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What is functional medicine? Discover the basics including its key benefits, if it’s a legitimate form of healthcare, and how to know if and when it’s right for you. Consistently dealing with wellness woes despite your best efforts to tackle them? Does your doc say things look A-okay on paper but you just *know* that […]

Discover 5 delicious and easy-to-make adaptogen-based recipes that can help you reduce stress levels. With ingredients such as ashwagandha, rhodiola, and maca, these recipes will not only taste great but also promote relaxation and calmness. There’s a lot that may be on your mind these days. From worries about finances, physical and mental health, relationships, […]

‘Tis the season for self-care. We rounded up our 17 favorite wellness essentials to help everyone on your list relax and reset in time for the new year. From muscle-soothing massage guns to calming gummy vitamins to chic kitchen essentials, here are our picks for the holiday season. With stress and burnout at an all-time […]

Burnout and stress are more prevalent than ever, according to the American Psychological Association. But there is a way to fight these mental health conditions: rest (and no, that doesn’t just mean sleep). Below, we break down the seven different types of rest you should be getting—other than snoozing. Have you ever made it a […]

Is masturbation healthy? We’ll give you twelve reasons why it is. Sexual health experts break down the health benefits of masturbation that go way beyond pleasure. The stigma behind masturbation has got to go. No matter what you’ve been told (don’t get us started on sexual health myths), the science is clear: There are many […]

There’s no doubt about it: sex can be complicated. If you have questions, we’ve got you covered. Experts break down the most common sex myths and facts. Your high school sex education class may have covered the bare bones of sex, but it likely missed a lot of important information. If you have lots of […]

Not all lubes are created equal. Whether you want to invest in your sexual health or need lube for medical reasons, we’ve rounded up the best lubricants to help you feel your best in bed. Let’s get this straight: You shouldn’t feel embarrassed to use personal lubricant—you should feel empowered to use in order to […]

Join HUM for a 28-day journaling practice featuring the work of Black writers across genres as curated by Kima Jones, writer and founder of Jack Jones Literary Arts. Every month I set an intention in my calendar and in my journal: sometimes it’s a small but needful goal like getting to sleep on time, other […]

If you haven’t started working on your New Year’s resolutions yet, you may want to consider adding new supplements into your wellness routine. And if you’re anything like yours truly, you may also be investigating what 2022 has in store for you from an astrological perspective. Put the two together and curiosity may lead you […]

Whether you have a laundry list of resolutions for 2022 or have decided to scrap the whole goals thing altogether, here’s a powerful pledge for everyone to take: adopt a growth mindset. Here’s why: It doesn’t matter whether you’re having a stellar month or are going through some stuff. A growth mindset helps you shore […]

The pandemic has changed all of our relationships, but especially friendships. If you’re wondering how to be a better friend, read this expert-approved guide. Socializing hasn’t felt normal for the past 21 months, which has made it easy to feel isolated—even from our closest friends. If you’re wondering how to be a better friend, you’re […]

Let it all out! Audibly expressing your emotions may have some merit (and no, you’re not just aggro.) Find out what you can learn from scream therapy. When we think of screaming, lowering stress is hardly the first thing on our minds. Instead, we picture shouting matches between spouses, toddler tantrums, and stubbed toes. You […]