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
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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
The 3 most common mistakes you make when youâre stressedâand what to do instead
February 13, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC Isaac Newton’s Third Law of Motion states “what goes up must come down.” But stress is not bound by the constraints of physicsâit just goes up and up and up. Psychotherapist Jennifer Silvershein, LCSW, of Manhattan Wellness says that many of us wind up
Jennifer Lopezâs trainer demonstrates the hardest push-up variation youâve ever seen
February 13, 2020 at 10:30PM by CWC Leave it to Jennifer Lopez‘s trainer David Kirsch to come up with a hardest push-up variation I’ve ever seenâand then make it look super easy. Kirsch, who has worked with J.Lo for years, demonstrates how to take the exercise from level 6 to,
Your 3-step plan for treating a bleeding pimple, according to derms
February 13, 2020 at 10:00PM by CWC Pimples can be frustrating to treat and cover up, but when they start to ooze or bleed, it takes the frustration to a whole new level. Bleeding zits happen for a number of reasons, but the most common is from picking it (which
These matcha Rice Krispies Treats are perfect for Valentineâsâor any day
February 13, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC It’s not easy to improve upon the simple pleasures of a Rice Krispies Treat, but leave it to Well+Good Council member Candice Kumai to tweak the recipe into something even more delightful. Below, her version of the iconic dessert brings in coconut oil,
Iâve tried $10,000 worth of serums, and this is the one that Iâm sticking with for life
February 13, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC If your beauty routine were the Super Bowl, serums would be J.Lo’s halftime performance, which worked to make watching the nearly four-hour affair worth your time. They’re the workhorse with the active ingredients that truly transform your complexion for the better, more than any
Find your new go-to easy, healthy sauce based on your favorite flavor profile
February 13, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC There’s a reason why a tub of Ranch dressing or green goddess dressing sits at the heart of every party’s cruditĂŠ platter. And can you even imagine the horror of serving stir-fry that wasn’t topped with soy or peanut sauce? The right sauce
The 5-move upper body workout a surfer does to boost strength
February 13, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC Surfing might look like a peaceful, easy way to spend a day at the beach, but as anyone who’s ever tried it (or anyone who’s ever seen Blue Crush) well knows, the sport requires a lot of strength. In addition to having a
The fertility âinformation gapâ is keeping LGBTQ+ people from getting the care they need and deserve
February 13, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC Thirty-three percent of U.S. adults have either used fertility treatments or know someone who has, reports Pew Research Center. But if you’re a member of the LGBTQ+ community, the process of seeking medical help for pregnancyâwhich is hard regardlessâbecomes exponentially more challenging. Mere
8 healthy and delicious high-protein breakfast recipes *without* eggs
February 13, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Many high-protein breakfasts require cracking an egg or two. But there are many healthy high-protein vegan breakfast recipes that will load you up on the essential nutrient without having to rely on animal products. It might come as a surprise, but plant are
Is your astrological opposite your soul mate? Hereâs an astrologerâs take on your matchup
February 13, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC While growing up, my mother, like many mothers, gave me quite a bit of unsolicited love advice. That’s how I first learned about astrological polarity, which says we are magnetically drawn to people of polar opposite zodiac signs. This yin-to-yang connection is essentially
A to-do list app can power up your productivityâhere are 9 worth downloading
February 13, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC When it comes to getting things done, there are many strategies worth trying in order to increase your productivity. But when, say, listening to music, ditching the multitasking, keeping your desk organized, and setting boundaries with your colleagues don’t seem to be cutting
Pros say meridian exercises have the potential to open up your entire body
February 13, 2020 at 02:30AM by CWC If you’ve ever gotten acupuncture or pressed on an acupressure point, you know how much of an overwhelming release you can get throughout your body by targeting certain points. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, your body is made up of 12 main meridians that are
A tube of this $5 drugstore mascara sells every 16 seconds
February 13, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC There are the products you buy exclusively at the drugstore, and then there are those you get from the department store. For example, I’m a huge fan of Pond’s moisturizer, which pairs very well with $200 worth of serums and oils. But you