My boyfriend cut my bangs with virtual help from my stylist—and uh, they’re shorter

Unfortunately, I do not know how to cut my bangs. So, I asked a stylist to guide my boyfriend through a fringe trim via FaceTime. Im extremely meticulousabout my bangsand never, ever miss a professional trim. I chose the latter, and my boyfriend was kind enough to oblige. But by the time she said this, it was too late to turn back. When we FaceTimed Julia at the appointed time, she surveyed our tools and anxiety clouded her face....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Jermaine Johnson

My Eczema Is Flaring Up—These 5 Products Are Helping My Skin Get Through Severely Dry, Cold Weather

From colloidal oatmeal-infused creams to goji berry serums, check out these best skin-care products for eczema flares. Unfortunately for me, my eczema-prone skin wasnothaving it. This year, my eczema has flared on my knuckles and face with skin flaking from my chin. Thats why I slather on a myriad of moisture-rich products with hopes of restoring my skins barrier. What makes this body cream so effective at combatting eczema is the two percent colloidal oatmeal....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 216 words · Neil Ball

My Emetophobia Made Me Question Whether I Was Cut Out To Be a Parent

For people with severe fear of vomiting, becoming a parent feels impossible. Here’s how people navigate emetophobia and pregnancy. Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? Even though she didnt specify the illness, my mind immediately jumped to what could be wrong. My sister confirmed that her 7-year-old appeared to havenorovirusa virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. (According to her mommy group chat, it was circulating within his second-grade classroom....

April 30, 2025 · 4 min · 650 words · Jasmine Farrell

My Favorite New Age Spiritual Practices Ended Up Making My OCD and Anxiety Worse—And I’m Not Alone

Here’s why and how to navigate it. Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? Its often experienced as part ofobsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)andcan also happen in generalized anxiety disorder. Superstition, when taken too far, can become the tools having control over you. Sarah Faith Gottesdiener, artist, tarot reader, author For a while, magical thinking felt great. And Im not the only one. licensed therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders...

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 508 words · Chad Smith

My Hair Started Falling Out in Chunks Because of the Pandemic—Here’s What I’m Doing About It

One unexpected effect of quarantine-related stress thats affecting thousands of women: Pandemic hair loss. Our editors independently select these products. It is long, thick, and full of body… or, at least, itwas. Little did I know, pandemic hair loss was imminent. My natural Ariana Grande ponytail was becoming wispier andthinnerby the day. My part became more visible. Linh Nguyen is a consultant, producer, and celebrity hairdresser and stylist. Experts in This Article Linh Nguyen is a consultant, producer, and celebrity hairdresser and stylist....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 520 words · Marissa Perez

My Jenni Kayne Cashmere Half-Zip Is the Coziest Sweater in My Closet—and It’s on Sale for 20% Off, Along With Other Bestsellers

Jenni Kayne’s kitten-soft cashmere sweaters are absolutely worth the hype. Snag your own (and some more!) for 20 percent off now. But itsso plush,cozier than any of the other sweaters in my closet. The luxurious cashmere, both comfortable and comforting (it feels like a hug! ), is one of the biggest reasons why I wear it so much. … Although expensive, its over-delivered in cost-per-wear. Since receiving it in November, Ive worn it 12 times for about eight hours per day....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 250 words · Nathaniel Thomas

My Mentor Has Been My Rock for Years—Now It’s My Turn To Support Her

You are one of those people. At my university in Cape Town, South Africa, mentorship constitutes an important part of the academic curriculum. My first year, the university paired me with a mentor. But my second year, I needed to find one on my own. I knew you, but just barely. I knew little about you, but I felt an amicable aura when we chatted. … (My bar was low.)...

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Jonathan Swanson

My Mom Taught Me That My Mind Is My Strongest Muscle

A lot has changed since you left. Weve all grown, started new careers, ended them, and started new again. I wish you were still here to share in my joy and to celebrate my wins as your own. Im old enough now to fully appreciate you for all that you were. I find myself daydreaming about what it would have been like to have been your colleague or friend. You showed me that my mind was my most powerful asset and my strongest muscle....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Dr. Cory Lowery

My office is reopening but I don’t feel safe about going back—what should I do?

As states reopen, so will some offices. But what if you’re scared to go back to work? Career expert Amy Odell advises on talking about this with your boss. For many, that has meant working from home during the past few months. Now, as some states slowly begin to reopen, so too will certain offices. But what if youre scared to go back to work because the prospect doesnt make you feel safe?...

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 325 words · Paula Fischer

My Partner and I Tried the New Maude Vibrating C-Ring—And It Certainly Made Waves

Want To Transform Your Outdoor Space into a Calming, Boho-Chic Escape (Um, Yes)? Theres theclassic vibrator, which people can use for vaginal or anal penetration, or variations thattarget the clitoris. There are sucking toys, butt plugs, G-spot stimulators, and dildos. And there are toys designed specifically forpeople with penises. Perhaps the most well-known toy in that category is the cock ring. These vibes, if you will, are but one of the things that makes Maudes Band so unique....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 536 words · Pam Allen

My Periods Were Full of Painful Nights Until I Found This Sleeping Position That Alleviated My Cramps and Clots

Cramps and clots got you tossing and turning? Check out these sleeping positions for period cramps to help you snooze in actual comfort. One week a month, during her period, that was her bed. She always said that lying down to sleep was more painful, and caused a mess of period blood. Her solution to those woes was to sleep upright. I tried lying down normally in my bed that very night, but didnt find any relief....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · David Johnson

My Quest to Eliminate Acne Left Me With Disordered Eating. Here’s What I Did to Finally Accept My Skin

The FDA Just Banned Red Dye No. 3: The Future of Processed Foods Is Red Wine Any Healthier for You Than White Wine? Proffee Is the Hottest New Beverage Trendbut Should You Really Be Adding Protein to Your Coffee? For me, its my acne-ridden skin. Ive had acne since puberty and have done. to find a solution to my skin issues. board-certified dermatologist and founder of FACET Dermatology Surely, if I found the right diet, my skin would clear up, I thought....

April 30, 2025 · 4 min · 679 words · Dr. James Hull

My running rituals have changed in the era of COVID-19, but the miles still matter

One runner experienced her running ritual shit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s how she found her way back to her sport over time. 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? But this year has been different. … The act of running was providing a balance in endorphins, positive mood boosts, and decrease in anxiety....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 285 words · Victoria Evans