Wellness Retreats
I Tried Alo Moves’ Luxury Wellness Retreat in Cabo—And It Was the Reset I Didn’t Know I Needed
The Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal is truly a game-changer for destination wellness—and combined with Alo Yoga? It doesn't get much better than that.
What Is the A-Spot? Access Deeper Pleasure with This Little-Known Erogenous Zone
What is the A-spot? Learn how to find, stimulate, and derive pleasure from this little known hot spot inside the vagina.
What to Know About Hip Dips—and 2 Things to Consider if You Want to ‘Get Rid Of’ Them
The indent between your hips and your thighs, known as ‘hip dips,’ are a normal part of your anatomy. Why all the hip dip hate?
This Is the Wellness Routine That Keeps Tennis Icon Billie Jean King in Ace Shape at Age 80
Learn about Billie Jean King's wellness practices that keep her going strong at age 80—including her rediscovered love for playing tennis.
Women’s Health Research Has a Long, Quiet History of Exclusion, and It’s Still Affecting Our Well-Being
Women were largely left out of clinical trials until a law passed in the '90s. Now, we're still seeing the ramifications on women's health.
How To Give Yourself a Yoni Massage for Serious Sexual Empowerment
The yoni massage is a tantric sexual practice that benefits the body and mind. See an expert guide to massaging your vagina here.
Actress Jameela Jamil Shines a Light on Women’s Safety With a Self-Defense Course and Community Walk
Actress and activist Jameela Jamil and her I Weigh community taught women self-defense during the May 20 Move For Your Mind event in NYC.
Jameela Jamil Is Helping Women Take Back Their Power Through Movement
Actress and activist Jameela Jamil and her fitness platform, I Weigh, will host a public walk on May 20 in the name of women's safety.
Megan Thee Stallion Is Starting a ‘Hottie’ Revolution Rooted in Well-Being—Here Are 3 Lessons We Can All Learn From Her Latest Nike Collab
The Megan Thee Stallion Nike collection is all about self expression. Learn more about the movement and stock up on hottie-inspired apparel.
‘4 Ways I Combat the Mental Load of Living With Chronic Eczema’
Living with chronic eczema is more than just physical—it can be a mental load, too. Discover how one mom has learned to manage it with joy.
‘I Struggled Silently With Eczema Forever—Then I Started a Social-Media Movement Around It’
Silently struggling with an eczema flare-up? Discover how one woman turned to social media for support (and started a movement when she did).
‘As a Woman of Color With Eczema, I’m All About Being ‘Woke’ About My Skin—Here’s Why’
Learn more about why eczema representation (and support) is important, according to a woman of color with eczema.
‘I’m a Gynecologist, and Here’s What You Should Know About Vaginal Dryness in Perimenopause and Beyond’
It's time to talk about vaginal dryness, and an OB-GYN is dropping knowledge about the causes, the symptoms, and how you might relieve it.
Using Dr. Google? Here’s How to Discuss Online Research with Your Doctor
Learn the best ways to avoid health misinformation and discuss your online sleuthing at your doctor's appointments, without feeling dismissed.
Inside Rosa Rebellion, Where Women of Color Practice ‘Creative Activism’ To Strike Change
Inside the organization where creative activism, which promotes both rest and storytelling as a way to disrupt society, takes center stage.
How the World Water Crisis Disproportionately Impacts Women
Inequitable water access disproportionately impacts women in communities around the world. Here are some solutions led by women.
45% of Girls Drop Out of Sports by Age 14—Dove and Nike Are Teaming Up To Change That
Dove and Nike have teamed up to launch Body Confident Sport, a coaching program designed to empower young female athletes.
These 8 Period-Care Brands Will Now Reimburse You for the Discriminatory ‘Tampon Tax’
Eight period-care brands banded together to form the Tampon Tax Back Coalition, which will reimburse you for any tampon tax you pay.
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From Pilates to Breathwork, This Wellness CEO Is Helping Women Break Up With Body-Checking Culture
This wellness CEO used to subscribe to body-checking culture—until she broke out of the cycle. Here's how you can do the same.
To Keep Girls in Sports, We Need Better Coaches. Here’s How Nike Is Helping
Learn about the new Nike Coaching Girls Guide and the brand's efforts in the Philippines to give more girls access to basketball and coaches.
I’m a 7-Time Egg Donor, and This Is What It’s Like To Donate Your Eggs
Learn what an egg donation process entails, from one woman who's donated her eggs seven times over five years.
Why Barbie Learning To Cry Is Such a Pivotal Moment in the Movie—For Her and for Us
Learn why we'd all benefit from perceiving crying and tears much like Barbie does in the movie—as a supportive outlet for emotions.
It’s Black Women’s Equal Pay Day—And Closing the Pay Gap for Women of Color Has Never Been More Urgent
Learn about the systemic racism and sexism underscoring Black Women's Equal Pay Day, and what we can do to close the gender-race wage gap.
The Best Parts of Barbie Land We’d Love To See in the Real World
Beach jobs, magical ambulances, good moods: Barbie Land is full of things we want IRL (besides an all-women Supreme Court, of course).
Meet Athlete Ally, the Nonprofit Championing LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Equity in Sports
Amidst anti-trans debates, Athlete Ally is setting up LGBTQIA+ athletes for success–and creating a more level playing field in the process.
How Bethany C. Meyers Applies Body Neutrality To Their Leg Hair
In this excerpt from their new book, "I Am More Than My Body," Bethany C. Meyers explores how their relationship with leg hair has evolved.
It’s Time To Amplify the Vitiligo Conversation—Here’s What One Dermatologist Wants You To Know
A derm and a patient share their insights on living with and managing vitiligo—because it's time to destigmatize the condition.
High Schoolers Turn To Their Friends for Sex Advice—This New Sex-Ed Program Will Make Them Reliable Resources
The "Youth Sexpert Program" will educate high schoolers on important sex topics and support them in sharing this information with peers.
Public Tennis Courts Can Help Build Community in Unexpected Ways
The work of Detroit's Leonora King and the USTA show that tennis builds community, and that investing in making tennis accessible to all pays off.
If Everyone Would Just Listen to Jameela Jamil, the World Would Be Better
Actress and activist Jameela Jamil shares her point of view on toxic beauty standards, body neutrality, and the importance of speaking truth to power.
How To Negotiate Your Salary When the Range Is Posted—And Why You Definitely Still Should
Career experts and job-market researchers share advice for how to negotiate a salary offer when the range is posted—because you still should.
How Pro and Everyday Athletes Alike Showcase the Power of “Mom Strength”
Learn what mother strength really looks like for these pro and everyday athletes balancing parenthood and their own goals.
I Asked 3 Female Pro Golfers My Biggest Golf Swing Question—Yes, It’s About My Boobs
Three LPGA golfers answer where your boobs go during your golf swing, a women's golf swing question none of my male teachers ever answered.
How To Embrace Your Partner’s Hobbies Without Losing Yourself
Learn how to build connection but maintain your sense of self when you and your partner have common hobbies in which you both participate.
This Powerful HIV-Prevention Initiative Centers Pleasure for Black Women—A Demo That Accounts for 60% of New HIV Infections in U.S. Women
ViiV Healthcare's "Risk to Reasons" centers reasons why Black women seek HIV prevention, not factors that put them at risk for infection.
Hear Us Out: It’s Time for Companies To Offer Paid Menstrual Leave
Learn why paid menstrual leave can boost productivity, workplace culture, and healthy, open conversations with employers.
A Woman Who Paints Women: How Portrait Artist Taylor Smalls Celebrates Women Through Art
Taylor Smalls is a portrait artist who paints mixed Black women. As a mixed Black woman herself, her work is rooted in self-exploration.
Supermodels Ashley Graham and Karlie Kloss Share the Toughest (and Easiest) Parts of New Motherhood
Supermodels Ashley Graham and Karlie Kloss reveal the toughest parts of new motherhood, and how they're helping each other navigate it.
For Christina Aguilera, Rubbing the Right Way Includes Lube—And Open, Shame-Free Conversation About Sex
As the co-founder and chief brand advisor for Playground, Christina Aguilera aims to empower more women to embrace their sexuality.
Why the Drag Ban in Tennessee Is So Dangerous for the LGBTQ+ Community
Earlier this month, the Tennessee Governor signed a bill that bans drag. Its effects are far-reaching—beyond the state and drag alone.
How the Overturning of Roe v. Wade Stands To Financially Harm Women
For women and all birthing people, the financial effects of overturning Roe v. Wade are grim. Here, learn why that is.
Why Blair Imani Thinks Community—Not Competition—Is Inherent to Womanhood
To Blair Imani, community is inherent to the meaning of womanhood, whereas competition among women is a product of the patriarchy.
These Founders Were Sick of Being Told They Weren’t Sick—And Now Their Work Is Driving Real Progress in Women’s Health
New women's health solutions such as the medical clinic Tia, maternal health app Irth, and ovarian-health focused biotech company Celmatix are providing women with better care.
When You’re a ‘Late Bloomer,’ Romantically Speaking, Solo Dates Are Essential for Self-Love
In this episode of the "Well+Good Podcast," self-described late bloomers share how they use solo dates as a practice of self-love.
Meet Lucinda ‘La Morena’ Hinojos, the First Chicana, Indigenous Female Artist To Partner With the NFL for the Super Bowl
Hinojos weaves symbolism from her Native American and Mexican heritage into her work. Here's what she's planned for Super Bowl LVII.
With Her New Book, Runner Lauren Fleshman Shares How Sports Systems Continue To Fail Women
Pro runner Lauren Fleshman is tackling gender inequality in sports with her new book, Good for a Girl: My Life Running in a Man's World.
How the Nation’s Only Indigenous Abortion Fund Is Expanding Reproductive Justice for a Community Long Denied It
How Rachael Lorenzo, co-founder of Indigenous Women Rising, is expanding abortion access with the nation's only indigenous abortion fund.
Chinese Facial Tools Brand Yang Face Wants You To Re-Think Where You’re Buying Your Jade Rollers
Yang Face was created by a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner to address rampant cultural appropriation of Chinese facial tools.
CVS Is Becoming the Everyday Champion of Women’s Health—Here’s How To Get In On It
Here's how CVS is taking a stand for women's health by pledging to cover the pink tax, menstrual tax, and other cost inequalities.
4 Things To Consider If You’re Thinking About Freezing Your Eggs
An embryologist breaks down three important things to keep in mind if you're considering egg freezing, and how TMRW can help.
MSNBC Reporter Daniela Pierre-Bravo Wants Women of Color To Own Their ‘Superpower’ at Work
MSNBC producer Daniela Pierre-Bravo talks to Well+Good about her new book, "The Other," and her aim to empower BIPOC women at work.
This Bra Says What We’re All Thinking Right Now, and 100% of Its Proceeds Go To Support Reproductive Rights
The Harper Wilde "Fuck Your Laws" Bra ($50) says what we're all thinking, and all of its proceeds are donated to protecting reproductive rights.
Overturning Roe v. Wade Will Disproportionately Impact Historically Excluded Communities
The effects of overturning Roe v. Wade would reinforce racial disparities and inequities among marginalized communities. Here's why.
Feeling Numb, Angry, or Overwhelmed by Roe v. Wade News? Here’s a 10-Step Action Plan To Take Care of Yourself
Trauma-informed practitioners share a 10-step plan to help you take care of yourself and manage stress about the Roe v. Wade decision.
These States Are Most Impacted by the Overturning of Roe v. Wade
With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, abortion access will be determined by individual states. Not all areas will feel the same impact.
How, Exactly, To Make Your Voice Heard About the Overturning of Roe v. Wade
An abortion justice advocate offers four tangible action items for how to protect 'Roe v. Wade,' or support a post-Roe world.
Breast Pumps Are in the Midst of an Overdue and Necessary Glow Up
A new generation of breast pumps are finally reimagining decades- and sometimes centuries-old technology. Here's why that's important.
9 Ways To Celebrate Pride Month All Year Long
Here, queer sex educator and therapist Rachel Wright shares nine ways to celebrate Pride month all year, no matter how you identify.
As a Woman, Being Married to Another Woman Feels Amazing and Powerful
As part of Well+Good's Love Loud Loud conversation series, Claire Wasserman and Ashley Louise discuss their own queer marriage.
Women *Are* Asking for More Money at Work—They’re Just Not Getting It
Men and women ask for raises at relatively the cadence. It's just that men more often get them, and women face more consequences.
Allyson Felix Knows the Power of Saying No—And Wants You to Be Able To Do It Without Financial Consequence
Allyson Felix made headlines by exposing a former sponsor for its lack of maternity protections. Now, she's helping women say no at work.
How Ketanji Brown Jackson Joining the Supreme Court Could Impact Your Well-Being
Soon-to-be Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson views issues from a liberal-centrist lens, much like her predecessor Stephen G. Breyer.
Why Workplaces Need To Actively Support Employees in Menopause—And How They Can Do So
Going through menopause affects the productivity and experience of many in the workplace. Here's how employers can offer needed support.
How Afrofeminism Guided Me to My Identity as a Black Nonbinary Person
For one writer, feminism was a gateway that led them to understand their identity as nonbinary. Here, learn about their journey.
For TooD Beauty Founder Shari Siadat, Feminism Requires Ignoring External Beauty Standards
For founder of nonbinary beauty brand TooD Beauty Shari Siadat, feminism means dispelling any external standards to find one's own.
OK TMI: Why Does My Pee Shoot in 37 Different Directions When I Squat?
If you're asking yourself, "Why does my pee shoot in different directions when I squat?" We have an OB-GYN to give you an answer.
How Norma Kamali, Fashion Designer of More Than 50 Years, Embraces the ‘Masculine-Feminine’ in Style and in Life
To fashion designer Norma Kamali, feminism has always been about ensuring that her gender couldn't stand in the way of her success.
Why Sinikiwe Dhliwayo Says Feminism Does Not Support Bodies of Color
For Naaya Wellness Sinikiwe Dhliwayo, feminism has never supported her. Here's what she says needs to happen to create real equality.
Motherhood Is Work, and the Pennies Aren’t Adding Up
For mothers, the gender wage gap isn't closing at all. Here, learn the contributing factors and what is needed in order to change that.
Salary Transparency Is a Feminist Act We Must All Take To Close the Gender Pay Gap for Women of Color
To close the gender pay gap for women of color, it's crucial for all people to share earnings. Here's why doing so is a feminist issue.
Danielle Chang Believes Harmony for People of All Genders Flows From the Balance Between Yin and Yang
Founder of the Hao Life and Luckyrice, Danielle Chang says feminism for her has to do with the balance of yin and yang energy in all of us.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Feminine Energy Is Key for Every Person’s Wellness Practice
Feminine energy is key for wellness and balance, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Here, learn why.
How Stacy London’s Understanding of Feminism Has Evolved With Age
For Stacy London, the meaning of feminism has evolved throughout life. Here, learn what the terms means to the State of Menopause CEO.
Why Intersectional Feminism Is the Only Form of Truly Inclusive Feminism
To be inclusive, feminism needs to be intersectional. Learn more here, and on this week's episode of the Well+Good podcast.
Growing Up With Lackluster Sex Education Made Me Want To Champion Intimacy as a Feminist Act
Éva Goicochea, founder of Maude, believes access to comprehensive sex education and championing intimacy for all is a feminist act.
The Singular Importance of Your Vote—And the Steps You Need To Take Before Election Day
Why is voting important? Experts expain that it is one of the most impactful things you can do for yourself and your community.
How the Iconic Pixie Cut Redefined How These Black Women View Beauty
The pixie cut is synonymous with Black beauty, and women who have had a pixie speak to its impact on their definition of beauty.
Insecure’s Yvonne Orji on Her Breast Cancer Scare and the Importance of Listening to Your Body
Actress Yvonne Orji is using her background in health to shed light on triple-negative breast cancer in the web docuseries "Uncovering TNBC."
Humble Bloom Is Working To Cultivate the Cannabis Community As Legalization Expands
Humble Bloom is nurturing strong kinship within the legal cannabis industry through events, education, and consulting.
WellCapped Is the ‘Rent the Runway’ of Lace-Front Wigs
WellCapped is a wig rental service that allows users to enjoy a variety of lace-front wigs without shelling out hundreds per unit.
Baby Dove Launches ‘Black Birth Equity Fund’—Which Gives Pregnant Black People a One-Time Grant To Fund Doula Services
Baby Dove launched the "Black Birth Equity Fund" to provide pregnant Black individuals with $1,300 to cover the cost of doula services.
Paralympian Mallory Weggemann Is Looking To Smash More Than Records—She’s Out To Topple Bias Against People With Disabilities
Two-time Paralympian Mallory Weggemann speaks to the importance of accurate portrayals of what it's like to live with a disability.
Ami Colé Is the New Clean Beauty Brand That Celebrates Melanin-Rich Skin
Ami Colé is a brand that fuses makeup and skin care. The lip gloss, skin tint, and highlighter were created to enhance melanin-rich skin.
Seeking Care for Fibroids Can Be Exhausting. Here’s How To Practice Self-Advocacy
When seeking care for fibroids, if you feel your concerns aren't being heard self-advocacy is necessary to receive the treatment you deserv.
Community, Connection, and Love Fuel Sanya Richards-Ross in This New Stage of Her Life
Sanya Richards-Ross discusses life after track, motherhood, and entrepreneurship on the most recent "Glowing Live with Latham" IG interview.
Simone Biles’s Impact Is Greater Than Any Single Performance—She’s Changing the Face of Gymnastics
Simone Biles' impact isn't just about breaking records or the skills named after her. It's about changing sport for future generations.
The True Trick to Body Positivity and Self-Acceptance Is That… It’s Actually BS
What's wrong with body positivity, as a concept, starts with its roots as a white-washed solution to fatphobia based on restrictive goals.
Sha’Carri Richardson Is an Unapologetic Black Woman and That’s Why I’ll Always Support Her
Sha'Carri Richardson is unapologetic, not just one of the fastest sprinters ever, and the world should be celebrating this.
Reproductive Oppression Is an American Legacy
Reproductive oppression is the regulation and exploitation of individuals’ bodies, sexuality, labor, and procreative capacities as a means of control.
Why Physicians Treating Women Need To Look Beyond the Lab for Solutions
The gender bias in health care means that, women and transgender and non-binary folks with vulvas have to advocate for themselves.
Loom’s Birthing Parent-Centered Online Courses Prove Health Education Is Health Care
Loom is making it's online debut with a pregnancy and postpartum course, with plans to educate around more topic areas.
‘EveryStylishGirl’ CEO Nana Agyemang Is Addressing Black Wellness and Prosperity Through Community
Meet Nana Agyemang, the founder and CEO of Every Stylish Girl, a wellness community for Black and Brown women.
Black Girls Breathing Pledges To Support the Mental Health of 1 Million Black Women and Girls by 2025
With a pledge to support 1 million Black women and girls in their mental health journeys by 2025, Black Girls Breathing expands its reach.
Taking Direct Aim at Roe v. Wade, Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Mississippi Abortion Case
The majority-conservative court agreed to hear arguments of a Mississippi abortion case that limits rights established by Roe v. Wade.
8 Women of Color Who Are Working to Dismantle Racism in Wellness Culture
Racism is so deeply entrenched in the wellness industry, we often don't realize the extent. This is how 8 WOC are fighting racism in wellness.
Nyssa’s Self-Check Mirror Lets You—You Guessed It—Take an Easy Look At Your Bits, So I Tried It
Holding a mirror underneath you while taking a look around awkward. The Nyssa self-check mirror is here to make looking at your vulva easier.
I’m a Paralympic Gold Medalist, Here’s How I Use Positive Self-Talk To Boost My Confidence
Gold-medal-winning Paralympian shares how she uses a positive self-talk practice to increase her confidence—and why you should, too.
How One Female Surgeon’s Leadership Was Like a Lightning Bolt of Inspiration for Me
Dr. Chaneve Jeanniton writes to one woman who she considers having embodied leadership in the surgical field that impacted her.
Shaktibarre App Founder Corinne Wainer Is Committed To Making Barre Classes Affordable and Approachable
Shaktibarre co-founder Corinne Wainer quickly realized that Zoom classes weren't working for them. So they switched to a web-based app.
