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3 Ways To Distinguish Being on the Asexuality Spectrum From Having a Lower Libido
August 24, 2021
3 Ways To Distinguish Being on the Asexuality Spectrum From Having a Lower Libido
Being on the asexuality spectrum and having a lower libido are often incorrectly regarded as…
By Gabrielle Kassel
'I'm an Herbalist and This Is What I Do Every Morning To Have a Productive Day'
August 24, 2021
'I'm an Herbalist and This Is What I Do Every Morning To Have a Productive Day'
When we wake up in the morning, we're given a fresh start. A chance to…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Mental Health Is Central to Sport—And With Mounting Pressures for Athletes, Prioritizing It Is Pivotal
August 23, 2021
Mental Health Is Central to Sport—And With Mounting Pressures for Athletes, Prioritizing It Is Pivotal
When Steffi Graf lost in the first round of Wimbledon in 1994, the “Twitterverse” didn’t…
By Zoe Weiner
4 Signs You’re Carrying the Emotional Labor in Relationships
August 23, 2021
4 Signs You’re Carrying the Emotional Labor in Relationships
Being in any type of relationship involves some level of emotional commitment, which can, at…
By Korin Miller
Why Death Doulas Can Be Especially Necessary for Folks in the LGBTQ+ Community
August 23, 2021
Why Death Doulas Can Be Especially Necessary for Folks in the LGBTQ+ Community
According to a survey of 1,528 LGBTQ+ people focused on the state of the LGBTQ+…
By Gabrielle Kassel
What Is Insecure Attachment Style—and How Do You Overcome It to Build Healthy Relationships? 
August 22, 2021
What Is Insecure Attachment Style—and How Do You Overcome It to Build Healthy Relationships? 
If you’ve been in a relationship before, you’ve likely noticed that everyone operates differently within…
By Jessica Estrada
How Your Body Tells You That Your Sleep Quality Is Poor
August 20, 2021
How Your Body Tells You That Your Sleep Quality Is Poor
Good quality sleep is essential to daily performance, muscle recovery, and overall well-being. So, if…
By Isadora Baum
3 Foods That Could Be Causing Your Bout of Brain Fog, and What RDs Recommend Eating Instead
August 20, 2021
3 Foods That Could Be Causing Your Bout of Brain Fog, and What RDs Recommend Eating Instead
We all know the feeling. It’s 3pm (or 3am), the edges have blurred, nothing is…
By Elsie Yang
Pistachios Are Packed With Melatonin—Here's What a Sleep Doctor and RDN Want You To Know About It
August 19, 2021
Pistachios Are Packed With Melatonin—Here's What a Sleep Doctor and RDN Want You To Know About It
If you're in the camp of people who struggle to fall or stay asleep, you…
By Erica Sloan
CBD-Infused Bath Salts Help You Achieve Maximum Relaxation
August 18, 2021
CBD-Infused Bath Salts Help You Achieve Maximum Relaxation
If you want to take your self-care from good to amazing, try sprinkling a handful…
By Taylor Bell
These Super Soft Sleep Shorts Are the Only PJs That Can Keep Me Cool at Night
August 18, 2021
These Super Soft Sleep Shorts Are the Only PJs That Can Keep Me Cool at Night
If I had things my way, the bedroom would get turned down to 50 degrees…
By Gina Vaynshteyn
How To Embrace Main Character Energy Without Being an A-hole
August 18, 2021
How To Embrace Main Character Energy Without Being an A-hole
The self-confidence-boosting, silver-lining-focused concept of “main character energy” first rose to TikTok fame last year…
By Erica Sloan
There Are 2 Distinct Types of Fatigue—Here’s How They Affect Your Motivation
August 18, 2021
There Are 2 Distinct Types of Fatigue—Here’s How They Affect Your Motivation
Amid a year marked by burnout, languishing, and just pure exhaustion, it's become increasingly clear…
By Erica Sloan
An Ode to the Picnic: The Most Gratifying Way To Connect Outdoors, IMO
August 18, 2021
An Ode to the Picnic: The Most Gratifying Way To Connect Outdoors, IMO
New York City may be known as the city that never sleeps, but it could…
By Kendall Wenaas
5 In-the-Moment Strategies for Coping with Pandemic Anxiety
August 17, 2021
5 In-the-Moment Strategies for Coping with Pandemic Anxiety
Every day of the pandemic has been stressful, but this is a specifically challenging—or at…
By Erin Bunch
New Study Shows That Eating Omega-3s Is Directly Linked to a Longer Lifespan—These Are the Top 5 Food Sources
August 17, 2021
New Study Shows That Eating Omega-3s Is Directly Linked to a Longer Lifespan—These Are the Top 5 Food Sources
Even though we've moved way past Tamagotchis and AOL, it seems we still have a…
By Emily Laurence
A Year Ago, I Tested $3,400 Worth of Sleep Tech—Here's What I'm Still Using
August 16, 2021
A Year Ago, I Tested $3,400 Worth of Sleep Tech—Here's What I'm Still Using
My love affair with a temperature-controlled mattress started when I had the chance to test…
By Zoe Weiner
20 Types of Sexuality To Know for Greater Understanding About Yourself and Others
August 16, 2021
20 Types of Sexuality To Know for Greater Understanding About Yourself and Others
There are a number of different types of sexuality, and by learning about each, you…
By Korin Miller
These 7 CBD Chocolates Never Fail To Bliss Us Out
August 16, 2021
These 7 CBD Chocolates Never Fail To Bliss Us Out
I used to truly love a glass of red or a small pour of bourbon…
By Laura Fisher
Feel Like Your Friend Treats You Like a Therapist? Here Are 3 Boundaries To Create
August 16, 2021
Feel Like Your Friend Treats You Like a Therapist? Here Are 3 Boundaries To Create
Friendship is a deeply intimate relationship that doesn’t compare to any other form of human…
By Minaa B.
Getting 'Acu-Stoned' Is a Real Thing, According to Acupuncturists
August 15, 2021
Getting 'Acu-Stoned' Is a Real Thing, According to Acupuncturists
The list of the benefits of acupuncture is seemingly endless, from pain management to getting…
By Aly Semigran
Sleep Doctors Explain the Very Strange Ways That Alcohol Can Affect Your Dreams
August 13, 2021
Sleep Doctors Explain the Very Strange Ways That Alcohol Can Affect Your Dreams
Dreaming is a natural part of the sleep cycle. Some people wake up having absolutely…
By Emily Laurence
How To Use the 'Recency Effect' To Overcome Feelings of Anxiety
August 13, 2021
How To Use the 'Recency Effect' To Overcome Feelings of Anxiety
When moments of anxiety hit—in all the hardly ideal, often unexpected ways they often do—it's…
By Emily Laurence
Can Stress Make Morning Sickness Worse? 
August 12, 2021
Can Stress Make Morning Sickness Worse? 
Anyone who has experienced "morning sickness" will likely tell you that the term is misleading—it…
By Laura Wheatman Hill
This Is the Golden Hour for Getting S**t Done, According to a New Survey
August 12, 2021
This Is the Golden Hour for Getting S**t Done, According to a New Survey
At a time when many people are still working from home, the lines between work…
By Rebecca Norris
The Role Mental Toughness Plays (or, Rather, Doesn’t) In a Champion Mindset, According to a Sports Psychologist
August 12, 2021
The Role Mental Toughness Plays (or, Rather, Doesn’t) In a Champion Mindset, According to a Sports Psychologist
The concept of mental toughness has long been lauded as a component of optimal performance…
By Liz Doupnik
How To Deal With the Physical Symptoms of Grief
August 11, 2021
How To Deal With the Physical Symptoms of Grief
Creaky hips were my first sign that something different was going on. It was the…
By Nneka M. Okona
Your 'Guilty' Pleasures Aren't Guilty—Here's How They Impact Your Mental Health
August 10, 2021
Your 'Guilty' Pleasures Aren't Guilty—Here's How They Impact Your Mental Health
If you love binge-watching Married at First Sight, reading a dystopian teen trilogy, or sipping…
By Jennifer Nelson
Quarantine Conditions Have Uniquely Impacted People With Visual Impairments—Here's How
August 10, 2021
Quarantine Conditions Have Uniquely Impacted People With Visual Impairments—Here's How
The pandemic has shifted many ways we live our lives in an effort to stay…
By Emily Laurence
My Boyfriend and I Can't Stop Fighting Over This Pillow, It's Just That Good
August 09, 2021
My Boyfriend and I Can't Stop Fighting Over This Pillow, It's Just That Good
When it comes to sleep hygiene, there's not much that my boyfriend and I agree…
By Francesca Krempa
5 Things Adults With ADHD Wish Their Parents Had Known
August 09, 2021
5 Things Adults With ADHD Wish Their Parents Had Known
As the mom of a 9-year-old with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), I’ve often struggled to understand…
By Rebecca Bodenheimer
The Olympics Were a Great Reminder That the Stories Behind Athletes Are Worth Their Weight in Gold
August 09, 2021
The Olympics Were a Great Reminder That the Stories Behind Athletes Are Worth Their Weight in Gold
If there's one word to describe the 2020 Olympic Games, it's bittersweet. Despite the rise of…
By Kells McPhillips
Does Listening to a Book Have the Same Brain Benefits as Reading? Here's What a Neuroscientist Has To Say
August 06, 2021
Does Listening to a Book Have the Same Brain Benefits as Reading? Here's What a Neuroscientist Has To Say
While there aren't exactly a wealth of scientific studies endorsing that binging Real Housewives is…
By Emily Laurence
We Judge Others for the Things We Judge About Ourselves—Here's How To Stop
August 06, 2021
We Judge Others for the Things We Judge About Ourselves—Here's How To Stop
As much as I try not to, I'm constantly worried about what others are thinking…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Activist Rachel Cargle Is Helping Give ‘A Year of Rest’ to People Working Toward Racial Justice
August 06, 2021
Activist Rachel Cargle Is Helping Give ‘A Year of Rest’ to People Working Toward Racial Justice
Rachel Cargle understands the importance of taking time to recharge. As a multi-hyphenate business woman,…
By Samantha Leal
6 Ways To Cope With the Return of Pandemic Anxiety
August 06, 2021
6 Ways To Cope With the Return of Pandemic Anxiety
For much of last year, vaccination was the carrot hanging over our heads to get…
By Erin Bunch
Waking Up At Night? Traditional Chinese Medicine Might Have Answers
August 04, 2021
Waking Up At Night? Traditional Chinese Medicine Might Have Answers
I’ve never been a good sleeper and waking up at night is a frequent issue.…
By Annita Katee
How the Pandemic Changed What 'Adulthood' Looks Like
August 04, 2021
How the Pandemic Changed What 'Adulthood' Looks Like
When most kids grow up and leave home, the goal is typically to make it…
By Kara Jillian Brown
If You’re a Hot Sleeper, These Self-Cooling Pillows Were Made for You
August 04, 2021
If You’re a Hot Sleeper, These Self-Cooling Pillows Were Made for You
Hot sleepers—at some point or another, you've certainly experienced the woes of trying to sleep…
By Francesca Krempa
10 Healthy Personality Traits That Are Key To Your Psychological Well-Being
August 04, 2021
10 Healthy Personality Traits That Are Key To Your Psychological Well-Being
We're all unique people, with specific dispositions, preferences, and aversions. These components are what make…
By Tehrene Firman
Is It Worth Trying Hypnotherapy for IBS Symptoms?
August 04, 2021
Is It Worth Trying Hypnotherapy for IBS Symptoms?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects somewhere between 10 to 15 percent of people in the…
By Erin Bunch
The Beach Is My Happy Place—And Here Are 3 Science-Backed Reasons It Should Be Yours, Too
August 04, 2021
The Beach Is My Happy Place—And Here Are 3 Science-Backed Reasons It Should Be Yours, Too
Every time I go home to visit my family in Florida, the beach is my…
By Alex Taylor
How a Homemade 'Panic Attack Pack' Helps Me Manage My Anxiety
August 03, 2021
How a Homemade 'Panic Attack Pack' Helps Me Manage My Anxiety
Imagine preparing for a meeting with a big client, a blind date, or even driving…
By Nicole Cain
'I'm a Registered Dietitian, and This Is the One Food I Always Recommend Eating Before Bed for Restful Sleep'
August 03, 2021
'I'm a Registered Dietitian, and This Is the One Food I Always Recommend Eating Before Bed for Restful Sleep'
As you prepare to head to bed, a warm cup of milk or a cold…
By Elsie Yang
Here’s a Quick Test To Measure Your Creativity—Plus, 4 Easy Ways to Boost It
August 02, 2021
Here’s a Quick Test To Measure Your Creativity—Plus, 4 Easy Ways to Boost It
Creativity is about so much more than your ability to paint a picture or crochet…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Coffee Is Delightful—But New Research Suggests Too Much Can Impact Brain Health
July 30, 2021
Coffee Is Delightful—But New Research Suggests Too Much Can Impact Brain Health
So many of us love coffee, and that's not a bad thing. But according to…
By Kasandra Brabaw
Hear Me Out: Just Lying in the Grass Can Be Seriously Therapeutic (and a Real Life Psychologist Agrees)
July 30, 2021
Hear Me Out: Just Lying in the Grass Can Be Seriously Therapeutic (and a Real Life Psychologist Agrees)
When I was living in New York City (aka the concrete jungle), any time I'd…
By Erin Flynn
There Are 4 Levels of Friendship, and Knowing Each Can Improve *All* of Your Relationships
July 29, 2021
There Are 4 Levels of Friendship, and Knowing Each Can Improve *All* of Your Relationships
The particular circumstance that sparked a book idea for longtime TV and radio producer turned…
By Erica Sloan
I Used Crème de la Mer for a Full Week To See if It's *Really* Worth the Hype
July 29, 2021
I Used Crème de la Mer for a Full Week To See if It's *Really* Worth the Hype
If you've flipped open just about any beauty magazine in the last decade, there's a…
By Gina Vaynshteyn
What Comes After the Process of Grief?
July 28, 2021
What Comes After the Process of Grief?
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance. You'll likely recognize these five words in succession as the…
By Nicole Schnitzler
Tending to Your Plants Is Really Tending to Yourself
July 28, 2021
Tending to Your Plants Is Really Tending to Yourself
If you didn't adopt a pet in the last 18 months, chances are you brought…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The 10 Best Breakfast Foods for Improving Your Mood and Emotional Well-Being, According to Dietitians
July 26, 2021
The 10 Best Breakfast Foods for Improving Your Mood and Emotional Well-Being, According to Dietitians
Some people hop out of bed and greet the day with a smile; to those…
By Erin Bunch
Here's the Sleeping Position That's Right for You Based on Your Aches and Pains
July 25, 2021
Here's the Sleeping Position That's Right for You Based on Your Aches and Pains
If you’re clocking the recommended 7 to 8 hours of shut-eye per night, that adds…
By Erica Sloan
Millions of Americans Are Considering Therapy for the First Time—Here's Everything You Need to Book an Appointment
July 25, 2021
Millions of Americans Are Considering Therapy for the First Time—Here's Everything You Need to Book an Appointment
The past year has been a rough ride, through which we've had to navigate novel…
By Erin Bunch
A Chiropractor and a Sleep Doctor Explain Why an Adjustable Bed Frame Could Be for You
July 24, 2021
A Chiropractor and a Sleep Doctor Explain Why an Adjustable Bed Frame Could Be for You
Quality sleep is an elusive thing for many of us, like Mewtwo in the final…
By Allie Flinn
Your Therapist Helped You Survive a Challenging Time—Is It Okay to Give Them a Gift?
July 23, 2021
Your Therapist Helped You Survive a Challenging Time—Is It Okay to Give Them a Gift?
My therapist is currently on a well-deserved summer vacation, which has me realizing just how…
By Erin Bunch
New York Is Sending Mental Health Professionals (Not Police) in Response to Certain 911 Calls—And It's Working
July 23, 2021
New York Is Sending Mental Health Professionals (Not Police) in Response to Certain 911 Calls—And It's Working
When you dial 911, a domino effect occurs: You're connected with a telecommunicator who assesses…
By Kells McPhillips
Neuroscientists Tell Us the First Things They Do Every Morning for Peak Brain Health
July 22, 2021
Neuroscientists Tell Us the First Things They Do Every Morning for Peak Brain Health
Modern life often moves at a relentless pace, so it can be hard to keep…
By Erin Bunch
The 6-Question Checklist To Determine Whether You WFH or Live at Work
July 22, 2021
The 6-Question Checklist To Determine Whether You WFH or Live at Work
The one constant of the pandemic era has been change—and workplace norms and expectations are…
By Erica Sloan
Not Ready To Dive Headfirst Into the Dating Pool After Lockdown? Here Are 3 Tips for Honoring Your Boundaries
July 22, 2021
Not Ready To Dive Headfirst Into the Dating Pool After Lockdown? Here Are 3 Tips for Honoring Your Boundaries
Amid the pandemic, so much about life changed, and that includes many of the ways…
By Minaa B.
Why Busy Philipps Swears By Her Nightly Self-Care Ritual of Taking a Bath—Especially During Full Moons
July 19, 2021
Why Busy Philipps Swears By Her Nightly Self-Care Ritual of Taking a Bath—Especially During Full Moons
It’d be an understatement to say that Busy Philipps is, well, busy (sorry). Girls5Eva, the…
By Erica Sloan
The Ethel's Club Relaunch Offers More Affordable Curated On-Demand Wellness for People of Color
July 19, 2021
The Ethel's Club Relaunch Offers More Affordable Curated On-Demand Wellness for People of Color
When Naj Austin launched Ethel's Club in late 2019, she had no idea that a…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Here’s How To Use Night Affirmations for Better Sleep
July 18, 2021
Here’s How To Use Night Affirmations for Better Sleep
Some people can sleep like a baby, anywhere, anytime, within seconds. I am not one…
By Isadora Baum
Here's What the Longest-Living People in the World Always Eat (and Drink) Before Bed for Restful Sleep
July 18, 2021
Here's What the Longest-Living People in the World Always Eat (and Drink) Before Bed for Restful Sleep
Look, I fully grasp why this 107-year-old woman credited her long, healthy life to being…
By Allie Flinn
Yes, Seasonal Depression Can Happen During the Summer
July 16, 2021
Yes, Seasonal Depression Can Happen During the Summer
From an early age, most of us are conditioned to anticipate summer. The sun is…
By Erin Bunch
Wait, Are Cavities Actually Contagious?
July 15, 2021
Wait, Are Cavities Actually Contagious?
What did most of us do during the hard months of quarantine if not spend…
By Brenna Holland
What Does It Mean When You Don’t Dream… Like Ever? A Dream Expert Has the Answers
July 15, 2021
What Does It Mean When You Don’t Dream… Like Ever? A Dream Expert Has the Answers
Perhaps you have a friend who is always going on about wild dreams they’ve had:…
By Isadora Baum
Color Therapy Is the Feel-Good Bath-Time Ritual We All Need Right Now
July 15, 2021
Color Therapy Is the Feel-Good Bath-Time Ritual We All Need Right Now
Imagine you're unwinding in a warm, relaxing bath, luxuriating in a blend of oils and…
By Well+Good Editors
‘I’m a Gender and Sex Therapist, and This Is How I Help People Transition With Agency and Authenticity’
July 14, 2021
‘I’m a Gender and Sex Therapist, and This Is How I Help People Transition With Agency and Authenticity’
When sex therapist Rae McDaniel, LCPC, CST, ramped up their work with queer, trans, and…
By Erica Sloan
5 Ways To Demonstrate Allyship During Disability Pride Month and Beyond
July 13, 2021
5 Ways To Demonstrate Allyship During Disability Pride Month and Beyond
July is Disability Pride Month. If you didn't know about it, that's part of why…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The Cherokee Nation Now Offers Mental Wellness Leave to Government Employees—Here's What We All Can Learn 
July 13, 2021
The Cherokee Nation Now Offers Mental Wellness Leave to Government Employees—Here's What We All Can Learn 
When Chuck Hoskin Jr., Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, signed a seemingly straightforward executive…
By Kristi Eaton
The Magic Number of Pillows a Physical Therapist Says Will Eliminate Back, Neck, and Shoulder Pain While You Sleep
July 13, 2021
The Magic Number of Pillows a Physical Therapist Says Will Eliminate Back, Neck, and Shoulder Pain While You Sleep
Anyone who has ever woken up to a stiff neck or sore shoulders is familiar…
By Brenna Holland
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