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Curious about the different kinds of birth control? How about what you can expect from each? We asked two OB-GYNs all about the pros and cons of seven types of birth control for women. By the end of this article, we hope you’ll have a better sense of which kind may work best for you. […]

So you’re working from home, are you? Maybe you had a home office setup all ready to go, or maybe you threw one together in the middle of your dining room. The point: You’re spending more time at your home office than ever before. So who better to get effective work-from-home tips from than an […]

If you think big cities are the center of innovative skincare, think again. There’s a clean skincare revolution happening from the little known town of Waterbury, VT. What this location lacks in people (only 5,000 residents), it more than makes up for in opportunities to connect with nature. The result? Ursa Major. These personal care […]

Many of us likely have a friend, partner, or family member who finds a way to shift the focus of every conversation to them. But when does this type of behavior indicate self-absorption versus a more serious problem of narcissism? And further, how can we protect our own energy and mental health within such relationships? […]

So here’s the deal. As much as period-care commercials want us to believe that our vaginas smell like fresh raindrops or vibrant florals, that simply isn’t the case. Well, at least not naturally. While many of these products are infused with scents to help even things out, that still doesn’t get to the bottom of […]

You’ve likely heard of—and almost surely have experienced—the many benefits of sharing quality experiences with friends and loved ones. Less touted, however, are the upsides and importance of alone time. Some people even notice negative consequences from lacking adequate time spent in solitude, culminating in a phenomenon recently called aloneliness. To better understand the breadth […]

Psychodermatology is a growing field that focuses on the mind-skin connection for healing and wellness that starts from within. Here’s what it’s all about. Skin conditions and mental health are more interrelated than you may think. In fact, Hippocrates—an Ancient Greek physician widely considered to be the father of clinical medicine—first wrote about the link […]

Now that 2020 is officially here, you’re probably thinking about your intentions for the new year. One such item on your list might be breaking bad habits that came to fruition in 2019 (or have been brewing even longer). Maybe it’s nail biting, chronic lateness, not feeling productive, or something more harmful to your well-being. […]

Human connection specialist Mark Groves discusses six key insights that can help you establish and maintain healthy, functional relationships. Point blank: These days, relationships today weird. Some will blame our generation’s noncommittal nature on social media (for a lack of human connection) or dating apps (for endless options). But truth be told, relationships have always […]

I’ve always been drawn to the metaphysical, mystical, and mysterious, so I jumped at the chance as an undergrad to take a course on dream psychology. Since it provided me with the tools to gain illuminating, actionable insights into pressing dilemmas, I fondly remember the class as my favorite within my entire eight years of […]

We’ll admit it: We’ve become a little sleep obsessed since the launch of our newest product, Mighty Night. To perfect the art of optimal beauty sleep, we consulted Michael Breus, PhD, aka the Sleep Doctor™. Here, he explains the science behind beauty sleep along with five tips for optimizing your sleep routine. How Sleep Works […]

Take a 10-second scroll through Instagram, and you’ll find a flood of influencers peddling discount codes for fit teas, unsolicited advice on how to drop weight fast, and other quick fixes for living their “best lives.” But just because “experts” are freely sharing this “life-changing” information, it doesn’t mean it’s actually healthy for you. Here […]