September 04, 2019 at 08:43PM by CWC The French refer to loss of consciousness during an orgasm as la petite mort, or “the little death.” I wonder what chic name they’d have for the Tracy’s Dog Clitoral Sucking Vibrator ($44), which if Amazon reviews are to be believed, is a
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Move over, adult coloring: Friendship bracelet making is the best way to soothe a busy mind
September 04, 2019 at 08:41PM by CWC When I was seven, a camp counselor at the Warwick, Rhode Island YMCA taught me how to make a friendship bracelet. She gave me three different colored strings, and demonstrated the “four” pattern I had to follow to tie each individual knot. My
A dietitian’s hunger scale makes ‘listening to your body’ so easy
September 04, 2019 at 07:31PM by CWC Hunger cues are kind of like micro-flirtations. That is, they’re subtle (sometimes to a frustrating degree). Even if I’m 98 percent sure that my body’s begging for fuel, I’m never sure whether a snack or meal is in order. Which is why, with
The 4-ingredient, protein-packed soup recipe I begged an Italian chef in Tuscany to share with me
September 04, 2019 at 07:00PM by CWC After returning back stateside from the picturesque hills of Tuscany, people usually rave about the pasta, pizza, gelato and other well-known Italian-cuisine staples they enjoyed. Not me. The high-protein dish—bowl, to be more precise—that stole my heart the second I took a whiff
This new startup is helping women ease menopause symptoms through food
September 04, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC Aside from prescription meds, there have traditionally been few options for treating symptoms of menopause—night sweats, free-falling libido, vaginal dryness, and the like. But food can also be a helpful ally during this under-recognized phase of life, and one new startup is making
Why we let our friends get away with behavior that’s breakup-worthy
September 04, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC It took me longer to break up with my ex-best friend than it did with, you know, any of the Mikes, Matts, and Daniels that I used to date. In retrospect, that’s weird because my BFF displayed the same the relationship red flags
Why we let our friends get away with behavior that’s breakup-worthy
September 04, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC It took me longer to break up with my ex-best friend than it did with, you know, any of the Mikes, Matts, and Daniels that I used to date. In retrospect, that’s weird because my BFF displayed the same the relationship red flags
The 3 most common mistakes this trainer sees people make in tabletop position
September 04, 2019 at 12:04PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBdY96ZoOgM] As incredible as yoga makes me feel, there’s a decent portion of the flow in which it feels like all I’m doing is trying not to fall. Between balancing poses like tree, single-leg asanas like warrior three, and gracefully moving between
Mushrooms aren’t just for cooking—here’s why you’re about to put them on your face
September 04, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC Grilled on skewers, whipped into an omelette, or acting as a vessel to stuff in even more veggies—is there any way you don’t love mushrooms? Newsflash: There’s about to be a new one, because they want in on your face. That’s right, the
Mushrooms aren’t just for cooking—here’s why you’re about to put them on your face
September 04, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC Grilled on skewers, whipped into an omelette, or acting as a vessel to stuff in even more veggies—is there any way you don’t love mushrooms? Newsflash: There’s about to be a new one, because they want in on your face. That’s right, the
This paint company has your wellness in mind—here’s why that’s important
September 04, 2019 at 03:01AM by CWC You’ve been doing everything you can to make sure your home is as free of toxins as possible, creating a plant-filled indoor jungle to help keep the air clean and making sure your water is always filtered. One thing you probably haven’t thought
This paint company has your wellness in mind—here’s why that’s important
September 04, 2019 at 03:01AM by CWC You’ve been doing everything you can to make sure your home is as free of toxins as possible, creating a plant-filled indoor jungle to help keep the air clean and making sure your water is always filtered. One thing you probably haven’t thought
Ancient Greeks used personality types—and their model connects to MBTI, enneagram, and astrology
September 04, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC Way back, before the cultural interest expanded for Myers-Briggs, enneagram, Helen Fisher’s romantic types, David Keirsey’s temperaments, and beyond, the ancient Greeks were already hypothesizing about personality types. Philosopher Hippocrates‘ temperament psychology posited that characteristics of personality are derived from different proportions of
Ancient Greeks used personality types—and their model connects to MBTI, enneagram, and astrology
September 04, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC Way back, before the cultural interest expanded for Myers-Briggs, enneagram, Helen Fisher’s romantic types, David Keirsey’s temperaments, and beyond, the ancient Greeks were already hypothesizing about personality types. Philosopher Hippocrates‘ temperament psychology posited that characteristics of personality are derived from different proportions of
The 10 best healthy eats to buy at Trader Joe’s, according to a dietitian
September 04, 2019 at 12:00AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xXMWc_GKiI] Discover a registered dietitian’s affordable Trader Joe’s haul in this super fun video. Trader Joe’s is a goldmine for healthy food. Cauliflower pizza crust, sweet potato ribbons, white bean hummus…walking the aisles is like a scavenger hunt dreamed up by dietitians.
The 10 best healthy eats to buy at Trader Joe’s, according to a dietitian
September 04, 2019 at 12:00AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xXMWc_GKiI] Discover a registered dietitian’s affordable Trader Joe’s haul in this super fun video. Trader Joe’s is a goldmine for healthy food. Cauliflower pizza crust, sweet potato ribbons, white bean hummus…walking the aisles is like a scavenger hunt dreamed up by dietitians.
WTF is trigger point therapy and how can it help your bod feel better?
September 03, 2019 at 11:33PM by CWC Even if you haven’t heard of “trigger points,” you probably still know what they is. Basically a fancy way of saying a muscle knot or kink, trigger point therapy refers to easing pain in an area on your body where you’re dealing with
Photographic memory isn’t real—but these 6 tips for remembering things better are
September 03, 2019 at 11:01PM by CWC My nose scrunched as I took a quiz to determine if I have a photographic memory. The test presents a series of images for 7 seconds and asks you to recall to recall specific details, like “How many lemon slices are in the
Photographic memory isn’t real—but these 6 tips for remembering things better are
September 03, 2019 at 11:01PM by CWC My nose scrunched as I took a quiz to determine if I have a photographic memory. The test presents a series of images for 7 seconds and asks you to recall to recall specific details, like “How many lemon slices are in the
Pycnogenol is the collagen-stimulating ingredient to add to your skin-care routine pronto
September 03, 2019 at 11:00PM by CWC Were there an Atlas Obscura for skin-care ingredients, rest assured that you’d find an entry for pycnogenol. Because while retinol, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid might get most of the buzz, the collagen-stimulating ingredient offers up the road less traveled (so to speak)
Solidcore is doing for the megaformer what Orangtheory did for HIIT—taking it everywhere
September 03, 2019 at 08:49PM by CWC “Never give up.” Those three words are painted on the floor at Solidcore, a megaformer studio in Chelsea in New York City, and some other 20 cities nationwide. To be honest, this mantra is the only thing keeping me from collapsing out of what
Solidcore is doing for the megaformer what Orangtheory did for HIIT—taking it everywhere
September 03, 2019 at 08:49PM by CWC “Never give up.” Those three words are painted on the floor at Solidcore, a megaformer studio in Chelsea in New York City, and some other 20 cities nationwide. To be honest, this mantra is the only thing keeping me from collapsing out of what
Why some experts don’t recommend intermittent fasting if you’re trying to get pregnant
September 03, 2019 at 08:37PM by CWC Forget about simply cutting processed foods or carbs from your diet: Celebs like Hugh Jackman and Kourtney Kardashian reportedly aren’t eating much—if at all—some days. Known as intermittent fasting (IF), the goal of the buzzy eating plan is to speed up metabolism, encourage
Why some experts don’t recommend intermittent fasting if you’re trying to get pregnant
September 03, 2019 at 08:37PM by CWC Forget about simply cutting processed foods or carbs from your diet: Celebs like Hugh Jackman and Kourtney Kardashian reportedly aren’t eating much—if at all—some days. Known as intermittent fasting (IF), the goal of the buzzy eating plan is to speed up metabolism, encourage
The absolute best days to empty your wallet during Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty sale
September 03, 2019 at 07:34PM by CWC Sure, there are the twelve days of Christmas and the 31 Nights of Halloween on TV—but the most exciting several-days-long-fest is Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty sale. The beauty megastore has slashed hot-ticket skin-care and makeup products to fifty percent off, and every day
The absolute best days to empty your wallet during Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty sale
September 03, 2019 at 07:34PM by CWC Sure, there are the twelve days of Christmas and the 31 Nights of Halloween on TV—but the most exciting several-days-long-fest is Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty sale. The beauty megastore has slashed hot-ticket skin-care and makeup products to fifty percent off, and every day
The introvert’s 5-step guide for surviving and thriving at a group dinner
September 03, 2019 at 07:00PM by CWC As soon as the biological clock strikes, oh, 26, social circles far and wide decide en masse to have a group dinner to celebrate birthdays. The guest of honor announces it as if it were a gift; that instead of allowing friends to
9 on-sale activewear pieces that make me want to wear white long after Labor Day
September 03, 2019 at 06:20PM by CWC Rules are made to be broken. And I’ve always hated the “no white after Labor Day” rule. There are a few different reasons why it’s even a thing in the first place, one of them is simply because white represents a “look of
Produce doesn’t come with an expiration date—here’s how to tell what you can still eat
September 03, 2019 at 05:58PM by CWC For healthy eaters, a trip to the farmers’ market during the summer is like walking through a nutritious wonderland. Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, strawberries glistening like rubies—there’s a colorful bounty to discover at every turn. But the crisper in your refrigerator is a
Produce doesn’t come with an expiration date—here’s how to tell what you can still eat
September 03, 2019 at 05:58PM by CWC For healthy eaters, a trip to the farmers’ market during the summer is like walking through a nutritious wonderland. Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, strawberries glistening like rubies—there’s a colorful bounty to discover at every turn. But the crisper in your refrigerator is a