineral Sunscreens, According to Dermatologists
These options won’t leave you sticky, pale, or greasy.
16 slides
By Sarah Madaus and Jessica Kasparian
Trending Stories
Beauty
Probiotic Skin Care Is Having a Moment—But Does It Really Have Any Benefits?
“Good” bacteria are now popping up in serums and moisturizers. Here’s what experts think.
By Melanie Rud
9 Protein Powders That Actually Taste Good
Dietitian-approved options that’ll give your smoothies, shakes, and baked goods a boost.
By Sara Coughlin
Why It Can Take Years to Get an HS Diagnosis If You’re Black
Here’s how to get the help you deserve before you end up in the ER.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris
ADD TO CART
18 Pairs of Comfy Walking Shoes for Every Occasion
Whether you’re running errands, taking long strolls, or standing all day.
19 slides
By Sara Coughlin and Sarah Madaus
10 Practical and Comfy Pairs of Hiking Leggings
Pull them on, get outside.
11 slides
By Sara Coughlin
The Best Shoes for Anyone Who Deals With Plantar Fasciitis
Podiatrists and physical therapists share the sneakers, sandals, boots, and slippers that’ll keep your feet happy.
By Sarah Madaus and Sara Coughlin
The Best Amazon Memorial Day Deals You Can Shop Right Now
Because the sale isn't just reserved for the holiday weekend.
By Jessica Kasparian
More from Self
What My First Time Having Sex After Giving Birth Felt Like
It absolutely took longer than six weeks to get back in the groove.
By Julia Ries
Hey, Shoe Brands: Submit Your Best Kicks for Our 2024 Sneaker Awards
We can’t wait to put them to the test.
By Christa Sgobba, C.P.T.
This Easy Addition to Egg Muffins Can Double Your Protein at Breakfast
Make your meal prep go the extra mile.
By Audrey Bruno
The Truth About Popular Sleep Supplements, From Magnesium to Melatonin
Everyone is so, so tired—but popping a pill or sipping a glass of wine at bedtime might do more harm than good.
By Ali Finney
Love
6 Not-Obvious Signs You’re Falling Out of Love With Your Partner
There’s a difference between needing a little space and fantasizing about a separate life.
By Jenna Ryu
5 PCOS Signs You Might Think Are Totally Normal
No, you don't have to “just deal” with frustrating skin, hair, and period problems.
By Julia Sullivan
SELF Daily
Make your inbox healthier and happier with the latest SELF stories, delivered fresh daily.
17 Comforting Meals to Bring to a Friend Who Is Grieving
Take a worry off their plate by filling it with food.
17 slides
By Audrey Bruno
How to Get Rid of Gas Pain If You’re Feeling Crampy, Bloated, and Desperate for Relief
GI doctors say these tips can help you feel a little bit better until it all passes.
By Korin Miller
6 Signs of Cervical Cancer That Can Be Too Easy to Miss
Some of the symptoms can be mistaken for period problems.
By Julia Sullivan
Olivia Munn’s Cancer Treatment Led to ‘Medically Induced Menopause’—Here’s What That Means
The actor said she’s experiencing symptoms like hot flashes, thinning hair, and fatigue.
By Jenna Ryu
Residence experts
How We Picked the Winners of the 2024 SELF Healthy Home Awards
We scrubbed, steamed, and sanitized our way to the very best.
By Hannah Dylan Pasternak
New wave
Learning to Swim as an Adult Feels Like Coming Home
Discomfort with my body as a trans man kept me out of the pool for years. Now, finally, I can jump back in.
By S. Bear Bergman
I Have Endometriosis. Here Are the Excruciating Symptoms Doctors Dismissed for 10 Years
I was crawling to the bathroom. I was throwing up. I wouldn’t wish that on anybody.
By Reina Sultan
Life
Try the ‘Five Things’ Method When You Need to Tidy Your Home But Have Zero Energy
If a pile of dirty dishes or overflowing hamper is stressing you out, this therapist-approved strategy can help.
By Jenna Ryu
State of the union
Scheduling a Weekly ‘House Meeting’ With My Partner Changed My Damn Life
Now we save the stressful stuff for our check-ins so we can actually enjoy our couch time and date nights.
By Julia Ries