How Our Bodies Look and How We Present Ourselves Is No One’s Business but Our Own

Yet, with all the strides that have been made, there are still areas that could use improvement. Now, think about how you felt. What is The Missionary Sex Position? But there is a definite toxic downside to the socials, says Vander Leahy. For example, solely following someone because you deem them to be body inspiration or thinspiration says Sturino. I find that that is such a toxic way of looking at your body....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Brian Clark

How Pampering My Hair Post-Braids Has Become an Important Part of My Self-Care Routine

However, when it comes time to takeoutthose braids, the aftermath is usually a huge mess. So I decided to reset my routine to make the transition feel more like a spa treatment than work. Heres how I make that happen for myself. Pre-shampoo overnight The night before wash day, I go all in with a pre-poo treatment. Theyre a great way to elevate your wash routine. After I remove my braids, I divide my hair into sections and apply my pre-poo oils....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 145 words · Alicia Dennis

How Pandemic Living Is Changing the At-Home Cycling Game For Good

The company that improbably hurtled past afailed Kickstarter campaignbecametheprestige brand in studio-level cycling in the pandemic age. Thats about a quarter of the price of the Peloton Bike, which retails for $1,895. Then, just hours after its release, Amazon pulled the bike from its site, claiming no affiliation. Echelon remains committedto offering the lowest-cost bikes on the market. Whats more, Chikosh says he expects to see continued rapid growth in the next few months....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 145 words · Karen Ho

How Parents Can Give Their Kids a Healthy, Joyful Relationship to Fitness

So, howdowe nurture a love of movement in the next generation? Lead by example Research shows thatchildren imitate their parents4to practice new skills and operate in society. So, a child who sees their parents moving may well be inspired to join in. According to social learning theory, children largely acquire new behaviors through observation and imitation, explains Dr. Bostan. That means caregivers arent doing their kids any favors by skipping their own self-care or daily movement routines....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Linda Delacruz

How Practicing Barre Helped Me Find Strength and Community After My Transition

It was the first time in my life that I everreallyrecognized myself. I waited half a century for that moment, but it was worth it. It has changed every single aspect of my life. Walking into the studio for the first time, I was terrified. Are they going to reject me? But now, Im right up in front of the mirror. … I feel like Ive earned my spot there, and with that, Ive earned my confidence....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Beth Jensen

How Prioritizing Self-Care Off the Track Helps Gold Medal Hurdler Grant Holloway Run His Best

Olympic gold medalist Grant Holloway is the champion of 110-meter hurdles. Here’s how he goes for gold on and off the track. His steady climb to the number one spot at the Paris Games was picture-perfect. Heres how Holloway spends his time when hes not training or racing. Being on camera a lot, I need to shaveso I useGilletteLabs razors. It gives me a clean shave every single time that I need to look my best....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 243 words · Tanner Rodriguez

How Protecting the Skin Barrier Is Taking On a New Meaning in 2020 As We Spend More Time Inside

The list goes on, as does the potential for damage. So why does all of this talk about aggressors and stressors matter so much? asks Ifeoma Okoronkwo, MD, founder ofBeyond Beauty by Dr. O. First, we can have a go at reduce exposure. Heres what to do. Simply speaking, ensure you provide plenty of fresh air to your indoor environment. board-certified dermatologist based in New York City Air purifiers are a huge help in maintaining clear and calm skin....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Dr. Amy Cook MD

How push-ups became the official workout of COVID-19

Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. Elliptical vs Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Right For You? Does Rowing Count as Strength Training? I think because were taught push-ups as early as kindergarten, everyone is familiar with them, says Lampa. Does Dancing Count as Cardio? Heres What Experts Say Glute Bridge vs Hip Thrust: Which Is The Better Booty Booster? …...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 164 words · Barbara Bryant

How Queer Community Helps ALOK and Rachel Ricketts Feel Joy and Process Grief

Pride Month can be an overwhelming and confusing swirl of rainbows. Here’s a podcast that explores queer community, joy, and grief. Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? However, 2022 has not been an easy, carefree, love-filled year for many queer people. Social and community bonding, familial support, and a sense of purpose are all clinically importantsources of healing. In these inevitable moments, queer community is vital....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · Mark Rodriguez

How Quickly You Climb the Stairs Means Nothing of Your Heart Health, According to a Cardiologist

Ever wonder if the different ways to take the stairs impacts your heart health? According to one cardiologist, the answer is not so much. Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. Elliptical vs Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Right For You? Does Rowing Count as Strength Training? It begs the question: Does it really matter for cardiovascular endurancewhether you take themtwo-by-two or one-by-one?...

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 220 words · Jeffrey Wu

How Racial Inequity Hurts the Sex Lives of People of Color

Racism has a harrowing impact on the sexuality and sex lives of people of color. A sex-positive researcher breaks down the problem. Sex educators provide history, information, and advice related to sex. This is sage advice, but it simply isnt enough, especially if you have multiple marginalized identities. We have yet to discover more concretely how these racial inequities relate to or cause other sexual problems. But as a sex-positive scientist who studies these issues, I do have some theories....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · Dr. Cheryl Salazar

How Reclaiming Hair Oiling Makes Me Feel More Connected to My South Asian Culture

Our editors independently select these products. The scent will take you back to where the ingredients come from. And every time I use it, it feels like Im bringing an old ritual into my current life. Plus, my hair is all the better for it. … Got it, you’ve been added to our email list. …

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 56 words · Bradley Howard

How Romantic Compersion—the ‘Opposite of Jealousy’—May Signal That Polyamory Could Work for You

For polyamorous couples, compersion extends to joy felt when ones partner experiences joy with another lover. Some signs you might be experiencing romantic compersion in subtle ways already? Of course, this idea has platonic applications, too. Think about the levels of excitement and connection you have with people throughout your life, she says. Its almost like you get pleasure and fulfillment from their pleasure and their fulfillment. Maybe youve been struggling with fertility, or maybe youre actively repulsed by the idea of pregnancy....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 160 words · Brandon Foster