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As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Going barefoot in Pilates, yoga, or barre might seem like it could help you keep your footing, but in

“Friends” actor Matthew Perry opened up about his decades-long addiction in his new memoir “Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing“ (available Nov. 1). In an exclusive cover story interview with People, Perry said the memoir was “[full] of hope.” But neither does he shy away from the hard periods of his life, which include

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. If you’re trying to reduce the amount of waste you produce while on your period or just want to

If you’re new to strength training, here’s a beginner-friendly arm workout using weights, created by POPSUGAR Fitness host and personal trainer Anna Renderer. This easy-to-follow dumbbell circuit workout includes six basic dumbbell arm exercises, perfect for weight-lifting newbies! From raising your metabolic rate to help with weight loss, to getting stronger, and getting more defined

Iranian rock climber Elnaz Rekabi is suspected to have gone missing after competing without a headscarf in an International Federation of Sport Climbing championship in Seoul this weekend. Following her early departure from Seoul and claims of retribution from the Iranian government, many currently fear for Rekabi’s safety and whereabouts. The 33-year-old professional climber from

Contrary to what some may believe, the vagina is not an infinitely complex, mysterious part of the body nearly impossible to pleasure. The reason people may think that, though, is because women’s health — and, more generally, the bodies and sexual wellness of those assigned female at birth (AFAB) — are criminally underresearched. There’s just

Stress can leave your muscles feeling tight and needing a stretch. Challenging workouts can, too. Long, hard runs? Yep. Heck, just sitting at your desk or driving for a long time can leave you tight! Since many activities can leave your muscles tight, you need to give them a little extra TLC and stretch. Regular

Though the term “psychosis” may be thrown around loosely, the diagnosis is often much deeper than describing someone’s erratic or abnormal behavior. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, a period of psychosis is what happens when an individual’s “thoughts and perceptions are disturbed” and they “have difficulty understanding what is real and what

Get ready to feel the burn with fitness trainer Jake DuPree, who will be leading this 30-minute cardio barre circuit joined by Ellie Aviles and Nikita Chaudhry. This workout includes energizing cardio sections mixed with barre-inspired exercises. You’ll target the lower body, core, and arms and, of course, do lots of booty work. Our class

“Black-ish” star Yara Shahidi doesn’t get many days off, but when she does, she spends it . . . playing soccer with Khaby Lame, the reigning “King of TikTok”. On Oct. 13, Shahidi joined Lame for his very first American interview, talking to him about his comedic inspiration and identity before hitting the soccer field.

Each year in the US, an estimated 12 million adults who receive outpatient care are misdiagnosed, and oftentimes those patients fall within a minority identity, including women, non-white Americans, and those within the LGBTQIA community. That’s why we created Finally Diagnosed: a monthly series dedicated to highlighting the stories of those who’ve been overlooked by

Experts are anticipating an intense flu season this year, as preliminary numbers from the CDC report higher than average cases of respiratory illness. Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, and South Carolina in particular are showing high levels of flu activity, per the CDC, and areas in the southeast and south-central U.S. are experiencing higher flu activity than

Caring for your vagina should not be treated as taboo. Half of the world’s population (possibly more) has a vagina, so why is it still considered to be such a hush-hush matter — especially within Latinx families? Daniella Levy, founder, and CEO of Happy V asked herself the same question after struggling with vaginal health

Image Source: Getty / Patrick van Katwijk Content warning: this post contains mention of suicide. “Raise your hand if you’ve ever been called crazy or hysterical,” Meghan Markle said on the fifth episode of her podcast, “Archetypes.” “Me too, and it’s no wonder when you consider just how prevalent these labels are in our culture,”

Oprah Winfrey revealed she underwent back-to-back knee surgeries last year. The 68-year-old media mogul and gardening enthusiast discussed the experience for the first time during a virtual “The Life You Want” class that live streamed on her Oprah Daily website on Oct. 11. “I had double knee surgery last year,” she said in conversation with

Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of sexual abuse. Please proceed thoughtfully. While discussing the institutional abuse within the “troubled teen” industry, Paris Hilton opened up about her own sexual abuse at one of these facilities. She tells the New York Times that back in 1997, when she was only 17 years old, she was

Swedish pop star Tove Lo is opening up about her struggles with an eating disorder in her newest released song “Grapefruit.” The single, which was released Oct. 12, debuted with an accompanying music video that showed Lo in a variety of different settings. She starts in a dark kitchen lit only by the light of

Scarlett Johansson stepped into the limelight at a young age, but as she explained on Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast, that’s not how the industry viewed her at first. Instead, she said she was sexualized to an extreme extent, treated as though she were much older than she actually was, and edged out of the

Jonathan Majors is busy — and that’s how he likes it. With a résumé boasting an impressive mix of mainstay Marvel blockbusters and moody, arthouse projects like “The Last Black Man in San Francisco” and HBO’s Black horror series “Lovecraft Country” (which secured Majors an Emmy nomination), the 33-year-old actor is quickly becoming known for

Kendall Toole is ready for a break. No, diehard Peloton fans, that doesn’t mean the beloved cycling and shadowboxing instructor is stepping away from the studio, so feel free to resume breathing. But while Toole and I chat via Zoom the first week of October, she was prepping for a social media–free weekend — just

I first learned about the Air Up water bottle the same way I learn about most things these days: on TikTok. Whichever influencer I scrolled past made a compelling case. The bottle flavors your water, but not by adding a booster to the water itself. Instead, you buy “scent pods” that slip over the mouthpiece.

Leave it all on the dance floor with professional dancer, content creator, and certified trainer Luis Cervantes, who will guide you through this all-levels, Latin-inspired dance cardio workout joined by Val Valdiviez and Stephanie Jones! Cervantes will take you through short follow-along combos that are so fun, you won’t want to stop moving. In just

Join fitness trainer and world-champion track athlete Jasmine Blocker for a 10-minute upper-body strength workout joined by Paris Nicole and A.J. Morales. In this routine, you’ll start with a quick warmup to get your body prepared for the work ahead. Then you’ll power through hammer curls, weighted punches, dumbbell rows, renegade rows, and so much

Fitness professionals have varying opinions on how individuals should train for optimal health, but one thing they all agree on is the importance of a strong core, which you can get from core stability exercises. You’ve probably seen info about core strength on Instagram or heard your favorite instructor refer to it as you hold

Constance Wu is revealing more details from her new, deeply personal memoir, “Making a Scene.” During an appearance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” on Oct. 6, the “Fresh Off the Boat” actor opened up about how becoming a mom helped repair her relationship with her mother. “The beautiful thing about becoming pregnant is it sort

We’re of the belief that the best kinds of gifts are fitness gifts, because they’re the presents the active person in your life will actually want to use. We always end up shopping at Lululemon, and if they’re just as in love with the brand as we are, they’ll deeply appreciate these 19 gifts. Some

Chelsea Sodaro made history in many ways on Thursday. The 33-year-old triathlete won the Ironman World Championship in Kona, HI. In doing so, Sodaro, who resides in California, became the first American winner in two decades and first rookie winner in over a decade. What’s more, she also welcomed a daughter, Skylar, just 18 months

Although Jenna Dewan has danced her entire life, she says there are still a few styles that are more challenging than others. One of them, as she discovered while filming her new movie “Let’s Get Physical,” is pole dancing. The actress talked about her tumultuous but surprisingly liberating journey with learning how to pole dance