I treated my anxiety with fitness for years—here’s why I decided to go back on medication

As one Well+Good editor learned, the relationship between treating anxiety and fitness has its limitations. Here’s why she decided to go back on medication. Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. Elliptical vs Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Right For You? Does Rowing Count as Strength Training? How was I feeling on a daily basis? … Was I under a lot ofstress?...

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 273 words · Audrey White

I Tried 3 Ancient Beauty Rituals That Outperformed My Favorite Modern Hair and Skin-Care Products

I, for one, have recently been in desperate need of respite from it all. There are only so manyretinoidsandceramidesa girl (and her ever-depleting bank account) can take. I found the act of hair-oiling to be an opportunity for a deeper connection with my family. According to Ranavat, amla is an antioxidant powerhouse and key ingredient for hair health and growth. In India, amla is the ingredient everyone looks to for healthier hair....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Eugene Benson

I Tried 4 Barista-Approved Techniques for Making Cold Brew at Home, and My Favorite Method Was Also the Easiest

3: The Future of Processed Foods Our editors independently select these products. Live it, learn it: Cold brew is a year-round staple for many of us. Its this same cold steep method that gives cold brew its potent but smooth flavor. For each method, I reviewed them based on the ease of preparation and price. That said, the punch in of coffee you use will play a key role in how it tastes....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 257 words · Jennifer Jackson

I Tried 5 Best-Selling Neutral Nail Polishes—Here’s Which One Stood Out From the Rest

But theyre certainly not the only ones out there. To put the polishes to the test, I painted one nail in each color. Heres my honest thoughts. Its also too opaque to look like youre not really wearing anything at all. The silver lining is that its one of the longest-lasting polishes of the bunch. But if you want an opaque finish, skip it. … Whats more, it has such a thin brush that it doesnt apply super evenly....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Brian Robertson

I Tried 5 of the Supposed ‘Best’ Affordable Dyson Airwrap Dupes—This Is What’s Actually Worth Buying

The reality is, no matter how many ways I justify it (Cost per use! ), $600 just isnt affordable for so many of us. Love you Dyson, mean it, but damn… its a lot! Keep scrolling to learn more. Its up to you to decide if those are worth an additional $300. Keep in mind thatthe diffuser is (as of now)exclusive to the Shark FlexStyle. … Solid alternatives 1. The cool air also acts like the cold shot on the hairdryer to set the curl....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 228 words · Matthew Collins

I Tried 9 Phone Holders for Running—Here Are My Honest Thoughts on Each One

From armbands to belts and bras, we tried and tested the best phone holders for running. Read more for our honest thoughts about each one. What makes it even harder? Logistics, like where the heck to put your phone while youre running. Necessary as your phone might be, carrying it in your hands can become cumbersome. You want an option that wont chafe or bounce around while you run, regardless of what you choose....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 226 words · Nancy Brooks

I Tried 9 Sunscreens in 9 Days—Here’s How They All Fit Into My Daily Routine

There are a ton of great new summer sunscreens available from Sephora. Inside, our senior beauty editor reviews her nine favorites. Ask any dermatologist, and theyll tell youthe best SPF is one that youllwantto use every day. Ive curated an SPF wardrobe, much like a collection of closet basics. Ive recently addedninenew summer sunscreens from Sephora to my SPF wardrobe, all serving a unique but essential purpose. Ahead, Im diving into my absolute favorites for your sun protection needs ahead of summer....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 268 words · David Yang

I Tried a Month-Long Yoga Challenge, and It Transformed My Core, My Triceps—And My Relationship to Myself

You would be wrong. I am a self-proclaimed yoga hater. As a group HIIT instructor, I love all things fast-paced, with loud music, and extra intensity. I really struggle with slowing down. But there is a reason they call yoga a practice: It can take time to adjust. Yoga isnt just about building physical fitness, its also about your mental strength. … (The poses themselves are really only one ofeight pillars of yoga....

April 30, 2025 · 4 min · 661 words · Robin Wright

I Tried a Showerhead Specifically Designed for Masturbation—And It Gave Me Waves of Pleasure

Want To Transform Your Outdoor Space into a Calming, Boho-Chic Escape (Um, Yes)? Enter: the Womanizer Wave, a showerhead designed for masturbating with the stimulation powers to prove it. But actually, this chrome, claw-shaped attachment is a showerhead thats engineeredspecificallyto deliver orgasms. An external stimulator that utilizes water in the form of three unique stream options. And after giving it a whirl, I can confirm that… stimulate, it does. It often boils down to practicality, says Dr....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · Julie Thomas

I Tried a Sleep-Tracking App for Two Weeks, and It Changed the Way I Approach My Workouts

Learn what one fitness instructor discover when she started using sleep-tracking app Gentler Streak to guide her workout choices. Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. Elliptical vs Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Right For You? Does Rowing Count as Strength Training? Dont get me wrong, I know its for a great cause. But after six years, it still hasnt become any easier....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Michael Cooper Jr.

I Tried a Tickle-Me-G-Spot Vibrator and All I Have To Say Is, “Again, Do It Again”

Sex and the City ‘Rabbit’ fans, this one’s for you. Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission Im a sucker for a multitasking sex toy. Introducing:The Aurelie Tickler($84). Curious if this innovative multitasker is as pleasurable as it is intriguing, I decided to try it. Pros: Cons: What is the Playboy Pleasures Aurelie Tickler? Meanwhile, the rose gold prongdubbed the tickler by Playboy Pleasuresis designed to stimulate the G-spot, says Stewart....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 258 words · Bailey Fox

I Tried a Virtual Reiki Session—Here’s How It Felt

Virtual Reiki sounds too good to be true. But, distance Reiki was well-practiced in our pre-pandemic word and it’s especially helpful now. Unsure what that something was other than that it was meant to be healing. That sounds too good to be true. And Im so glad I was. Experts in This Article Hue Hallums is a Usui Reiki master and lifestyle coach. Hue Hallums is a Usui Reiki master and lifestyle coach....

April 30, 2025 · 4 min · 844 words · Ricardo Bond

I Tried a Water Test to See How Dry My Hair Is—This is What Happened

A hair porosity test is the key to creating healthy hair in the long term. Here’s what to know about the $0 at-home hair hack. Have you ever heard the sound of hairliterallyfrying? Take it from me, its not pleasant. Rather, my personal mishap involveslong-term damage to my hairthat Im still trying to mend years later. What is hair porosity? Hairstylist at Chicago’s Maxine Salon Hair porosity refers to the state or condition of the hairs outer layer called the cuticle, says Hardges....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 218 words · Sherri Chavez