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
18 Pairs of Comfy Walking Shoes for Every Occasion
Whether you’re running errands, taking long strolls, or standing all day.
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By Sara Coughlin and Sarah Madaus
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
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
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.
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By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T.
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
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
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
Trending Stories
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
17 Comforting Meals to Bring to a Friend Who Is Grieving
Take a worry off their plate by filling it with food.
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By Audrey Bruno
ADD TO CART
10 Practical and Comfy Pairs of Hiking Leggings
Pull them on, get outside.
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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
41 Excellent Memorial Day Deals You Can Shop Right Now
It’s never too early to save on comfy sneaks, clever cookware, and editor-approved leggings.
By Malia Griggs and Sara Coughlin
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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
SELF Daily
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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
3 Ways to Unclog a Miserably Stuffy Nose
If allergies, a cold, or something else has you blocked, don’t just try to blow through it.
By Alexis Berger
How to Follow the WNBA Draft If You’re Newly Obsessed With Women’s Basketball
From which team picks first to how much the athletes will get paid, we have the answers.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
25 Target Memorial Day Deals That You Can Grab Right Now
We’re seeing major discounts on smartwatches, fitness equipment, and more.
By Jessica Kasparian
On Just Made Its First-Ever Gym Shoe—Here’s How They Look, Feel, and Perform During Workouts
They’re especially great for a specific kind of routine.
By Christa Sgobba, C.P.T.
Health
‘Possibly Counterfeit’ Botox Has Been Linked to Hospitalizations and Illness in 2 States
Health officials say several women have reported botulism-like symptoms.
By Jessica Chia
5 Things All Parents of Black Tweens Should Know About Hidradenitis Suppurativa
A lot of kids are too embarrassed to talk about it.
By Ade Onibada
How to Start Small Rituals That Make Every Day Feel Special
A psychologist and Harvard professor lets us in on the magic behind meaningful routines.
By Grace McCarty