Wellness

If You're Always Ravenous After A Workout, These 4 Foods Will Definitely Satisfy You

By Annakeara Stinson

When you work out, do you often feel, about 20 minutes later, a hunger so strong that you could probably finish an entire pizza, a roast chicken, and a tray of muffins? Same, friend. The post-sweat session hunger is so, so real, and it can, at…

Breaking Up With A Friend Is Rough, But Doing These 5 Little Things Can Make It Easier

By Annakeara Stinson

Have you ever had to break up with a friend? This happens, and it happens all the time. Whether it's because you two grew apart, or things turned toxic for one reason or another, sometimes friendships have to end. But don't be mistaken: This is not…

Here's How To Feel More Confident In A Conversation If You Regularly Cringe At Yourself

By Annakeara Stinson

While I've always been a pretty social person, that doesn't mean I don't become profoundly awkward when trying to talk to people I don't know. In fact, in high school, whenever I tried talking to people I thought were "cool," my face would twitch…

Here Are The 3 Times You Don't Need To Worry About Taking A Pregnancy Test

Pregnancy tests.... They’re never fun to talk about. But your sexual health is super important, and the more you know about exactly when and why to take a test, the better. Knowledge is power. Every scenario is different, but there are a few…

Birth Control Pills Might Have This Weird Effect On Your Emotions, But Don't Worry Too Much

By Julia Guerra

Any time you put anything into your body, you're going to notice a response in one way or another. In the same way that your body responds well to water, but might not feel so great after a few shots of tequila, medication can also be hit or miss,…

Jennifer Aniston's Workout Routine Sounds Flexible AF, So Here's How To Recreate It

By Jordan Bissell

Although I genuinely like working out, I have trouble sticking to any consistent plan. Some mornings, I wake up feeling extra groggy and can't imagine venturing out into the cold for a high-energy run. Some days, the thought of doing even one more…

If You Always Get Motion Sickness, Here's What You Need To Know About That Queasy Feeling

By Jordan Bissell

I've always been jealous of people who could read in the car or on the train. Whether I'm taking the bus to the store or going on a road trip, I can't look at my phone or pull out a book without feeling suddenly nauseous. Over the years, I've…

You Can Practice These Bedtime Wellness Rituals Under The Covers, So Get Comfy

By Julia Guerra

Just in case you’ve been living under a rock, or don’t have the dire need to scroll through social media every five seconds (and, if that is the case, please teach me self-restraint), wellness routines — especially bedtime routines — are all the…

There's A Scientific Reason Why People Always Say Sleep Is "The Best Medicine"

By Annakeara Stinson

When you live in a world full of superfood smoothies and boutique fitness classes, it's easy to forget that there are always going to be a few really basic tenants of taking care of yourself that trump all the rest. For instance, the results of a…

Chrissy Teigen Is Posting All Of Her Best Recipes On Instagram & I'm Legit Salivating

By Jordan Bissell

Out of all the content you can find on Instagram these days, I think I love step-by-step videos of people making delicious meals the most. I definitely appreciate funny posts, and those that talk sincerely about important issues, but there's just…

4 OB-GYNs & Sexperts Straighten Out The One Sex Misconception They Hear All The Time

By Caroline Colvin

If you're sexually active, there will come a time where you end up bumping against the biggest misconceptions about sex. You'll be furiously Googling as you wonder what's fact and what's fiction. A lot of us know, for example, that the pull-out…

Here's How To Get Creative In Tracking Your Workout Progress, According To Experts

By Julia Guerra

Progress is a subjective term, but the definition is especially up to interpretation in the context of fitness. Whether you’ve been following a regular fitness routine for years, months, or days, you probably started on your fitness journey with the…

Science Says These 3 Major Things Can Affect How "In Control" You Feel In Your Life

By Annakeara Stinson

In "this thing called life," as Prince once referred to it, how much control do you really have? Sometimes it can seem like very, very little, even though I'm willing to bet you probably spend a whole lot of time trying to keep it all together.…

My Partner & I Went On An IV Drip Date & Left Feeling More Connected Than Ever

By Iman Hariri-Kia

As a born and bred New Yorker, you won't often hear me uttering a single negative word about the city. I find the rats roaming the empty subway tracks at night adorable. I think that the black slush that floods the city streets after first snowfall…

Rachel Brosnahan Said This One Food Helped Her Avoid Getting Sick On The 'Mrs. Maisel' Set

By Julia Guerra

Is there anything more loathsome than feeling sick in a public setting? You could be overcome with nausea, struggling to breathe through a stuffy nose, or breaking a serious fever sweat — no matter how minuscule the ailment, the struggle is always…

Fans Are Sending Sam Smith All The Love After He Opened Up About His Body Image Struggles

By Julia Guerra

It can take a lot of courage for anyone to open up about their body image issues. Add just about over 11 million adoring fans hanging on your every word, and I can only imagine what it must feel like for a 26-year-old celebrity to be so candid about…

6 Soothing Mantras That Remind You How Deeply You Are Loved

You guys, love is wonderful. Call me a romantic, but there’s just nothing like being surrounded by people who care deeply about you — it can warm even the loneliest corners of your soul. Whether it’s romantic love, familial love, self-love, you name…

Here's What Experts Want You To Know About The Measles, Even If You've Been Vaccinated

By Julia Guerra

Just when you thought cold and flu season couldn’t get any worse, another viral infection rears its ugly head. As of Feb. 7, 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported individual cases of measles in 10 states across the…

Jameela Jamil Started A Petition To Take "Toxic Diet Product" Promotions Off Social Media

By Julia Guerra

Even if you aren’t actively checking social media throughout the day, I’m sure you’ve noticed a few promotional posts for various diet products peppered into your feed — as if diet culture wasn't already obnoxious enough, right? It’s not just the…

Brie Larson Really Did Push A Jeep Uphill To Train For 'Captain Marvel' & There's Video Proof

By Julia Guerra

In case you didn’t know, Brie Larson is a beast, and the proof is on Instagram. Prior to snagging the role of Captain Marvel, Larson’s social media pages reflected that of a typical Hollywood star, clad with screenshots of magazine covers, red…