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Becoming a Mom Sucks
First, before anyone judges me, let me preface this article with an absolute truth — I love my children. It’s more love than I thought I was capable of. It’s love that shakes me to my core and, quite honestly, terrifies me. So please do not think for one second that I wish I didn’t have my children. I’m genuinely excited for our life together. But I still stand by my statement.
I Tried This After-Sex Cleanup Product, and It Worked Like a Charm
While every product featured is independently chosen by our editors, we might embrace paid promotion. If you purchase one thing by our hyperlinks, we might earn fee. Read extra about our Product Review Guidelines here. If males are your most popular sexual associate, it is about time we handle a clumsy, postsex cleanup difficulty that is hardly ever talked about: drippage.
There Is A Bright Side To All The Overthinking That You Do
By Kacie Main I recently read an article about signs that you are an “overthinker.” (Spoiler alert: I am one.) The article irritated me because it positioned overthinking as negative. It stressed that we obsess over things, overanalyze every minute of our lives, and drive those around us crazy. And, yes, I will admit that overthinking can be a bad thing and can cause all kinds of unnecessary stress and anxiety.
How to Give the Best Blowjob, With Tips From Sex Experts
Whether you're giving a blowjob as foreplay or the main act, oral sex is a great way to intimately connect with your partner. And while it's important to take your partner's pleasure into consideration, it's just as important to make sure you're prioritizing your own pleasure. This means only giving your partner a blowjob if you want to give them one, choosing positions that are comfortable for you, and not being afraid to say "no" if you don't like the way something feels or how it is escalating.
Retinol for Rosacea: A Trigger or Treatment?
Even if you’re treating rosacea with prescribed meds from a dermatologist, your daily skin care routine matters. Most folks have learned to avoid common irritants, but one skin care ingredient remains up for debate: retinol. When it comes to rosacea, is this vitamin A-based product a trigger or a treatment? Should you use retinol for rosacea? Let’s dive in. In some cases, yes. Retinol boosts collagen production and cell turnover, which can help with breakouts and uneven texture from rosacea.
9 Best Pet Insurance Companies to Protect Your Furry Fam
We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process. When your furbaby is sick or hurt, you’d do anything to make sure they feel better ASAP. But a trip to the vet ER or a lifesaving surgery can cost thousands. Pet insurance can help offset those surprise bills so you can focus on getting your pet the care they need. Yes, you read that correctly: You can get health insurance for your pet.
Give It a Rest: The 9 Best Memory Foam Pillows
Ever since pillows entered the sleeping scene, they’ve been a top contender in the great debate over the most comfortable pillow. And joining Team Memory Foam is as easy as counting sheep — if you can find the right pillow, that is. With our list of the best memory foam pillows, you don’t need to lose any sleep over which one you should bring to bed. Keep reading to learn more about our foamy faves. There’s a lot to consider when choosing your pillow partner.
Happy Howlidays: The 20 Best Presents for Pet Parents
If you’re reading this, then there’s a person in your life that cares more about their pet than basically anything else. Like if we were still picking top friends on MySpace, you’d always be trailing behind Rover and/or Max. Ruff life. But what on earth do you gift someone that devotes all of their energy to their fur baby? Don’t they probably have their dog’s favorite treats or their cat’s favorite toy figured out by now? TBH, probably. That’s why we put this list of unique gifts together.
NordicTrack Vault vs. Tempo Review for 2022
We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process. Mirrors in gyms are nothing special, but mirrors as gyms are the talk of the at-home fitness town. Since smart mirrors first hit the scene in 2018, people everywhere have been looking into them. And as more people choose to work out at home rather than go to the gym, more mirrors are coming to market.
Run Salutations: 10 Yoga Poses Every Runner Should Do
Will yoga hit your next PR for you? No. But it can help get your bod in tip-top shape to cross that finish line ASAP! Here’s why. Improves your performance “There’s a saying, ‘as above, is below,’” says Valerie Ugrinow, a master yoga trainer with YogaSix who’s also a runner. “The muscles of the body work together, so it is important to maintain full-body strength and mobility to maintain optimal health and performance.” And running as your only form of exercise can leave you off-balance.
Can’t Resist: Can Resistance Band Pants Help You Become a Better Runner?
We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process. When it comes to running, strength matters. Whether you want to improve your mile time, lengthen your running route, or even correct your form, your muscles gotta be up to the challenge. That’s where resistance training comes in.
A Neurologist Why the Movement and Brain Health Link
When it comes to brain health, stroke may not be on your radar—but maybe it should be. The condition, which happens when a blood vessel in the brain bursts or is blocked, is the second most common cause of death worldwide. Still, it is "preventable, treatable, and beatable," says Kara Sands, MD, a neurologist and stroke medical director at the Mayo Clinic. There are things you can do to reduce your risk.
Literal Eye Candy: The 13 Best Eye Creams for Every Skin Concern
They say your eyes are a window into your soul. Well, they can also be a billboard about your life. Dark circles might be a sign of sleepless nights. Fine lines can appear from years of smiling (or squinting). Enter your skin care routine to help you put your best face forward. Whether you battle bags, wrestle with wrinkles, or are plagued by puffiness, don’t worry, there’s an eye cream for that.
As a 14-Year-Old With Heavy Periods, Going On the Pill Was Empowering. So Was Quitting It at Age 33
I started having my period at 14 years old. Right away, I was having very long and very heavy periods. But because I was so young, I didn’t really know that that was an issue. I thought what I was experiencing was what a period was supposed to be. But I lost color in my face, and I would come home from school every day and nap for like two hours. Eventually, my mother asked what was going on with me, and I told her that I’d had my period for like 18 days at that point.
Gettin’ Fizzy Wit’ It: These Are the 14 Best Hard Seltzers
It wasn’t that long ago when the hard seltzer craze swept the aisles of grocery and convenience stores alike. Before we knew it, beers and once go-to cocktails were riding the bench as everyone reached for the slender cans of booze-infused sparkling water instead. The summer of 2019 may have been dubbed, “The Summer of Seltzer,” but the craze shows no signs of slowing. With more and more brands creating their version of the flavorful fizzy drinks, it’s hard to keep track of all the options.
Vegan Poop Habits: Experts Tell Us What's Normal
There are many reasons people decide to go vegan. Whether you jump on the vegan train for the health benefits, animal welfare, the planet, or because you simply want to try it, get ready to see some changes in the bathroom. While everybody poops, it’s a highly individualized bodily function, and there is no golden rule for what’s normal. But from how often you go to how long it takes, there is a lot your vegan poop habits are telling you.
3 Things To Do If You’re Tired Of Being Single
Sometimes in life, there comes a point when you become oh-so-tired of being single. And it doesn’t really feel that great, does it? Our attitude towards being single takes on many forms at various stages of our lives. There are phases where you just love it—the luxury of not having to answer to someone, the ease of argument-free nights out, and the freedom to spend an entire day (or weekend) on the couch, completely guilt-free.
What You Need to Know If You're Trying to Build Muscle While Eating in a Calorie Deficit
As a general rule, when you're trying to lose weight, you have to eat in a calorie deficit, or take in fewer calories than you burn. But what happens when your goals also include building lean muscle? After all, gaining muscle can help you burn more calories and fat, reduce your risk for injury, and notice a difference in how your clothes fit before you even see a change on the scale. The question is, can you build muscle while you're in a calorie deficit?
Here’s Which National Park You Should Visit, Based on Your Travel Personality
Whether you’re traveling with your fam, exploring with your crew, or seeing the world solo, hitting up one of the United States’ many national parks is a great way to vacay. And with so many national parks to choose from (like, more than 400), there’s a park for every kind of traveler — from the super outdoorsy and U.S. history lovers to Instagram models and beachgoers. But which one is right for you?
I Tried This Sex Toy That's Designed to Feel Like a Tongue, and This Is What Happened
I love trying new sex toys, but I get especially excited about ones that promise a particularly enticing sensation. So, when given the chance to try a clitoral stimulator designed to feel like oral sex — Filare ($150) by Lora Dicarlo is made to mimic the feel of a tongue circling your clitoris — I was down (pun intended). When I took it out of the package, I turned it on to feel the sensation against my finger and was immediately intrigued.
No EX-cuses: The Real Deal on The Horizon Fitness EX-59 Elliptical
We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process. With at-home workouts being all the rage RN, many people are looking for ways to up their cardio game without leaving their house. Enter Horizon Fitness, a company that specializes in home fitness equipment. Think treadmills, bikes, rowers, and — you guessed it — ellipticals. Horizon says the EX-59 is their best-selling and most-awarded elliptical.
Seeing Is Believing: You Can Buy Glasses Online and Here Are the 8 Best Places to Do It
We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process. Say goodbye to the days of awkwardly searching the limited frame selection at your local optical retail chain. You no longer need to browse for frames with your eyes dilated or frantically pick a pair so you can GTFO of there — because online glasses shopping is a thing.
Jump to It: The 7 Best Exercise Trampolines
Buying a mini trampoline comes with a bunch of decision points: how much space you need to jump, how easy it is to store, and which accessories you want. We considered all these factors as we made our picks for the best exercise trampolines. Pricing guide As with most fitness equipment, you can go basic or you can go big. Each trampoline will be marked with one of the following: $ = under $100 $$ = $100–$300 $$$ = over $300 Best overall Bellicon Plus Price: $$$ Size: 44- or 49-in.
Seeing Clearly: Is GlassesUSA Legit?
We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process. The founders of GlassesUSA had a vision: What if people could easily buy designer and brand-name prescription glasses and sunglasses at an affordable price? In 2009, they set out to correct the vision industry and make that possible by launching GlassesUSA, an online retailer for prescription eyewear.
Should You Nestle Up with a Nectar Mattress?
We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process. In 2017, Nectar founder Craig Schmeizer set out to create a sleep revolution. Forget a good night’s sleep, he wanted to give people their best night’s sleep. The company says its raised the bed-in-a-box bar with higher quality materials, better craftsmanship, the longest trial period, and a warranty that won’t quit.
Taking a Closer Look at EyeBuyDirect
We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process. Founder Roy Hessel started EyeBuyDirect with a vision to make high quality prescription eyewear easily available and affordable to all who need it. To make that vision a reality, the company says it designs and manufactures eyewear in-house and sells exclusively online to keep costs low — and those savings are then passed on right to you.
Itch, Don't Kill My Vibe: The 5 Best At-Home Allergy Tests
We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process. No matter what time of year it is, it seems to always be “that time of year” for allergies. And it’s no wonder. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology, more than 50 million people in the United States have an allergy.
Ladies: Here Are 7 Vibrators on Amazon Prime That Will Give You a Blended Orgasm
Oh, the female orgasm. While some vagina owners know exactly what they need to climax, others have a more unpredictable relationship with their orgasm. But whether your Big-O is your BFF or that friend you catch up with once a month, there are always ways to get closer. To fully embrace your sexuality, it helps to understand your orgasm fully. Where does it come from? Where can it come from? And how can you get the most out of it?
Are Tempur-Pedic Mattresses Worth the Splurge?
We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process. Tempur-Pedic is the OG of memory foam mattresses. They can’t take credit for creating the foam itself — it was initially developed by NASA — but Tempur-Pedic was the first to tell us to sleep on it. And for that, we might as well call them rocket scientists. 🚀 But what do the Tempur-Pedic mattresses look like today?
Doctors Explain What Your Resting Heart Rate Should Be and Why It Matters
A lot of workouts focus on getting your heart rate up and reaching your target heart rate in order to burn fat, improve your endurance, and more. But what about when you're not working out? Your resting heart rate is an important indicator of your overall health and physical fitness. POPSUGAR spoke to two experts to get the lowdown on just how low your heart rate should go. Why Is My Resting Heart Rate Important?
Can a Casper Mattress Help You Catch More Zzz’s?
We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process. Casper joined the mattress game in 2014 when it took the internet by storm doing the seemingly impossible: making buying a mattress cool. Claiming to be the millennial’s mattress, Casper opted to market their mattresses via celebrity endorsements and quirky brain teaser subway ads instead of TV commercials and jingles. And it worked.
Too Hot to Handle: 9 Causes of Warm Hands That May Call for a Trip to the Doc
1. Rheumatoid arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that causes chronic inflammation in your joints. RA usually starts to affect smaller areas first (hello hands!), and it can make your joints feel warm. Other symptoms of RA include: fever fatigue joint deformity loss of appetite joint stiffness tender or swollen joints Causes The medical community still doesn’t know, but they have identified several risk factors, including: Sex. It’s more common in women. Age.
This Vibrator Introduced Me to Intense Blended Orgasms, and They're More Amazing Than They Sound
In all my years of having orgasms, I could always identify them as either clitoral or G-spot. Both types of orgasms were highly enjoyable but distinctly different. That is, until I tried the dual-stimulation sonic massager Enigma ($189) by Lelo. Like most women, I usually need some kind of clitoral stimulation to reach any kind of orgasm. But something was different when I tried the Enigma. At first, it felt like a race to climax. Who was going to get there first — my clitoris or G-spot?
Trainers Explain Why Your Knees Hurt When You Squat and How to Fix It
Whether you love them or hate them, squats are a staple in most workout routines, and for good reason. But their booty-boosting abilities sometimes come with a side of knee pain that can prevent you from meeting your goals. POPSUGAR spoke to two experts to understand why your knees just never seem to be up for this butt-burning move. Why Do My Knees Hurt When I Squat? There are many potential causes of knee discomfort while squatting.
Experts Explain What's Really Going on When Your IT Band Feels Tight
© Getty / AsiaVision Experts Explain What's Really Going on When Your IT Band Feels Tight The IT band: if you run, cycle, or do pretty much any exercise with your legs, chances are you've heard of it, and not because it was making your workout more comfortable. People typically only learn about their IT band when it's causing them pain. So, what causes this otherwise elusive part of your body to feel tight and wreak havoc on your workouts? POPSUGAR asked two experts.
Sensuality Coach Anjua Maximo on Women Unapologetically Owning Their Sexuality: "It Belongs to You"
Over the years, female sexuality has been both celebrated and at the root of widespread controversy (hello, "WAP" debate!). But certified sensual movement coach Anjua Maximo believes the discussion regarding women and sexuality goes much deeper than wardrobes and dance moves. She has dedicated her work to helping women reconnect to their sensuality and redefine what sexy means to them. POPSUGAR spoke to Maximo for insight into how and why women should bring sexy back into their lives.
5 Trainers on the Snacks and Meals That Help Them Refuel After a Workout
By Kacie Main of PopSugar | 5 Trainers on the Snacks and Meals That Help Them Refuel After a Workout If you want to see results from your workouts, you need to make sure you're properly fueling your body before and after each session. Your body uses certain nutrients during a workout, which then need to be replenished quickly so your muscles can adequately recover and rebuild.
The #1 Conversation You Need to Have Before Getting Married
It started as a normal morning enjoying a cup of coffee together before the craziness of the day began. “Coffee time,” as we call it, is our daily ritual of couple time where no phones are allowed, and we just talk. Most days it’s an enjoyable conversation, but on this particular morning, we veered into dangerous territory: money. Before I could try to change the subject, an inevitable question surfaced. “Exactly how much debt do you have?” he asked as my body began to tense.
5 Little Reasons Why Being An Overthinker Is Actually A Good Thing
Being an overthinker is not always a bad thing, you know, even though it gets a bad rap from most people. Come to think of it, there are many reasons as to why it’s actually a good thing being an overthinker. I recently read an article about signs that you are an “overthinker.” Spoiler alert: I am one. The article irritated me because it positioned overthinking as a negative thing – as in we think about things more than we should.
This Sex Toy Brought Me to Orgasm in Less Than a Minute — Seriously
I never have a problem reaching orgasm when I masturbate alone — especially not when I use a sex toy. But usually, it takes around several minutes. And yet that wasn't the case when I tried the sonic clitoral massager SILA ($169) from LELO. When I first received the SILA, it sat on my nightstand for a couple of days. I typically wait for nights my boyfriend is on shift at the fire department to try out new toys, since it tends to make those nights much more exciting.
7 Tips For Safely (and Comfortably) Running in the Snow, Straight From Experts
For many, the winter months mean snow, snow, and more snow. When your normal running route is covered in cold, wet slush, it can be easy to lose motivation to lace up your shoes and head out into the elements. But those winter white days don't need to interrupt your running routine or prevent you from reaching your fitness goals. Running in the snow does come with obstacles other than motivation, though, like how to stay warm, dry, and up on your feet.
Wear Wool Socks
When venturing out into the snow, it's important to keep your feet both warm and dry. Lucy Sexton, RRCA-certified run coach and cofounder of Bonded by The Burn, recommends socks that contain merino wool. "This material helps to wick moisture while also trapping air to help keep your feet insulated," Sexton told POPSUGAR.
We Asked 5 Trainers What They Eat Before a Workout, So You Can Follow Their Lead
We Asked 5 Trainers What They Eat Before a Workout, So You Can Follow Their Lead ← Use Arrow Keys → 0 Avocado Toast With Sprouted Hemp Seeds When it comes to hitting your health and fitness goals, what you eat before your workout can be just as important as the workout itself. You need fuel for energy, but you don't want to be so full that it slows you down. It can be hard to strike that crucial balance and easy to get in a rut eating the same thing before every session.
We Asked 5 Trainers What They Eat Before a Workout, So You Can Follow Their Lead
By Kacie Main of PopSugar | We Asked 5 Trainers What They Eat Before a Workout, So You Can Follow Their Lead When it comes to hitting your health and fitness goals, what you eat before your workout can be just as important as the workout itself. You need fuel for energy, but you don't want to be so full that it slows you down. It can be hard to strike that crucial balance and easy to get in a rut eating the same thing before every session.
This Ride-on-Top Vibrator Is Teaching Me More About My Body Than Any Other Sex Toy
Learning what you like in bed and how to find the right angles to reach orgasm is typically an on-the-job education. Sex toys can certainly help, but you simply can't simulate certain real-life sex scenarios by yourself. A typical vibrator doesn't work with cowgirl position, and it's awkward and challenging to attempt doggy style.
5 Innovative Leggings That Will Change the Way You Work Out
← Use Arrow Keys → 0 5 Innovative Leggings That Will Change the Way You Work Out Sure, workout leggings can be fashionable, but now they can also be functional. The fitness industry has seen a lot of advancements in virtual workouts and at-home equipment, and now that innovation has made its way to workout clothes. Comfortable, breathable, and durable are no longer enough to make leggings stand out.
5 Innovative Leggings That Will Change the Way You Work Out
BUY NOW $249 Sure, workout leggings can be fashionable, but now they can also be functional. The fitness industry has seen a lot of advancements in virtual workouts and at-home equipment, and now that innovation has made its way to workout clothes. Comfortable, breathable, and durable are no longer enough to make leggings stand out. Those things are still important in a pair of workout pants, but the competition just got much stiffer.
Experts Share How to Protect Your Children From Sex Traffickers on Social Media
Movies often portray sex trafficking as a kidnapping situation where children are taken off the street, from a park, or even out of their homes. Those situations do happen, but as much of the world moves online, traffickers are also initiating and building relationships with victims through various social media platforms.
This Ride-on-Top Vibrator Is Teaching Me More About My Body Than Any Other Sex Toy
Learning what you like in bed and how to find the right angles to reach orgasm is typically an on-the-job education. Sex toys can certainly help, but you simply can't simulate certain real-life sex scenarios by yourself. A typical vibrator doesn't work with cowgirl position, and it's awkward and challenging to attempt doggy style.
Missed a Couple Workouts? A Trainer Explains Why You Shouldn't Try to Make Up For It Original
It often happens inadvertently — you skip a workout, then inevitably, you skip another one. Before you know it, you've missed two days in a row, and you're not sure what to do. Do you jump back into your routine, or should you make up for it by doubling up two workouts in one day? The answer: it depends. First, let's look at what happens when you miss a workout. How your body responds to a hiatus depends on the workouts you're used to.
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