February 14, 2020 at 11:30PM by CWC Alisa Vittiâpioneer of female biohacking, Johns Hopkins alum, womenâs hormone health expert, and founder of the period-positive platform FLO Livingâis sharing more from her latest book, In the FLO. Itâs full of radical, groundbreaking information meant to help women understand and reconnect with
Day: February 14, 2020
658 women died from pregnancy-related causes in 2018. Most of them were Black
February 14, 2020 at 09:30PM by CWC Every year in the United States, nearly 700 women die of pregnancy-related complications. For every one of those deaths, approximately 100 more almost die. Maternal mortalityâdeath during pregnancy or within 42 days after deliveryâis the sixth most common cause of death among American women
It takes nearly 14 minutes to reach orgasmâbut youâre busy, so hereâs how to speed things up
February 14, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC I’m not super into rushing during sex. It’s an experience, it should be playful and savored. And yet, learning how to orgasm faster feels like a good life skill; even if it’s a long sex session, you’d like to get yours upfront, you
The worldâs oldest man is 112âand his secret has nothing to do with diet or exercise
February 14, 2020 at 07:30PM by CWC Sometimes the quest for living a healthy life can distract from what’s most important: enjoying it. It’s a reminder that comes straight from the world’s oldest man, a spritely 112-year-old living in Niigata, Japan, named Chitetsu Watanabe. When asked about the secret to
âSituational cleansingâ is the best thing to happen to skin since soap itself
February 14, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC Adapting your beauty routine to your skin’s mood is nothing new. After all, you wouldn’t use a clay mask on a dry complexion, orâthe horror!âsqualane on an oily forehead. Now, would you? The need to switch up your skin care the way you’d
The most romantic day of the year is *not* February 14âhereâs when to mark your calendar
February 14, 2020 at 06:30PM by CWC If your Valentine’s Day is likely to end like mineâon the couch in stretchy pants, watching Netflix while eating Thai takeoutâyou may be relieved to know that, astrologically speaking, February 14 is not the most romantic day of the year. Indeed intuitive astrologer
The 7 golden rules of long-term relationship success, from couples of nearly 4 decades
February 14, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC Itâs inevitable that as our lives evolve and change over time, the relationships that remain constant fixtures within them will as well. If youâre fortunate enough to find a life partner with whom you grow and learn, you’re bound to encounter speed bumps,
Iâm a sex writer, and this intimacy app answered sex questions I never knew to ask
February 14, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC Eventually there comes a time when nobody wants to hear about your sex life anymore. I mean, Iâm sure thatâs not true for everybody (my experience in that realm is probably different than, say, J. Loâs). But for many of usâespecially those of
Thousands of Americans are stuck in toxic jobs and marriages just to keep their health insurance
February 14, 2020 at 02:30PM by CWC Of all the factors to consider before making a life-altering decisionâlike starting a business or ending a marriageâyour future ability to get affordable medical care shouldn’t be one of them. But that’s exactly the case for many Americans today. As Medicare for All
This high-protein, dietitian-approved dinner is full of gut-healthy benefits
February 14, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC After-dinner hunger may sound like an oxymoron, but it’s definitely a Thing. Sometimes, no matter how delicious a meal tastes, it just isn’t all that filling. The major reason it happens: not enough protein. Healthy eating experts preach about the importance of a
A nutritionist explains why diets donât really work
February 14, 2020 at 01:30PM by CWC The word “diet” feels like a relic of the past, but some modern eating plans can be just as restrictive as the cabbage soup diets of yesteryear. As McKel Kooienga points out, these trendy, quick-fix plans don’t help people develop healthy habits with
3 dating tips thatâll turn your anxious attachment style into a romantic superpower
February 14, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC The day after I started reading Attachedâa deep-dive analysis into how people with different attachment styles approach relationshipsâmy Co-Star app served me an on-the-nose horoscope that I’d start reading a book that would ultimately change my life. And while Co-Star’s predictions for me
5 of the most common mistakes people make when doing a tricep push-up
February 14, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZi0j-7rDe8] No move is more OG or has more cred than the push-up. It’s the punishment of choice for boot camps, Pilates classes, yoga flows, HIIT classes, and the list goes on forever. That’s probably because there are endless variationsâfrom the dive
This Well+Good designer turned her living room into a personal Zen denâhereâs how you can do it, too
February 14, 2020 at 10:00AM by CWC The living room is the space in your home literally designed for kicking back. But since it’s also the room where the majority of your at-home life happens (hence the name), it can be tough to strike a balance between can-easily-entertain and this-is-my-wind-down-zoneâespecially
Transform your favorite powder foundation into a tint with this 1-step hack
February 14, 2020 at 03:00AM by CWC My skin is as sad and dry as unbuttered toast, and achieving a luminous glow that doesn’t disappear the second I step away from my vanity is no easy feat. There is nothingâand I mean nothingâthat I like more than having dewy skin. The
5 easy ways couples are incorporating sustainability into their weddings
February 14, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC Weddings are all about loveâthe love between you and your partner, and the love of two families coming together. Now, more and more couples are incorporating their love of the planet into their nuptials. The Knot just released findings from their 2019 Real
The surprisingly common health issue that can affect your gut microbiome
February 14, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC When it comes to dealing with gut health issues, it can feel like a really confusing puzzle that comes with a million pieces (like examining your diet, stress levels, and exercise habits). One factor impacting the gut that may not have crossed your
I found the best thing to happen to deodorant since aluminum
February 14, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC When it comes to my armpits, I’ll try anything to make sure they stay freshâeven in the midst of the sweatiest boot camp workout. And boy, do I mean anything: deodorant wipes, sage-spiked stuff, natural sticks galore, and even antiperspirant cycling. But in