I Have an Expensive Chronic Illness, and My Life Truly Depends on This Election’s Outcome

For that reason, I’m voting blue. For many, this isnt just a rousing call to actionits real life. Becausepolitics and wellness cant be separated, especially this year. Whats his beef with the ACA? Maybe he wants to settle his Obama Inferiority Complex by ripping his predecessors signature legislative achievement to shreds? Maybe he hopes to appease the hard-line fiscal conservatives in Congress? … What is The Missionary Sex Position? Without that financial support, those expenses would add several hundred dollars to my monthly costs....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 179 words · Michael Jones

I Have Cold Toes All the Time, and These Slipper Boots Are Like Wearable Blankets for Your Feet

As someone with consistently cold feet, I’m always on the hunt for a good slipper. These ones from Baloo are IT. So when I heard about theCloud Bootie from Baloo Living($78) I was immediately intrigued. I love the nameI want my feet to feel like theyre inside a cozy cloud! But I didnt know the brand also made slippers. I liked wearing it the second way more because it keeps me warmer....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 136 words · Benjamin Griffin

I Have Dry, Eczematous Skin, and This Makeup Brush Is the Only One That Doesn’t Irritate My Skin or Cause Me To Break Out

Use it to buff, blend, or contour your pressed powders, highlighter, and blush. Whats more, the bristles as packed into a lightweight, minimalist cylinder thats easy to hold and maneuver. Sign up to have the intel delivered straight to your inbox. … Got it, you’ve been added to our email list. …

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 52 words · Nancy Hammond

I Have Dry, Sensitive, and Eczematous Skin, and This Is the Only Oil-Based Moisturizer That Doesn’t Make It Flare Up More

Those antioxidants are just as powerful inside your body as they are on top of skin, too. Its hydration last between 5-8 hours (I reapply two more times after the first program.) I can pair it with my other serums just fine, whether theyre oil-based or not. (Usually, Ive found that non-comedogenic, oil-based serums absorb better into my dry skin.) Together, all three products leave my skin as soft as a marshmallow....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Jeanette Anderson

I Have Fine Hair and I Finally Found an Unexpected Conditioner That Hydrates It Without Weighing It Down

Finding the right conditioner for my dry, fine hair was always a challenge. That is, until I tried this conditioner by Twentynine Palms. Conversely, the conditioners that promise volume, simply arent hydrating enough. That was until I tried theDesert Tumbleweed Softening Conditioner($54) by Twentynine Palms. I know nothing fuels our collective side-eye quite like celebrity brands, but this conditioner is the real deal. Jojoba oil quenches strands and mends split ends,according to hairstylists....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · David Ponce

I Have Fine, Straight Lashes, but This Lash Primer and Mascara Combo Is a Game-Changer

Now, I swear by two incredible (and much more affordable!) lash products to achieve similar voluminous results. And more often than not, mascaras fail to deliver results that rival my once-beloved falsies. But that all changed with my first few swipes of this killer combo. Just press the product below and more details will pop up in a new window. Hit add to cart and voila! … This double layer gives your lashes theoomphthey need for more volume and length that rivals falsies....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Debra Booker

I Have Flat Feet and Weak Ankles, and These Rocker Sneakers Are *So* Supportive, I Immediately Bought a Second Pair

The Gel-Nimbus 25 sneakers are so cloud-like and comfortable, our editor immediately bought a second pair. Read the full review, here. Actually, it mightbea cloud (has anyone checked?! ); the bouncy outsole is pretty much as lavish as it gets without being unsupportive or sloggy. Why I love them The cushioning Unsurprisingly, the Gel-Nimbus 25s are incredibly comfortable. The mesh upper is alsosostretchy, its almost sock-like. … Additionally, the flexible pull-tab on the heel makes getting them on and over feet easy-peasy....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Timothy Bishop

I Have Flat Feet, and These Podatrist-Approved Slippers Are a Life-Saver for My Arches

Podiatrists love Dansko clogs, thanks to their solid arches and comfy toe boxesits new slippers are no different. If you have flat feet like I do? My feet seem to be perpetually cold, so wearing them around the house is a must. With flat as feet as mine, these wool slippers transport my arches to Cloud 9. Unlike other slippers, it also features an elevated heel, which takes a load off ache-prone joints....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 160 words · Brian Cole

I Have Infant Twins and a Dog, and Dyson’s New Wet-Vac Has Made Cleaning My Floors Faster Than Ever

The Dyson v15s Detect Submarine is the brand’s first wet-vac to date. Here’s what happened when we put it to the test. Want To Transform Your Outdoor Space into a Calming, Boho-Chic Escape (Um, Yes)? What is the Dyson v15s Detect Submarine? The Dyson v15s Detect Submarine is a cordless, do-it-all machine that marries wet and dry cleaning technology. Most important, though, are the three different rollerheads that come with each machine....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Kara Sandoval

I Have Naturally Oily Skin and Have Sworn by This Derm-Approved Moisturizer Since College

Anything made with heavy humectants or pore-clogging, comedogenic ingredients? Especially when it comes to daily moisturizers, you donotwant to play around. My skin and I havent looked back since. The simple, quick push of the dispenser provided an enough amount of cream to use. But it definitely didnt stop there. ), and makes my skin feel hydratedwithoutthe added slick, sticky feel. board-certified dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Walter Fernandez

I Have Sexsomia, a Disorder That’s Like Sleepwalking…but for Sex Acts

Did I ever show my face there again? Welcome to my reality of living with sexsomnia. When they learn of their behavior, they may feel surprise, shame, guilt, and humiliation. This is adeparture from an erotic or wet dream, which is characterized by acting out in a dream. (With the perfect example being my embarrassment when finding out about that episode at my friends house.) What is sexsomnia, and what can it look like?...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · Melissa Wilson

I Have the Most Stubborn Blackheads—This ‘Blackhead Dissolver’ Serum Is the Only Product That’s Been Able To Erase Them

Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission Im an eternal optimist. That is, except for one thing: the godforsaken, unwelcome collection ofblackheadsthat have accumulated on my face. (Dont do it!) Even when the blackheads temporarily retreat, those stubborn bad boys always come back. Squinted eyes, a cocked eyebrow.Yeah, right. Lets see what the tough army of blackheads on my nose have to say about that. CEO and co-founder of CLEARSTEM Skincare...

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Joshua Martin

I Haven’t Used Shampoo in 6 Months, and My Hair Has Never Looked Better

It wasnt taking color properly, it wasfrizzier than ever,and had lots ofbreakage. Six months ago, two weeks after a coloring appointment, I visited celebrity hair stylistChaz Deanfor a blowout. Fall Tuscan Pear Cleansing Conditioner $72.00 Why ditch the shampoo? Traditional shampoos, a.k.a. The consequences are finer, thinner, and weaker hair each time you lather up. One study that tested 1600 patients forSLS irritancyfound 42 percent of patients had an irritant reaction....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 169 words · Deborah Davidson