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When You're Queer, What Does It Mean To Lose Your Virginity?
November 06, 2020
When You're Queer, What Does It Mean To Lose Your Virginity?
“The first time I ever hooked up with anyone, it was a girl—two of them,”…
By Gabrielle Kassel
3 Tips for Staying Positive During Times of Uncertainty, According to Yale's Happiness Professor
November 05, 2020
3 Tips for Staying Positive During Times of Uncertainty, According to Yale's Happiness Professor
The fate of the presidential election now hangs on slow-counting swing states (and the freedom…
By Mary Grace Garis
This Is *Exactly* How Often You Should Wash Your Sheets This Winter
November 05, 2020
This Is *Exactly* How Often You Should Wash Your Sheets This Winter
IMHO, cocooning yourself under your coziest blanket is the ultimate form of self care—particularly this…
By Emily Laurence
Oregon Is the First State To Legalize 'Magic Mushrooms'—Should Others Follow?
November 05, 2020
Oregon Is the First State To Legalize 'Magic Mushrooms'—Should Others Follow?
In some cities and states, it's not even legal to sell lattes laced with CBD.…
By Emily Laurence
7 Bedroom Solutions Everyone With a Tossing, Turning Bedmate Needs
November 05, 2020
7 Bedroom Solutions Everyone With a Tossing, Turning Bedmate Needs
If you're sharing a bed with someone dreamy, but their snoring makes your nights a…
By Mary Grace Garis
The Art of Maintaining Friendships When You’re at Different Stages of Life
November 05, 2020
The Art of Maintaining Friendships When You’re at Different Stages of Life
I have five friends who are pregnant right now, and many more than that if…
By Jessica Poitevien
Take a Deep Breath With 3 Free Meditations for Handling Politically-Charged Emotions
November 04, 2020
Take a Deep Breath With 3 Free Meditations for Handling Politically-Charged Emotions
Inhale. Exhale. Now pick up your phone, and exit out of Twitter. Exit out of…
By Mary Grace Garis
This Election Shouldn't Have Been Such a Close Call—Here's How To Continue the Work
November 04, 2020
This Election Shouldn't Have Been Such a Close Call—Here's How To Continue the Work
It's not a surprise that a clear winner didn't emerge on Election Day. Or that…
By Kara Jillian Brown
3 Post-Election Self-Care Tips To Carry You Through the Week
November 04, 2020
3 Post-Election Self-Care Tips To Carry You Through the Week
This week sucks. We've been robbed of the day-after election clarity we're accustomed to. We…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Could You Be Too Dependent on Praise? Experts Share How To Start Celebrating Your Own Wins
November 04, 2020
Could You Be Too Dependent on Praise? Experts Share How To Start Celebrating Your Own Wins
You just finished delivering a major presentation in front of your company. You worked on…
By Seraphina Seow
Uncertainty Is the Human Brain's 'Least Favorite Experience'—Here's How To Cope With Waiting for 270
November 04, 2020
Uncertainty Is the Human Brain's 'Least Favorite Experience'—Here's How To Cope With Waiting for 270
On November 4, the United States woke up to an undecided presidential election as millions…
By Kells McPhillips
Multitasking Is Just 'Doing Multiple Things Badly,' Says Neuroscientist
November 03, 2020
Multitasking Is Just 'Doing Multiple Things Badly,' Says Neuroscientist
Every moment of my life is multitasked. When I'm writing, I'm also keeping an eye…
By Erin Bunch
6 Tips For Moving Into Your Partner's Home and Making It Feel Like Your Own
November 03, 2020
6 Tips For Moving Into Your Partner's Home and Making It Feel Like Your Own
Let's say you're ready to take your pandemic situationship to the next level, give your…
By Morgan Mandriota
6 Things To Do While Waiting for Hours To Vote (Which Is Outrageous)
November 02, 2020
6 Things To Do While Waiting for Hours To Vote (Which Is Outrageous)
Historically, registered voters neglect to cast their ballot because of long lines that look like…
By Mary Grace Garis
How To Cope With the Anxiety of Watching Election Results Alone, According to a Psychologist
November 02, 2020
How To Cope With the Anxiety of Watching Election Results Alone, According to a Psychologist
No matter how you hope the presidential election shakes out, it's very likely that election…
By Erin Bunch
My Dad Died Unexpectedly—Fixing Up My Apartment Helped Me Grieve
November 02, 2020
My Dad Died Unexpectedly—Fixing Up My Apartment Helped Me Grieve
I’m a little girl sitting on the floor next to a pile of insulation at…
By Céline Bossart
5 Ways To Stop the Overthinking Spiral in Its Tracks
November 01, 2020
5 Ways To Stop the Overthinking Spiral in Its Tracks
Most of us tend to overanalyze things from time to time, but too-frequent overthinking can…
By Jessica Estrada
'Friluftsliv' Is the Mood-Boosting Nordic Concept We Need As the Days Get Colder and Shorter
October 31, 2020
'Friluftsliv' Is the Mood-Boosting Nordic Concept We Need As the Days Get Colder and Shorter
Given their ranking as top happy countries in years past, Scandinavian folks seem to know…
By Mary Grace Garis
These Underrated Affordable Therapy Options Can Help You Get the Help You Deserve
October 30, 2020
These Underrated Affordable Therapy Options Can Help You Get the Help You Deserve
At Well+Good, we firmly believe that wellness is something every person should have access to.…
By Emily Laurence
Toxic Positivity Is Dangerous for Mental Health—Here Are 3 Strategies That'll End It for Good
October 29, 2020
Toxic Positivity Is Dangerous for Mental Health—Here Are 3 Strategies That'll End It for Good
I love a good gratitude list, but sometimes it's freeing to simply admit that you're…
By Mary Grace Garis
Sleep Stories and Podcasts for Adults: The Secret to Better Sleep
October 29, 2020
Sleep Stories and Podcasts for Adults: The Secret to Better Sleep
Most of us outgrew the ritual of being read bedtime stories once we learned to…
By Michelle Polizzi
How To Give Yourself a Full-Body Massage If You’re Lacking an Extra Pair of Hands
October 28, 2020
How To Give Yourself a Full-Body Massage If You’re Lacking an Extra Pair of Hands
If you've been stockpiling stress from this year, it’s probably dying to be pounded out…
By Mary Grace Garis
7 Consequences of Not Drinking Enough Water Throughout the Day
October 28, 2020
7 Consequences of Not Drinking Enough Water Throughout the Day
I can't help but wonder what our nomadic ancestors would think about us clutching water…
By Erin Bunch
Cuffing Season 2020 Looks Different Than in Years Past—Here's What To Expect
October 28, 2020
Cuffing Season 2020 Looks Different Than in Years Past—Here's What To Expect
As temperatures drop, spiced drinks appear, and the chaos of seasonal family functions (even if…
By Caroline Colvin
7 Body Pillows That Ensure You'll Never Feel Like You're Sleeping Alone
October 27, 2020
7 Body Pillows That Ensure You'll Never Feel Like You're Sleeping Alone
Ever had a restless night, spent tossing and turning, just wishing you had someone to…
By Mary Grace Garis
How To Tell If Fitness Influencers Actually Know What They're Talking About
October 27, 2020
How To Tell If Fitness Influencers Actually Know What They're Talking About
Fitness influencers are often motivational, aspirational, and—let's be honest—pretty darn attractive. But it's not always…
By Erin Bunch
We're Giving Away the Ultimate Self-Care Gift Set, and You Don't Want To Miss Out
October 27, 2020
We're Giving Away the Ultimate Self-Care Gift Set, and You Don't Want To Miss Out
Fall is the perfect time to up your self-care game. That's exactly why we've partnered…
By Tehrene Firman
Signs Your Relationship Isn't Just High-Tension in Quarantine, but Toxic and Abusive
October 27, 2020
Signs Your Relationship Isn't Just High-Tension in Quarantine, but Toxic and Abusive
The goal of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), which we honor throughout October, is to…
By Jillian "JJ" Simmons
Halloween Full Moons Are Rare and Can Unearth Buried Demons—Here's How To Use the Spookiness To Grow
October 27, 2020
Halloween Full Moons Are Rare and Can Unearth Buried Demons—Here's How To Use the Spookiness To Grow
You don't have to be someone who grew up watching all the programming included in…
By Kells McPhillips
This Is the Best Time of Day To Shower If You Work From Home
October 26, 2020
This Is the Best Time of Day To Shower If You Work From Home
Your shower is like your own personal think tank. You let the water wash over…
By Kara Jillian Brown
If Orgasms Are Good for You, Is Not Having Orgasms Bad for You?
October 26, 2020
If Orgasms Are Good for You, Is Not Having Orgasms Bad for You?
I’m firmly in the camp of people who are very into orgasms as a form…
By Mary Grace Garis
The 'Mastermind' Myers-Briggs Personality Type Makes Up Just 2% of the Population—Do You Have It?
October 26, 2020
The 'Mastermind' Myers-Briggs Personality Type Makes Up Just 2% of the Population—Do You Have It?
For the uninitiated, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a typography of 16 personalities that aims…
By Mary Grace Garis
6 Ways To Practice Positive Self-Talk Without Feeling Like You're Straight-Up Lying to Yourself 
October 25, 2020
6 Ways To Practice Positive Self-Talk Without Feeling Like You're Straight-Up Lying to Yourself 
Negative thoughts are like yoga pants: You can't just have one. Once one negative thought…
By Jessica Estrada
The First Semester of College During a Pandemic Is Surprising Civilized—But Is That Good?
October 24, 2020
The First Semester of College During a Pandemic Is Surprising Civilized—But Is That Good?
What I remember most about my first month at college is a foam party—you know,…
By Erin Bunch
7 Brightening Decor Tips To Prep Your Home for (Literal) Darker Days, According to Interior Designers
October 23, 2020
7 Brightening Decor Tips To Prep Your Home for (Literal) Darker Days, According to Interior Designers
As soon as September hits each year, I start to pacify my symptoms of seasonal…
By Mary Grace Garis
Here's How To Let Yourself Feel Joy Right Now—Because It's Not Selfish, It's Survival
October 23, 2020
Here's How To Let Yourself Feel Joy Right Now—Because It's Not Selfish, It's Survival
With such a global state of suffering, who even knows how to feel joyful? There…
By Mary Grace Garis
'Servant Leaders' Are the Bosses We All Need Right Now: Here's How To Become One
October 22, 2020
'Servant Leaders' Are the Bosses We All Need Right Now: Here's How To Become One
There are myriad ways a manager can help their team members work toward career success,…
By Kells McPhillips
After His Dad Died, Zak Williams's Anxiety Reached an All-Time High—Here's What Helped
October 22, 2020
After His Dad Died, Zak Williams's Anxiety Reached an All-Time High—Here's What Helped
Growing up, I had an aversion to wellness. The main reason was that my mom…
By Zak Williams
The One Trait All Geniuses Have in Common, According to a Yale Professor
October 21, 2020
The One Trait All Geniuses Have in Common, According to a Yale Professor
The word "genius" gets thrown around pretty casually. If someone is truly a genius, it's…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Don't Underestimate the Power of Your Down-Ballot Vote To Change Your Community
October 21, 2020
Don't Underestimate the Power of Your Down-Ballot Vote To Change Your Community
With election day just weeks away, most of the attention is (rightfully) steered toward Donald…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The Pandemic Has Worsened the Opioid Epidemic—Here's How Resources Are Adapting To Save Lives
October 21, 2020
The Pandemic Has Worsened the Opioid Epidemic—Here's How Resources Are Adapting To Save Lives
As 2020 has shown, COVID-19 isn't just one singular catastrophe; it's multilayered—the first domino setting…
By Emily Laurence
How To Protect Yourself From Family Members Gaslighting You Without Writing Them Off
October 20, 2020
How To Protect Yourself From Family Members Gaslighting You Without Writing Them Off
Many of us have at least one family member who is not exactly a joy…
By Erin Bunch
Tree Houses, Yurts, Barns, and Domes—Vacationing Off the Grid While Staying Connected in 2021
October 19, 2020
Tree Houses, Yurts, Barns, and Domes—Vacationing Off the Grid While Staying Connected in 2021
If you've wished you could move to a secluded treehouse at least once in 2020,…
By Kells McPhillips
This Is Exactly How To Avoid Cricking Your Neck While You Sleep, According to a Chiropractor
October 18, 2020
This Is Exactly How To Avoid Cricking Your Neck While You Sleep, According to a Chiropractor
Do you ever wake up in the morning with a stiff neck? Your preferred sleeping…
By Tehrene Firman
Sorry, Extroverts, Research Shows Social Distancing Is Hardest for You
October 16, 2020
Sorry, Extroverts, Research Shows Social Distancing Is Hardest for You
COVID-19 gave our social lives a ferocious body slam, but the aches and pains definitely…
By Mary Grace Garis
For the Latinx Community, Social Stressors and Intergenerational Trauma Negatively Impact Health—And My Family Is No Exception
October 16, 2020
For the Latinx Community, Social Stressors and Intergenerational Trauma Negatively Impact Health—And My Family Is No Exception
I was never able to meet my grandmother or my uncle on my mother’s side.…
By Carmella de los Angeles Guiol
Well+Good TALKS: Our Mental Health Is Not Alright—And We're Not Afraid to Say It
October 15, 2020
Well+Good TALKS: Our Mental Health Is Not Alright—And We're Not Afraid to Say It
When Michelle Obama is speaking openly about her feelings of depression on her podcast, you…
By Well+Good Editors
4 Women of Color Share How Spirituality Has Helped Them Heal, Rest, and Resist
October 15, 2020
4 Women of Color Share How Spirituality Has Helped Them Heal, Rest, and Resist
No matter who you are, where you live, or how you identify, it's fair to…
By Tiffany Curtis
Anxiously Staring at My Ceiling is My M.O.—So I Tried a Weighted Blanket to See if it Could Help Me Sleep
October 15, 2020
Anxiously Staring at My Ceiling is My M.O.—So I Tried a Weighted Blanket to See if it Could Help Me Sleep
Ever since I was about 8 years old, sleeping hasn't come easily to me. My…
By Alex Taylor
How To Create a Spending Budget When You're Living Paycheck to Paycheck
October 15, 2020
How To Create a Spending Budget When You're Living Paycheck to Paycheck
For many people in America, living paycheck to paycheck is the norm. Somewhere between 59…
By Erin Bunch
This 4x4 Workout Structure for Longevity Provides Short Bursts of 'Good Stress'
October 14, 2020
This 4x4 Workout Structure for Longevity Provides Short Bursts of 'Good Stress'
Any and all exercise helps to improve your longevity; however, a new study published in…
By Erin Bunch
Your Guide To Living a 'Normal' (But Safe) Life Right Now, According to a Top ER Doctor
October 14, 2020
Your Guide To Living a 'Normal' (But Safe) Life Right Now, According to a Top ER Doctor
If I could sum up the year 2020 in one phrase, it would be "garbage…
By Jessie Van Amburg
How I've Come Around to 'Frivolous' Self Care
October 14, 2020
How I've Come Around to 'Frivolous' Self Care
I believe self care is a way of life. I practice blackout hours—9 p.m. to…
By Alicia Wallace
Science Says You Only Need *2 Minutes* of Cardio To Improve Your Concentration
October 13, 2020
Science Says You Only Need *2 Minutes* of Cardio To Improve Your Concentration
Have you ever been struck with brain fog, then gone for a run that left…
By Rachel Lapidos
I Took a Bed-Dancing Class To Feel More Comfortable Having Video Sex—Here's What It was Like
October 12, 2020
I Took a Bed-Dancing Class To Feel More Comfortable Having Video Sex—Here's What It was Like
As a sex writer, I've long preached the importance of pleasure both solo and in…
By Gabrielle Kassel
5 Online History Courses To Honor Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 12, 2020
5 Online History Courses To Honor Indigenous Peoples' Day
Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrates the histories and cultures of people subjected to genocide when Europeans…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Jordi Wants You To Understand That True Healing Requires Community
October 12, 2020
Jordi Wants You To Understand That True Healing Requires Community
When Jordi left their hometown of Los Angeles to attend drama school at Carnegie Mellon…
By Erin Bunch
How To Tell if You're in a Trauma Bonding Relationship—And What To Do About It
October 12, 2020
How To Tell if You're in a Trauma Bonding Relationship—And What To Do About It
Once upon a time, I was in what you might call a hot-and-cold relationship. It…
By Jo Yurcaba
'Awe Walks' Are the Mood-Boosting Activity You Need Right Now
October 10, 2020
'Awe Walks' Are the Mood-Boosting Activity You Need Right Now
When you're spending so much time indoors, you don't get to experience "awe"—aka "a positive…
By Tehrene Firman
8 Tips for Finding a Gender-Affirming Therapist
October 08, 2020
8 Tips for Finding a Gender-Affirming Therapist
According to July data from the Census Bureau, symptoms of anxiety and depression have been…
By Jamie LeClaire
Are You Feeling Election Anxiety? You're Not Alone
October 08, 2020
Are You Feeling Election Anxiety? You're Not Alone
Election anxiety: While it’s not an official diagnosis, many know it's plenty real and have…
By Gia Miller
How To Clean Out a Loved One's House After They Pass and Make Space for Healing
October 08, 2020
How To Clean Out a Loved One's House After They Pass and Make Space for Healing
There's a leaden heaviness to the grief felt upon losing a loved one that can…
By Mary Grace Garis
How To Spot a Narcissist's Flying Monkey (aka Henchman) and Protect Yourself From Gaslighting Messages
October 07, 2020
How To Spot a Narcissist's Flying Monkey (aka Henchman) and Protect Yourself From Gaslighting Messages
You know how the Wicked Witch in the Wizard of Oz has an army of…
By Mary Grace Garis
Did the Pandemic Transform My Relationships Into One-Sided Friendships? Because I Feel Like I Always Text First
October 07, 2020
Did the Pandemic Transform My Relationships Into One-Sided Friendships? Because I Feel Like I Always Text First
While it's safe to say that the pandemic is affecting everyone's life in some way,…
By Julia Pugachevsky
Wisdom Protects Against Loneliness. Here Are 5 Ways To Wise Up at Any Age
October 06, 2020
Wisdom Protects Against Loneliness. Here Are 5 Ways To Wise Up at Any Age
According to new research from the University of California San Diego, acquiring wisdom makes you…
By Mary Grace Garis
I Wish We Had Talked About Mental Health in My Latinx Family—Here's How I Plan To Do Better for My Son
October 06, 2020
I Wish We Had Talked About Mental Health in My Latinx Family—Here's How I Plan To Do Better for My Son
"I think you may be dealing with an anxiety disorder,” my therapist, a fellow Latina,…
By Irina Gonzalez
Can a Food-Tracking App Ever Be Truly ‘Anti-Diet?’ Not All Experts Are Convinced
October 06, 2020
Can a Food-Tracking App Ever Be Truly ‘Anti-Diet?’ Not All Experts Are Convinced
As of 2019, over 318,000 health apps were available for download on app stores worldwide.…
By Kells McPhillips
'I'm a Cardiologist, and This Is What People in Their 20s and 30s Get Wrong About Heart Health'
October 06, 2020
'I'm a Cardiologist, and This Is What People in Their 20s and 30s Get Wrong About Heart Health'
For most people, heart issues don't start cropping up until one reaches their fifties or…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Here's How Mike Pence's Views and Policies Affect Your Well-Being
October 06, 2020
Here's How Mike Pence's Views and Policies Affect Your Well-Being
You'd be remiss to disregard the vice president as a decorative position or simply as…
By Erin Bunch
I'm a Reiki Master Teacher, and Here's How I Practice Self-Healing on a Regular Basis
October 06, 2020
I'm a Reiki Master Teacher, and Here's How I Practice Self-Healing on a Regular Basis
Buddhist monk Mikao Usui introduced the energy-healing therapy of reiki in 1920 in Japan before…
By Parita Shah
CDC Ranks 13 Autumn and Thanksgiving Traditions by Risk of Exposure to COVID-19
October 05, 2020
CDC Ranks 13 Autumn and Thanksgiving Traditions by Risk of Exposure to COVID-19
Not to state the obvious, but the holidays won't look the same this year. The…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Meet the Boricua Yoga Teacher Who's Fighting to Center BIPOC in Wellness
October 05, 2020
Meet the Boricua Yoga Teacher Who's Fighting to Center BIPOC in Wellness
You’ve been hearing the term "decolonizing" as it pertains to most industries, but what does…
By Kells McPhillips
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