February 27, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC Even when I have super-satisfying sex with a partner I trust, I often feel a sense of sadness afterwardâbut I’m never sure why it is that I feel that way. It turns out, though, I’m not alone in this experience, as licensed psychologist
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Thanks to blood flow restriction training, injuries no longer have to cramp your workout progress
February 27, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC Blood flow restriction training may sound like some kind of kinky bedroom activity. (Hey, I’m a fitness and sex writer. My mind goes there.) But this on-the-rise lifting technique, sometimes called occlusion training or abbreviated as BFR, is actually a G-rated method that
The most important dietary factor tied to healthy aging, according to a functional medicine doctor
February 27, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC There’s a belief in our society that aging and a decline in health inevitably go hand-in-hand. Thirty-somethings joking about being unable to tolerate a hangover as well as a decade before or forty-somethings wondering when the heck their bones started aching every morning
Combine these two anti-inflammatory herbs to make the worldâs most soothing face mask
February 27, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDO5-cDa7jI] Whip up this soothing herbal face mask for soft skin in no time. Here’s how to make it. Whenever I get a facial (read: not as often as I should), the esthetician inevitably exclaims, “Wow, you have sensitive skin!” Meanwhile, my
This is the hardest oblique ab move youâll ever do, according to a fitness trainer
February 27, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC Any time you walk into a megaformer-inspired pilates class, you know you’re in for a challenging workout. And while all the moves on the machine are enough to leave your body shaking, there’s one muscle group in particular that’s a special kind of
Hereâs how Sephoraâs new CBD standards affect your skin-care regimen
February 26, 2020 at 10:25PM by CWC On Wednesday, makeup and skin-care distributor Sephora announced new standards for the CBD beauty products it sells in-store and online, making it the first national prestige retailer to do so. Certain CBD-specific retailers, like Standard Dose, spell out similar guidelines. “Weâve seen clientsâ
The stretches for glutes that will take the edge off an intense leg day
February 26, 2020 at 10:00PM by CWC Whether you kickbox, spin, or do scrambled eggs on a Megaformer, youâre likely all too aware of how tight your bum can get after a good old-fashioned leg day. Instead of wincing for 48 hours following your workout, itâs time to add a
Wear foundation? Dermatologists donât go a day without recommending this one
February 26, 2020 at 09:00AM by CWC The idea that foundation is inherently at odds with your skin is officially dead. We now know that most of the current offerings won’t do anything bad (or anything at all, really) to your pores, and that many modern formulas actually offer skin-care
The best sex hits all 4 phases of the sexual response cycleânot just orgasm
February 26, 2020 at 08:30PM by CWC My boyfriend doesn’t orgasm. He does thisâor rather, doesn’t do itâby choice. At first, this was uncomfortable for me, as I thought it meant he wasn’t enjoying himself; however, he says it allows him to extend the other phases of the sexual experience,
Well+Good TALKS: How Women are Advancing the Wellness Start-up Space
February 26, 2020 at 08:24PM by CWC Female entrepreneurs are leading the way in wellnessâlaunching and scaling innovative, sustainable companies (and workplace cultures) that are disrupting conventional industries. Alexia Brue, Well+Goodâs co-founder, will moderate this special conversation in honor of Womenâs History Month. You will learn from three founders &
What pros have to say about using hemp oil for hair
February 26, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC Long before CBD was the cannabinoid star of the beauty aisle, hemp seed oil reigned supreme. The OG plant-derived ingredientâwhich has always been legalâmight not have the same name recognition as its buzzier cousin, but it does have plenty of benefits worth being
I didnât expect Harvey Weinstein to be convictedâand thatâs a problem
February 26, 2020 at 06:22PM by CWC On Monday, a jury in New York convicted producer Harvey Weinstein on two of the five charges for which he faced trial: rape in the third degree and criminal sexual assault in the first degree. As the news broke, my colleague Katie (who
What to eat before a 5K, according to a race-loving registered dietitian
February 26, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC You’ve trained. You’ve charged your Airpods. You’ve picked out your race day outfit. Now, you’re counting down the hours until you jog up to the starting line. Unless you already have a whole dresser drawer full of race participant tees, chances are you
Calling all leap-year babies: Hereâs the astrological significance of February 29
February 26, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC If you’re stuck with a February 29 birthday, I am…sorry. The day only exists in a leap year, which has 366 days instead of 365, meaning your “real” birthday only occurs once every four years. Your Sweet Sixteen is more accurately a Fabulous
If Peloton and The Mirror had a baby, it would be this new at-home fitness system
February 26, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC In the last few years, digital fitness has proven that it can do a lot. It can bring an entire spin class into your living room, put a personal trainer in the palm of your hand, and allow you to compete with other at-home
10 careers for introverts where success doesnât require feeling socially drained
February 26, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Largely because being bold, outspoken, and extroverted in general are valued qualities in the workplaces, traits like “assertive,” “loud,” and “outwardly friendly” are desirable to have when you’re looking to get hired, promoted, or just simply be successful in your current gig. But
The fittest Americans do 5 different workouts a week, because variety is the sporty spice of life
February 26, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC Indulge me in a thought experiment, and pretend (just pretend!) that you had to eat the same meal every single day, three times a day. Even if it was, like, the best stir-fry in human history, you’d probably get sick of itâand fast.
Beat cold and flu season with this healthy, warming, Italian-style soup
February 26, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJIyAiLh4IU] Looking for the best soup to ride out cold and flu season? You’ll love this one from Kelly LeVeque. It’s the ultimate cold-and-flu-season paradox: The one meal that’s been scientifically proven to help you feel better fastâa steaming bowl of soupâcan
How to find an online personal trainer for less than the cost of a gym membership
February 26, 2020 at 03:01AM by CWC Working with a one-on-one fitness coach used to mean schlepping to the gym, shelling out big money, and trying to make the most out of a few 45-minute sessions per week. But now, thanks to online personal trainer technology, it’s become increasingly common,
Cocktailing your shampoo and conditioner will help deal with different concerns at once
February 26, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC Long ago, some genius came up with the idea that shampoo and conditioner should be sold as a duo like PB&J or avocado and toast. Ever since that storied time, we’ve been shopping for these two essentials as a set: moisturizing shampoos go
The average woman spends $17,000 on menstruationâso, again, why arenât tampons and pads free?
February 26, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC For the vast majority of people with a uterus, sanitary productsâincluding pads and tamponsâare a necessity. For five days a month (on average), through no choice of our own, we need them. While menstruation cups and period-proof underwear are becoming more popular, pads
Weâre all a little psychicâhere are 4 ways to develop that intuitive muscle
February 26, 2020 at 01:30AM by CWC Regardless of your stance on psychics and their powers (maybe you have yours on speed dial, or you’d never ever get a reading from one, or you fall somewhere in the middle), you likely possess your own intuitive, psychic-leaning prowess. In fact, according
For some parents, raising the next generation of healthy eaters is about more than eating vegetablesâitâs about ending diet culture
February 26, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC Keto, intermittent fasting, ketotarian: It’s hard to escape talk about dieting in America these days. Diet cultureâa system of beliefs that glorifies thinness and weight loss, and equates those things with health, beauty, and virtueâis so pervasive that it’s even reached our children
Iâm a physical therapist, and this is the only posture-boosting device I ever recommend
February 26, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC All sorts of gadgets exist with the sole purpose of improving your posture. This is a good thing, considering the fact that we live in world riddled with bent-over heads and rounded shoulders. But it’s come to a point where it’s tricky to
This yoga teacher swears by weekly baths with 200 pounds of ice
February 25, 2020 at 11:05PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThvmuboEOo4] What happens in a yoga class inspired by the Wim Hof Method? Watch the video to find out. When an instructor says to wiggle your fingers and toes to wake up from savasana, I’m always a little sad. It’s a bit jarring
Why a burnout expert says you should have an âUntouchable Dayâ every week
February 25, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC Every minute I type this my fingers are sad that they can’t grab my cell phone, and can I just say, that is horrifying. Even having it in my eye line makes me stressed out, as if it was my child dangling from
A $10 acne soap sold out in under a week at Ultaâand itâs gentle enough for sensitive skin
February 25, 2020 at 08:41PM by CWC Acne is one most common skin concerns in the United States, affecting nearly 50 million people each year (so, yeahâyou’re not alone). With that massive number in mind, it’s hardly a surprise that when a legendary breakout-fighting product makes its way over from
Alt-rice is the new alt-pasta, and itâll be in every healthy eaterâs pantry in 2020
February 25, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC It’s 2020, where it seems possible to make a healthy or vegan alternative to just about any kind of food. We’re milking oats and almonds instead of cows, using tech to make “bleeding” plant-based burgers, and using everything from lentils to zucchini to
This better-than-Gatorade drink replenishes your electrolytes post-workout with 2 simple ingredients
February 25, 2020 at 06:29PM by CWC With your electrolytes depleted after an intense workout, you might think to reach for a Gatorade, but it’s not the only option. While sports medicine doctors say it’s a easy way to hydrate after exercising, as “the sugar gives your body quick energy,”
Mercury retrograde doesnât have to suckâhere are Susan Millerâs 4 tips for making the most of it
February 25, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC In its most straightforward translation, Mercury being in retrograde just means it appears to be traveling backward. And that’s fitting because when Mercury is in a retrograde cycle, many of us feel like our entire lives are backwardâwhat with travel, communication, and technology