Why It Can Take Years to Get an HS Diagnosis If You’re Black
Although HS is uncommon, it’s not rare—about 200 to 300 Black or biracial people out of 100,000 have it. While dermatologists ...
What My First Time Having Sex After Giving Birth Felt Like
My partner and I always had a great sex life. Then I unexpectedly got pregnant when I was 42. Even though the pregnancy was ...
The Truth About Popular Sleep Supplements, From Magnesium to Melatonin
Everyone is so, so tired—but popping a pill or sipping a glass of wine at bedtime might do more harm than good.
6 Not-Obvious Signs You’re Falling Out of Love With Your Partner
“Absence makes the heart grow fonder” is a cliché for a reason—it holds some truth and it can come in handy when you’re ...
This Easy Addition to Egg Muffins Can Double Your Protein at Breakfast
I’m the type of person who won’t eat breakfast unless it can be ready in five minutes or less. That means I rely a lot on ...
Olivia Munn’s Cancer Treatment Led to ‘Medically Induced Menopause’—Here’s What That Means
It’s been about a month since Olivia Munn shared her breast cancer diagnosis with the world. In a People interview published ...
Hey, Shoe Brands: Submit Your Best Kicks for Our 2024 Sneaker Awards
It’s that time of year again: The 2024 SELF Sneaker Awards are right around the corner! We’re excited to give our readers the ...
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6 Signs of Cervical Cancer That Can Be Too Easy to Miss
If you have a vagina, you know things can ebb and flow (sometimes confusingly) in your lower region. Maybe you wake up with heinous cramps and wonder if your period is en route—or perhaps you ...