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4 Acupressure Points That Relieve Jaw Tension in 60 Seconds, According to a Dentist
June 18, 2019
4 Acupressure Points That Relieve Jaw Tension in 60 Seconds, According to a Dentist
Jaw tension is sneaky. It steals your joy when you're all caught up in your…
By Kells McPhillips
Real talk: Is going to an infrared sauna worth the hype?
June 18, 2019
Real talk: Is going to an infrared sauna worth the hype?
Skin care has gone high-tech—just look at the slew of at-home LED masks and microneedling…
By Alanna Nuñez
The foam rolling technique an orthopedic surgeon swears by for hip pain
June 17, 2019
The foam rolling technique an orthopedic surgeon swears by for hip pain
I used to think hip pain was only something cute little old ladies complained about.…
By Tehrene Firman
What Is the Best Time To Take Probiotics for Your Gut Health?
June 17, 2019
What Is the Best Time To Take Probiotics for Your Gut Health?
If you take a probiotic supplement, it’s only natural that you’ll want to reap its…
By Rachel Lapidos
The advice a successful career woman wishes she could have given her younger self
June 17, 2019
The advice a successful career woman wishes she could have given her younger self
It would be way easier to make important life decisions if you had a crystal…
By Well+Good Editors
What it’s like to get the crystal- and acupuncture-infused facial that's all over your Instagram feed
June 17, 2019
What it’s like to get the crystal- and acupuncture-infused facial that's all over your Instagram feed
 Sure, you might have some rose quartz or amethyst in your living room, and…
By Emily Laurence
What I've learned growing up with a father who is terminally ill
June 15, 2019
What I've learned growing up with a father who is terminally ill
I started kindergarten early—not just because I was ready, but because maybe, just maybe, that…
By Molly Congdon
This $3 tool is *way* better at getting rid of bad breath than a toothbrush
June 15, 2019
This $3 tool is *way* better at getting rid of bad breath than a toothbrush
Of all my insecurities (and I'll admit there are a few), I'm most afraid that…
By Kells McPhillips
Why this acupuncturist swears by abdominal massage for better digestive health
June 13, 2019
Why this acupuncturist swears by abdominal massage for better digestive health
Hear the word "massage" and your mind probably goes to getting one on your back…
By Rachel Lapidos
Desk elbow is the new tennis elbow, according to a physical therapist
June 13, 2019
Desk elbow is the new tennis elbow, according to a physical therapist
Now that summer is in full swing, I keep having flashbacks to the tennis camps…
By Kells McPhillips
Noise pollution is everywhere—and it's stressing you out
June 12, 2019
Noise pollution is everywhere—and it's stressing you out
Several months ago, I awoke at midnight to the grating sound of a jackhammer. The…
By Kells McPhillips
Sleep experts reveal how your go-to snoozing position can impact your posture
June 12, 2019
Sleep experts reveal how your go-to snoozing position can impact your posture
How well you sleep impacts so much of your day—your mood, your appetite, even your…
By Rachel Lapidos
8 ways to make chafing last year's problem—and not one is over $20
June 12, 2019
8 ways to make chafing last year's problem—and not one is over $20
Summer is officially here, and if 2018 was any indicator, it won’t be long until…
By Rebecca Norris
How food psychiatry takes the concept of 'brain food' to the next level
June 11, 2019
How food psychiatry takes the concept of 'brain food' to the next level
There's more and more research that the foods we eat affects more than just our…
By Nikhita Mahtani
You could be constipated and not even know it—here's how to find out
June 11, 2019
You could be constipated and not even know it—here's how to find out
When's the last time you pooped? If your answer is "three days ago," that might…
By Kara Jillian Brown
5 blueberry benefits that prove the fruit is small but mighty
June 11, 2019
5 blueberry benefits that prove the fruit is small but mighty
Good things come in small packages. It's an oft-said phrase that applies to jewelry, a…
By Emily Laurence
The top ways to care for your health when getting more sleep simply isn’t an option
June 10, 2019
The top ways to care for your health when getting more sleep simply isn’t an option
There are a few health true-isms that everyone agrees on: Drinking enough water is important,…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
Major new research finds there's no one perfect eating plan for everyone
June 10, 2019
Major new research finds there's no one perfect eating plan for everyone
Food is confusing. Your coworker might credit the ketogenic diet for helping with weight management…
By Emily Laurence
People love taurine for its exercise-boosting potential—but is it legit?
June 09, 2019
People love taurine for its exercise-boosting potential—but is it legit?
Trying to hit a new PR at the gym? Sometimes breaking through a performance plateau…
By Jessica Estrada
Porn vs. reality: Here's everything you've ever wanted to know about squirting
June 08, 2019
Porn vs. reality: Here's everything you've ever wanted to know about squirting
It seems like many people are just about as confused about squirting as they are…
By Gabrielle Kassel
How To Tap Reflexology To Give Yourself a Foot Massage That’s Worthy of Being in a Spa
June 07, 2019
How To Tap Reflexology To Give Yourself a Foot Massage That’s Worthy of Being in a Spa
When I'm walking around the streets of New York City, there are a lot of things…
By Rachel Lapidos
8 natural ways to keep your energy up without resorting to coffee
June 07, 2019
8 natural ways to keep your energy up without resorting to coffee
So you’ve decided to give up caffeine—good for you (and godspeed). There are a ton…
By Alanna Nuñez
'Fertility' impacts more than just your ability to have kids—so why don't we view it that way?
June 06, 2019
'Fertility' impacts more than just your ability to have kids—so why don't we view it that way?
The female reproductive system has been regarded for thousands of years as a source of…
By Alanna Nuñez
Gender-free sex toys are the future of personal pleasure
June 06, 2019
Gender-free sex toys are the future of personal pleasure
You can buy a sex toy in almost every shape, size, and color, but they…
By Kells McPhillips
This tattoo pain chart uses a scale of '0 to Pass Out'—is it really gonna hurt to get inked?
June 06, 2019
This tattoo pain chart uses a scale of '0 to Pass Out'—is it really gonna hurt to get inked?
If you're looking to express yourself, you can do it through your activewear collection, your…
By Tehrene Firman
6 Home Remedies for Bloating That Health Experts Use Themselves
June 05, 2019
6 Home Remedies for Bloating That Health Experts Use Themselves
There are some things you can always count on in life: your BFF's support, Mean…
By Emily Laurence
EMFs aren't just woo-woo nonsense, but how concerned should we really be? Scientists sound off
June 05, 2019
EMFs aren't just woo-woo nonsense, but how concerned should we really be? Scientists sound off
Every so often, a concept comes along that provokes ultra-passionate opinions in the wellness community—and…
By Erin Magner
Bookmark this cheat sheet for optimal gut health, straight from an RD
June 04, 2019
Bookmark this cheat sheet for optimal gut health, straight from an RD
You shouldn't be expected to have Superman-level X-ray vision when you scan over your grocery…
By Well+Good Editors
Why Vitamin B12 is essential for lifting your mood and energy
June 04, 2019
Why Vitamin B12 is essential for lifting your mood and energy
The vitamin B12 craze has been around for years, which is no easy feat in…
By Jessica Estrada
How an Abortion Transportation Service Makes Choice Possible for Hundreds of Women
June 04, 2019
How an Abortion Transportation Service Makes Choice Possible for Hundreds of Women
The concept of reproductive freedom is under attack. At the same time, organizations large and…
By Kells McPhillips
OK, Tmi: Is It Actually Necessary To Let Your Vagina “Breathe” at Night?
June 03, 2019
OK, Tmi: Is It Actually Necessary To Let Your Vagina “Breathe” at Night?
I am firmly team Sleep in the Nude. Like, I straight up don't get people…
By Allie Flinn
The underrated vitamin that you should def be eating on the regular
June 02, 2019
The underrated vitamin that you should def be eating on the regular
Amongst the myriad of vitamins and minerals filling our medicine capsules, there are some that…
By Alyssa Girdwain
5 things most people get wrong about inflammation, according to doctors
June 01, 2019
5 things most people get wrong about inflammation, according to doctors
Whatever health woe has you deep down a WebMD hole or sitting nervously in your…
By Emily Laurence
This eating plan could help you beat the bloat—seriously
May 31, 2019
This eating plan could help you beat the bloat—seriously
A bout of bloating can be a total confidence killer—especially if it's coupled with IBS,…
By Emily Laurence
So Many Women Just Are Not in the Mood for Sex—Here Are 5 Reasons Why
May 31, 2019
So Many Women Just Are Not in the Mood for Sex—Here Are 5 Reasons Why
My sexual-education program in high school was of the abstinence-only variety, which means I saw…
By Allie Flinn
3 key things that happen when you stop showering for a month
May 31, 2019
3 key things that happen when you stop showering for a month
Ever skip a shower after a workout? Maybe. What about skip a shower for an entire month? That's what…
By Katie Maguire
Guilt sex is when doing it feels like a total (consensual) chore, minus the allowance
May 30, 2019
Guilt sex is when doing it feels like a total (consensual) chore, minus the allowance
The other day, when my friend and I were talking about orgasms while cleaning up…
By Mary Grace Garis
Adding *this* many more steps to your day can help you live longer
May 30, 2019
Adding *this* many more steps to your day can help you live longer
Choosing a parking space far from the grocery store; taking the stairs instead of the…
By Tehrene Firman
What it's like to be an asexual person in a romantic relationship
May 30, 2019
What it's like to be an asexual person in a romantic relationship
A growing interest toward striking a tone of sexual inclusivity has been great for starting…
By Gabrielle Kassel
How to have safe sex (and a fulfilling sex life) when you have an STI
May 29, 2019
How to have safe sex (and a fulfilling sex life) when you have an STI
When it comes to Things You Never Want to Hear Your Doctor Say, “Your STI…
By Margarita Bertsos
How to distinguish a totally normal dry spell from a health-compromising one
May 28, 2019
How to distinguish a totally normal dry spell from a health-compromising one
I currently find myself in place I've certainly been before: in the midst of a…
By Gabrielle Kassel
10 real women share their uncensored thoughts about watching pornography
May 28, 2019
10 real women share their uncensored thoughts about watching pornography
In 1964, United States Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart famously said that when it came…
By Aly Semigran
Hey, Goldilocks: Is there such a thing as too much sex?
May 27, 2019
Hey, Goldilocks: Is there such a thing as too much sex?
Based on many a brunch conversation I've had, it seems many people crave a Goldilocks-esque…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Why do my eyes get red and itchy in swimming pools? (Hint: It's not the chlorine)
May 25, 2019
Why do my eyes get red and itchy in swimming pools? (Hint: It's not the chlorine)
After floating around in a swimming pool, it's not uncommon for your eyes to get…
By Tehrene Firman
A doula practice grows in Brooklyn, but its founder isn't stopping there
May 24, 2019
A doula practice grows in Brooklyn, but its founder isn't stopping there
When I was invited to visit a new doula space in Brooklyn at the end…
By Jessie Van Amburg
The germiest spot in your car is dirtier than a toilet seat
May 24, 2019
The germiest spot in your car is dirtier than a toilet seat
Even though most people spend a considerable amount of time in their car, it's not…
By Tehrene Firman
Hear me out: Your ear wax can actually tell you a lot about your sweatiness
May 23, 2019
Hear me out: Your ear wax can actually tell you a lot about your sweatiness
Just when I thought I'd heard it all, someone shared a foul yet compelling fact…
By Kells McPhillips
Weight management isn’t just a matter of willpower, and we need to talk about all the treatment tools available
May 23, 2019
Weight management isn’t just a matter of willpower, and we need to talk about all the treatment tools available
By the time she was 29 years old, Quinn, now 32, had grown accustomed to…
By Erin Magner
The biggest mistake people make when buying headphones, according to an audiologist
May 22, 2019
The biggest mistake people make when buying headphones, according to an audiologist
As far as I’m concerned, the beats of Cardi B should only be listed to…
By Kells McPhillips
New research suggests CBD could help people recovering from opioid addiction
May 21, 2019
New research suggests CBD could help people recovering from opioid addiction
Between 1999 and 2017, the opioid crisis claimed 400,000 American lives. Finding appropriate methods to…
By Kells McPhillips
Why you (and only you) should have the final word on what goes on your plate
May 21, 2019
Why you (and only you) should have the final word on what goes on your plate
I can't remember the very first time someone's comments on my food sparked a mental…
By Kells McPhillips
Fast walkers live longer—so step aside, text-walkers!
May 20, 2019
Fast walkers live longer—so step aside, text-walkers!
When a study of nearly half a million people concludes that walking at breakneck speed…
By Kells McPhillips
5 benefits of pineapple for your gut, skin, and immunity, because it's the fruit that does the most
May 20, 2019
5 benefits of pineapple for your gut, skin, and immunity, because it's the fruit that does the most
As far as fruits go, buying pineapple can be pretty intimidating. They're literally covered in…
By Emily Laurence
I am not sorry about my abortion, no matter what the trolls may say
May 18, 2019
I am not sorry about my abortion, no matter what the trolls may say
If you’ve ever had a drink with me, I’ve probably told you about my abortion.…
By Mackenzie Newcomb
Are there *any* states working to protect abortion rights?
May 17, 2019
Are there *any* states working to protect abortion rights?
If any week has ever made me feel like the world is on fire, it's…
By Jessie Van Amburg
Your water bottle will start growing mold at a *rapid* rate if you don't wash it
May 17, 2019
Your water bottle will start growing mold at a *rapid* rate if you don't wash it
I made the cute mistake of leaving water in my desk water bottle—my beloved one…
By Rachel Lapidos
How my abortion helped me create a new life for myself
May 16, 2019
How my abortion helped me create a new life for myself
I decided to have an abortion when I was 16 years old. I remember the…
By Kassy Cameron
How bad is it really to sit on a public toilet seat?
May 16, 2019
How bad is it really to sit on a public toilet seat?
It doesn't take a genius to know that sitting bum-to-porcelain on a public toilet probably…
By Zoe Weiner
Anti-abortion legislation is about all of us—here's how you can fight it
May 15, 2019
Anti-abortion legislation is about all of us—here's how you can fight it
Less than 24 hours after Alabama lawmakers voted to ban almost all abortions, Planned Parenthood's…
By Kells McPhillips
Your comprehensive guide to working out if you have IBS
May 13, 2019
Your comprehensive guide to working out if you have IBS
If you're not familiar, IBS is short for irritable bowel syndrome, which is a pretty…
By Rachel Lapidos
STI Testing Recommendations Don't Even Exist for Straight Men—Why?
May 09, 2019
STI Testing Recommendations Don't Even Exist for Straight Men—Why?
For as long as I can remember, getting tested once a year for sexually transmitted…
By Erin Magner
Sex feeling... less than orgasmic? Your period could be to blame
May 07, 2019
Sex feeling... less than orgasmic? Your period could be to blame
To be frank, sex doesn't always feel amazing—even with CBD lube and the most skilled…
By Rachel Lapidos
OK, TMI: Why do I see blood clots when I have my period?
May 05, 2019
OK, TMI: Why do I see blood clots when I have my period?
Purely speculating here, but there are probably few things more annoying than being surprised by…
By Erin Magner
Apparently no one knows what a vulva is—so we made this reproductive-themed glossary for your reference
May 02, 2019
Apparently no one knows what a vulva is—so we made this reproductive-themed glossary for your reference
Here's a non sequitur to trot out at your next party: According to dictionary.com, searches…
By Rebecca Norris
I'm a grown-ass woman—can someone help me love my period?
May 01, 2019
I'm a grown-ass woman—can someone help me love my period?
I got my first period at the underripe age of 10. I looked down into…
By Zoe Weiner
How losing an ovary helped me gain a new perspective on my health
April 29, 2019
How losing an ovary helped me gain a new perspective on my health
In the sweltering heat of July, I reclined on a gurney in the emergency room,…
By Shabnaj Chowdhury
Why men need to be a bigger part of the infertility conversation
April 25, 2019
Why men need to be a bigger part of the infertility conversation
May and Dan* had been trying to get pregnant for over two years when May…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
OK, TMI: Why does coffee always make me poop?
April 24, 2019
OK, TMI: Why does coffee always make me poop?
We've all been there: You've just finished your morning oat milk latte when you start…
By Isadora Baum
10 High Soluble Fiber Foods You Should Add to Your Shopping List ASAP
April 18, 2019
10 High Soluble Fiber Foods You Should Add to Your Shopping List ASAP
If you had to give an award to “World’s Sexiest Nutrient,” I’m not sure what…
By Jessica Migala
Why the Dramatic Rise in Sexually Transmitted Infections Is a Major Wake-Up Call
April 17, 2019
Why the Dramatic Rise in Sexually Transmitted Infections Is a Major Wake-Up Call
When was the last time you got tested for sexually transmitted infections? Ask any group…
By Erin Magner
Why Long-Term Success on Keto Can Be Challenging for Women, According to Hormonal Experts
April 12, 2019
Why Long-Term Success on Keto Can Be Challenging for Women, According to Hormonal Experts
Hormonal naturopathic doctor and The Supercharged Hormone Diet ($16) author Natasha Turner, ND, listened intensely as…
By Emily Laurence
If you're a woman, here's why your gut issues aren't just in your head
April 10, 2019
If you're a woman, here's why your gut issues aren't just in your head
Pick a girlfriend in your inner circle and there’s a good chance you know exactly…
By Well+Good Editors
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