I’m not a particularly spiritual—or even sentimental—person, but I find it hard not to be deeply moved when I’m outdoors. Recently I hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, and as I craned my neck to gaze at the […]
I’m not a particularly spiritual—or even sentimental—person, but I find it hard not to be deeply moved when I’m outdoors. Recently I hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, and as I craned my neck to gaze at the […]
Being a human comes with some seriously miserable experiences, like root canals, hangovers, and the reason we’ve gathered here today: chafing. “Chafing is skin irritation that occurs from skin rubbing against itself—like the inner thighs—or against clothing,” Fatima Fahs, MD, […]
A specter is haunting Lululemon shoppers—the specter of tiny leggings. At least that’s what some of the brand’s adult customers seem to believe. A thread on the r/lululemon subreddit from March, bluntly titled “Has their clothing gotten smaller or am […]
But also as I got older, the years of being careless with my body started to take their toll. Old injuries I hadn’t seen a doctor for (so I could avoid the unpleasant experience of being trans at the doctor’s […]
Whether you’re heading into a HIIT class, lifting session, long run, or challenging hike, you definitely want your feet to feel good. And that’s what the best workout shoes can do: They’ll help you feel stable, supported, and most importantly, […]
True story: When I was interviewing for the role of editor in chief of SELF—by far the most intense hiring process I’ve ever been through—I pulled up Homecoming on Netflix multiple times, usually the nights before the biggest conversations, when […]
Other than that, standouts included the line: “Being deaf to my body’s wisdom was like driving down a mountain road with a dirty windshield and no GPS,” (page 14), which is a mental image that really tickled me, and her […]
I’m a sucker for a two-strap comfort sandal, whether I’m running errands, going for a casual stroll, or just puttering around the house. In fact, outside of when I’m doing something more active, I’m rarely caught in anything but my […]
Pride Month feels just as revolutionary and important as ever. It’s currently happening against a backdrop of an unprecedented wave of anti-trans legislation. The American Civil Liberties Union is currently tracking 491 anti-LGBTQ+ bills, which target trans people or aim […]
Kesha’s career spans far and wide: In the nearly 15 years since her first single debuted, her music has included rap, country, electronic, and rock. Listen to an album like 2010’s Animal and her new record, Gag Order, back to […]
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