I Walked Miles in Rain and Freezing Temperatures in the Merry People Bobbi Rain Boots—Here Are My Honest Thoughts

The Merry People Bobbi Rain Boots are made for braving inclement weather. Read our review of the waterproof boots to learn why we love them. Lets be honest, rain boots are notoriously uncomfortable, clunky, and not to mention, stuffy. The Bobbi Rain Boots are the brands best-selling pair, and its designed with functionality and comfort in mind. Whats more, the Bobbi Rain Boots offer comfort and style in equal measure....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 235 words · Cole Burke

I Want To Fill My Bedroom With Plants *Without* Attracting Bugs—What Are My Options?

Here’s how to prevent bugs in plants. Want To Transform Your Outdoor Space into a Calming, Boho-Chic Escape (Um, Yes)? Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission Nothing looks dreamier than abedroom full of plants. If your plant is healthy, you dont really have to worry about attracting bugs. There are bugs in our home, whether we like them or not. Fruit flies show up magically after an apple sits out for too long....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Nicholas Jones

I Was a Skeptic Who Tried Somatic Yoga to Heal From Grief, and the Results Were Shocking

Does somatic yoga work? After a period of grief, a writer out the practice to help them heal. Here’s what happened. Oh wow, he said. Youre holding a lot of grief.Thats strange,I thought. I wasnt sad, and I hadnt cried in recent memory. … And okay, dating again after ending a near-decade long relationship, Iguesswas kind of a big deal. But I was over all of that. I was handling it, and moving forward....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Denise Bradshaw

I Was Diagnosed With Autism at Age 30—And That New Understanding Has Transformed My Love Life for the Better

Dating with autism comes with its unique challenges. One writer shares how being her authentic self has changed her experience. Not thinking twice that a new boyfriend punched walls whenever he misplaced his keys. Gushing about my love for the Borderlands video game series until a crushs eyes glazed over. I always thought I was just painfully awkward with terrible social anxiety. I realized that it was important I bring my full self to my dating life....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 546 words · Jamie Gonzalez

I Was Terrified of Being Alone After My Mom Died—Now It’s a Self-Assured Choice I Make Every Day

After her mom died, one writer found herself alone. Now, she says learning to be alone is what’s made her most happy and fulfilled. I didnt mind being alone at the time because it was always temporary; Mom always came home. But when I was 22, she died unexpectedly, and being alone was no longer so magical. She became my life purpose, with her daily routine a key part of mine....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Courtney Torres

I Went on a Quest To Find Sexy Underwear That Are *Actually* Comfortable—Here’s What I Found

Sexy underwear that’s actually comfortable does indeed exist IRL. These six pairs of comfortable underwear. These Walmart Dupes Are Just as Buttery Soft for Half the Cost Our editors independently select these products. They werent completely horrendous… but they were beige, high-waisted boy shorts. Any of those things on their own could be cute, but the trifecta was like granny panty central. Luckily it was dark and I only said, Wait, ignore how ugly my underwear is twice....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Mark King

I Went on a Road Trip During the Pandemic: Here’s What Did and Didn’t Feel Safe

And were in good company, withRV travel reportedly way up, year over year. Nonetheless, after preparing to a degree we saw fit, we felt comfortable embarking on our trip. That said, we didnt necessarily feel comfortable with every experience that ensuedduringthe trip. We came from California,where everyone had been required to wear maskswhen in public spaces. Oregon, where we went next,seemed to operate similarly. But as we headed north and east and crossed over borders, safety protocols visibly loosened....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Jesse Allen

I Went to a Cliffside Paradise in Cabo, and It Completely Rewired My Brain Chemistry

To cut to the chase, for the wellness-minded traveler, its about as close as it gets. If this sentiment resonates with you, youll peak at Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal. Lets start with your taste buds. (For my fellow food people: Iknow.) Trust: Eating here is as close to sea-to-table as it gets. The soothing sounds of waves crashing underneath you is the soundtrack to your dinner. … Love impossibly-fresh fish and shellfish?...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 199 words · Brad Henderson

I Went to an Outdoor Workout Class During COVID-19—Here’s What It Was Really Like

I tried one to find out. 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? Heres What Experts Had to Say After five months ofworking out at home, Im burnt out. He has spent 25 years, focusing his research on the molecular biology of influenza viruses and other viruses....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Emily Smith

I Went to the Eye Doctor for a Stronger Prescription, but the Problem Was Actually a Brain Disorder—and It’s on the Rise in Women My Age

Throughout high school and college, I alternated between wearing my contacts and glasses. But then life got busy. But I never imagined the news Id get the next time I stepped into an eye doctors office. Picture this: Im at a backyard barbecue at my aunts house in New Jersey. She had moved just prior to the pandemic, so this was our first time seeing her new home. Dang, I thought to myself....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Julia Fox

I Went to the Sauna *Almost* Every Day for 1 Month—Here’s Why I Don’t Recommend That

While I felt relaxed, my skinand schedulepaid a price. (Pun absolutely intended.) Something about squeezing into a public sweat chamber among scantily clad strangers seemed like a unique flavor of torture. So I decided to go to the sauna nearly every day for a month. Heres what it did for my body and mind. (More on this below.) Austrian doctor of human medicine and medical director ofLanserhofLongevity Clinic in Lans, Austria...

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Robert Griffith

I Will Never Be As Strong as I Used To Be. But Reclaiming My Fitness Is My Triumph Over Trauma

That weve never struggled to find the motivation to work out. I myself thought as much years ago when I was first getting into the field. Most of all, I absolutelylovedworking out and making my body stronger, fitter, and faster. He taught me so much about the fundamentals of fitness training that you just cant learn in the classroom. I could bang out sets of nearly 55 pushups in a minute....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 524 words · Audrey Brown

I Wish We Had Talked About Mental Health in My Latinx Family—Here’s How I Plan To Do Better for My Son

Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? Does anyone in your family have a mental illness? That summer that I was officially diagnosed with a generalized anxiety disorder. Growing up, my Latinx family discouraged any talk about mental health. Unfortunately, that la loca narrative is a common one. Using that term continues to reflect defensiveness and stigma. April Mayorga is a Latina Bilingual licensed therapist, mental health advocate, and speaker....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Jennifer George