In SELF’s new Hot Stuff series, we’re asking celebrities, athletes, and other notable people to share the habits, rituals, and products that boost their confidence and help them feel sexy. If you’re looking for proof that confidence is contagious, might we suggest a Peloton ride with Cody Rigsby? The beloved fitness instructor turned celebrity embodies […]
Our personal favorite is the Tiem Slipstream: It won a 2024 Sneaker Award because of its cross-trainer-like sole and recessed cleat, which makes it ideal for hybrid classes where you’re getting on and off the bike to work out. If you’re looking for a more stylish option, check out Nike’s sleek SuperRep shoes (they’re one […]
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 perfectly symmetrical rock formations that took millions of years to create, I felt entirely insignificant […]
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, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist in Michigan and the founder of Dermy Doc Box, tells SELF. […]
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 I just getting fatter lol,” garnered hundreds of comments from people convinced that something about […]
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 office) caught up to me, and so did the family tendency toward joint problems, the […]
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 I really needed to hype myself up. I knew the combination of Beyoncé’s unmatched commitment […]
After growth is complete, there is no way to get taller legitimately, no matter what hacks or miraculous advice one may have heard online. After puberty, the only factor that one can control is how tall they appear. But there are a few factors that could help maximise growth before the height reaches its maximum. […]
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,” (pg. 14) which is a mental image that really tickled me, and her desire to “whack” a woman with an empty baby stroller who was being argumentative with […]
There has never been a better time to be a Swiftie. During the first leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour, which recently came to a close, Taylor Swift reminded us just how much artistic ground she’s covered in her decades-spanning career. Thanks to her constant evolution between genres and aesthetics, my forever favorite popstar and […]