How Cody Rigsby Hypes Himself Up
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 th
14 Basic Hiking Etiquette Rules Every Grown-Ass Adult Needs to Know
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 perf
13 Anti-Chafing Products to Make Your Sweaty Life a Little More Comfortable
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—lik
Do Lululemon’s Leggings Seem…Smaller to You?
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 th
Learning to Swim as an Adult Feels Like Coming Home
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) caug
Our Favorite Workout Shoes for Every Kind of Activity
Whether you’re heading into a HIIT class, lifting session, long run, or challenging hike, you definitely want your feet to feel good. And that’s what the best workout shoes can do: They’ll help you feel stable, supporte
A Little Sweat Never Hurt Nobody: The Ultimate Beyoncé Workout Playlist
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 b
A Deep Dive on ‘The Living Clearly Method,’ Hilaria Baldwin’s Wellness Book
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,” (page 14), which is a mental image that really tickled me, and her
…Ready for It? The Essential Taylor Swift Workout Playlist
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-
These ‘Ugly-Chic’ Merrell Sandals Are Perfect for Recovery Days
I’m a sucker for a two-strap comfort sandal, whether I’m running errands, going for a casual stroll, or just puttering around the house. In fact, outside of when I’m doing something more active, I’m rarely caught in a