Do Hair Removal Creams Really Work? -- The Most Important Sleep Goal
Plus: Beyonce's favorite books, how to try a sober-curious lifestyle, and more!
Do Hair Removal Creams Really Work Or Are They Too Good To Be True?
If you like to remove your body hair, you're probably familiar with a few methods of getting rid of unwanted fuzz. From shaving and waxing, all the way to epilators, there are countless ways to rid yourself of unwanted body hair. But we're diving into another method — hair removal creams. Here’s what we know about them…
Bedtime Consistency Is The Most Important Sleep Health Goal To Have — Here's Why
According to the Centers for Disease Control, adults should get at least seven hours of sleep a night. This isn't just some random number determined to avoid crankiness, but a researched, proven benchmark regarding physical and mental health. "It's not actually that everyone needs eight hours," clinical psychologist Shelby Harris, PsyD told Today. "It's that most people need between seven and nine ... That's where it comes from."
But as essential as getting the right amount of sleep is, what's even more important is being consistent about it. "By waking up at a consistent time every day, it helps set our body's clock, known as the circadian rhythm, which also helps us feel sleepy at the same time every day and have a sufficient window of time for sleep," health psychologist Julia Kogan told Sleep.com. "All of this can help us get good quality sleep and the proper quantity of sleep."
Beyonce's Favorite Books Show Why She's A Feminist Icon
Beyoncé has arguably become one of modern times' most iconic and visible feminists. The star has repeatedly spoken out for women and marginalized groups in her music, stage shows, and interviews. So it probably won't surprise you to hear that some of her favorite books, just like Greta Gerwig's reading recs, tap right into her passion for female empowerment and self-expression. Though this musical superstar may not have spoken explicitly about her passion for reading, she has subtly let us all know about what's on her bookshelf in a few other, more creative ways.
Therapist Tells Us The Red Flags To Be Aware Of In Your Sex Life
No two sex lives are the same. There's no universal marker that dictates what a sex life should look like or what is necessary for the people involved to feel fulfilled. Not only is there no standard, but rarely does a person or a couple's sex life stays the same forever. But what are the reg flags to watch out for that signal things are going south?
The One-Week Method Is Your First Step To Trying A Sober-Curious Lifestyle
Because our culture is so tied to drinking as a means of socializing, even those who aren't big drinkers struggle to make it through the month without a glass of alcohol. It's for these people that the sober-curious lifestyle has seemed out of touch — but not anymore. Created by TikToker Bridget Stangland, the One Week Method is where you take one week off of drinking every month. Here’s what we’ve learned…
Why You Should Take A Break From Manicures To Preserve Your Nail Health
According to Harvard Health, chemicals found in polishes can get absorbed into the body, which is worrying. In other cases, certain colors, especially dark ones, can discolor the natural nail beds. Even when it comes to non-toxic polishes, more research is needed to decode how harmless those polishes really are. Fake nails and some press-on nails can damage the nail beds, leading to peeling, thin, brittle nails. On top of that, the UV lights required to cure certain gel polishes can harm the skin on our hands. Occasionally, we want to see our nails because our natural nails can give us a lot of information about our overall health; we need to examine our natural nails from time to time to glean the information that they can give, something that's harder to do when they're covered with polish or fake talons.