Blog
Unless you’re trying to get pregnant, a late period can be, well, pretty stressful (or, at the very least, inconvenient). But pregnancy is only one of many reasons your monthly flow might be behind schedule. Sometimes things that seem totally unrelated to your menstrual cycle can mess it up. Take, for example, getting sick. While… Continue reading
The race was underway—a five-miler alongside the New Jersey coastline with generally no elevation change on a lovely 55-degree early morning. It was the great day. I was running easily, choosing up the speed as I crossed the a single-mile mark when I heard a horrible noise guiding me. It was the honking, gasping, wheezing… Continue reading
Lift heavy! Walk slow! Run hard! Actually—don’t run at all! Walking isn’t exercise. Unless, maybe, if you’re wearing a weighted vest? What is a menopausal person supposed to do when it comes to exercise? The opinions coming from every direction on the internet are mixed, especially as this entire phase of life has become its… Continue reading
The gold standard for a complete squat is often considered to be a 90-degree bend in your knees—with your thighs perfectly parallel to the floor—at the bottom of the movement. But if you have mobility limitations, achieving that benchmark may not be so easy. One potential solution: Power through your reps with your heels resting… Continue reading
Confession: I’ve never done Kegels. And yes, there were consequences to neglecting my pelvic floor muscles. As a mom of three, you can imagine what it looked like for me to do any kind of jumping. After a few bounces on the trampoline, I needed to change my pants. When a running injury had me… Continue reading
Breast- or chestfeeding is one of those topics everyone seems to have an opinion about. Literally, everyone. Bloggers, influencers, your mom, your neighbor, some random person on the street, you name it—they have something to say. While most advice is well-meaning, it’s not always filled with accurate information. When you’re nursing, especially as a first-time… Continue reading
Shaving your pubic hair is a particular selection. Want to shave it? Neat. Choose not to? Great. And what transpires if you in no way shave pubic hair? Absolutely nothing! But there are a several issues to know about how to keep your pubic spot clean and clean if you do retain hairs and how to take away them… Continue reading
With a renewed sense of dedication and tenacity, you’re ready to make new commitments under the new moon in Taurus on May 7, 2024 at 11:22 p.m. EDT. This is not the time to rush forward and make decisions haphazardly. Ruled by Venus, the planet of values, love and aesthetics, Taurus brings a grounding energy… Continue reading
Hot flashes, night sweats, or getting drier-than-standard “down there” may not occur as a surprise for the duration of menopause, but the transition can make by itself regarded in your body in sneakier methods, much too. Namely, by influencing your heart wellness. 1 million hearts are afflicted by menopause each and every year. (Technically, it’s… Continue reading
If you actually want to upset the functioning neighborhood, check out applying social media to brag about managing a faster-than-ordinary rate without having any training—in a race you never ever registered for or paid out to participate in. Alexa Curtis, a “personal manufacturer entrepreneur,” discovered that the hard way this Monday, when she posted a… Continue reading