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What ovulation signs can I look out for if I’m hoping to conceive? Answer From Yvonne Butler Tobah, M.D. Understanding when you’re ovulating—and having sex regularly five days before and on the day of ovulation—can improve the odds of conceiving. Ovulation is the process in which a mature egg is released from the ovary. Those […]
Continue ReadingFiguring out how to manage polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can feel like a maddening game of throwing darts while blindfolded. And maybe while using your non-dominant hand, too. PCOS is a hormonal disorder that can prompt a wide range of symptoms including irregular periods, excess facial hair, scalp hair loss, and acne, all of which […]
Continue ReadingSure, beauty products are great for dealing with things like dry skin or hair that just won’t do what you want. But they’re so much more than just solutions to problems. For many of us, our makeup, lotions, sprays, and scrubs help us unlock an inner strength; have you ever felt completely ready to take […]
Continue ReadingWhat is walking pneumonia? How is it different from regular pneumonia? Answer From Eric J. Olson, M.D. Walking pneumonia is an informal term for pneumonia that isn’t severe enough to require bed rest or hospitalization. You may feel like you have a cold. The symptoms are generally so mild that you don’t feel you need […]
Continue ReadingYour 20s can spark a rocky journey into self-sufficiency that makes it very easy (tempting, even) to put your health on the backburner. For many of us, it can feel like a hamster wheel of working and socializing and doing Big Things—while things like sleep, nourishment, and exercise fall by the wayside. (Take it from […]
Continue ReadingTrainer Kira Stokes wants to change your definition of “the gym.” “The gym exists far beyond four walls,” the New York-based fitness instructor and creator of the Kira Stokes Fit app, tells SELF. “The biggest gym and the best gym is often just the great outdoors.” Stokes, whose clients include Ashley Graham, Shay Mitchell, and […]
Continue ReadingWhen I was just starting out in the kitchen, spices intimidated me quite a bit. I was always afraid that I was going to use way too much of something and totally mess up my food, so I was often using way less than I should have. Even when I was following the measurements in […]
Continue ReadingThough traditional risotto is famously made with arborio rice—a starchy, short-grain rice that gives the dish its famously creamy texture—you can actually make it with a bunch of different whole grains. Farro, quinoa, couscous, oats—as long as it gets creamy after a while on the stove, it can be a great substitute for a risotto-like […]
Continue ReadingThe kettlebell is a stellar exercise tool, but it can be a little intimidating if you’ve never worked with one before. You’ve probably seen people on Instagram throwing them around or doing really complex moves that seem out of your league. The thing is, kettlebells aren’t just for super advanced exercisers. As long as you […]
Continue ReadingHere at #TeamSELF, we’re huge fans of athleisure wear. Since we practically live in leggings, and definitely swear by sweats, it should come as no surprise that we always keep an ear to the ground when it comes to the hottest new athleisure releases. Right now, there are some awesome collaborations that we’re coveting—like the […]
Continue ReadingThe mini resistance band is a small, but extremely mighty exercise tool. These colorful looped bands provide an effective, versatile, and convenient way to amp up your workouts. And though they’re commonly worn around the thighs or ankles as a way to fire up the muscles in your lower body, that’s not their only power. […]
Continue ReadingI think about my eyebrows a lot, maybe more than a person should. How they grow in, the next time I should get them waxed, and which products to use on them each day are just a small sampling of my daily inner brow dialogue. I have some sparse areas in each eyebrow and because […]
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