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.
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.
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.
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.
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How We Picked the Winners of the 2024 SELF Healthy Home Awards
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Discomfort with my body as a trans man kept me out of the pool for years. Now, finally, I can jump back in.
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Try the ‘Five Things’ Method When You Need to Tidy Your Home But Have Zero Energy
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