Fitness

We’re taught a bunch of things growing up that we never use in life (like cursive!), but often don’t learn necessary skills like how to handle medical debt or how to do taxes, and we most definitely don’t learn enough about sexual health. Talking about sex and sexual health is still taboo, but it’s important

Getting a pregnancy test can feel complicated. Maybe you don’t feel comfortable going to your local drugstore and buying a test or you don’t love the idea of having one arrive by mail over fears someone else will see it. Or maybe you just want to save a few bucks and don’t feel like shelling

Download it: iOS Apple Fitness+ ($7-$10 per month after a one-month free trial) used to be reserved for Apple Watch users only, but now anyone with an iPhone can join in. If you have an iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV, you can cue up the platform via the Fitness app preloaded on your device. You

The current world record for the most-attended women’s sporting event of all time didn’t take place on an Olympic, international, or even professional stage — it took place right at the University of Nebraska. The school’s women’s volleyball team, the Cornhuskers, hosted the Omaha Mavericks in their football stadium on Aug. 30 for an outdoor

Five ways to get the most out of your workout, from losing weight and reducing stress to feeling great about yourself…  1. Phone A Friend Women are more likely to exercise if they do it with someone else, so joining a running or hockey club may be the motivational kick you need. “Women are excellent

The pandemic may be over, but COVID-19 cases are increasing as a new COVID-19 variant has started picking up steam. The Eris variant, also known as EG.5, is causing a national uptick in cases with some schools closing, per USA Today, and it appears that some people are pulling out their masks again. The Eris

Image Source: Getty / Stefania D’Alessandro / WireImage Florence Pugh is speaking her mind about unsolicited fan comments regarding her body. Last summer, Pugh made headlines when she wore a nipple-baring dress at the Valentino haute couture fashion show in Rome. Subsequently, the star was overwhelmed by an influx of body-shaming comments on social media.

Figuring out how to lose weight in a week is no mean feat, let alone how to lose 1kg a week. Perhaps you don’t know where to start, or you’ve done some research into the best diets and now feel overwhelmed. Working out what your goal is in the first place is an achievement, so to then

Two-time South African and international boxing champion Xolisani ‘Nomeva’ Ndongeni, also Connie Ferguson’s boxing trainer of five years, meets our cover star twice or thrice a week for some scintillating boxing action at his gym, north of Johannesburg. “She already had a lot of interest in boxing when I met her. Her father was a

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Chaunté Vaughn If you didn’t already know, sitting down for extended periods of time isn’t great for your body. Whether you’re working or relaxing, over time, spending extended periods of sitting will cause your hip flexor muscles to tighten and eventually “turn off” your glutes, leaving you with a case

At the end of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, it was a kiss that showed the world exactly what Spain’s La Roja had to endure to become champions. No sooner had star midfielder Jennifer Hermoso accepted her medal than the head of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Luis Rubiales, clutched her head, jumped on

To exercise or not to exercise: that is the question for a lot of us when we’re feeling under the weather. For routine exercisers, it can be hard to break the habit, even when you’re not feeling well; other times, it may feel like gentle yoga or a stroll outside could do us some good.

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America, and even celebs aren’t immune to the hype. LeBron James, Tom Brady, and the Kardashians are all documented fans (or straight-up investors), and you can also count Maria Menounos and Olivia Culpo among A-list players of the game. “I love pickleball . . . it’s something that I’ve

The infamous children’s book “Everyone Poops” is a classic for a reason — it states the facts! Everyone does poop, and it’s normal and healthy. But what happens when you’re suddenly pooping a lot in one day? “Having bowel movements, also known as pooping, serves a crucial purpose in our bodies, because when we eat

Sure, cardio, HIIT classes and extra-sweaty cycling sessions are pretty much known for helping you scorch calories and drop kilos…but honestly, can a girl ever just slow TF down? Does walking for weight loss actually work? We know that walking can drastically slash your stress levels, says Hannah Davis, personal trainer — and having less stress in your life absolutely makes

Join dancer and choreographer Arianna Davis to learn some ’90s hip-hop dance moves with class members Lilian Gonzalez and Rehima Jordan. Get ready to break down and drill fun ’90s moves like the reebok, the cabbage patch, the humpty dance, and so much more. In just 10 minutes, you’ll get a lower-body workout while also

While many wellness fads come and go, some just, well, stick. Case in point: Coconut oil. Following a steep, rocket-esque rise in popularity a few years ago, the so-called superfood has solidified a spot on grocery store shelves, in kitchen pantries, and in skin-care routines seemingly everywhere — and, depending on who you ask, that

Coco Gauff is on fire right now. In early August, at the Mubadala Citi DC Open, the 19-year-old snagged her first big US singles title, simultaneously becoming the youngest women’s champion in that tournament’s history. Then, she seamlessly followed it up with another big W, capturing the trophy at the Western and Southern Open, becoming

Image Source: Getty / Kayla Oaddam Reneé Rapp is coming forward with her experience behind the scenes on the “Mean Girls” Broadway musical set. Speaking with The Guardian in an interview published on Aug. 23, Rapp said staff members from the production, which is being adapted into a movie musical by Tina Fey, body-shamed her

Masturbating is a deeply personal and pleasurable act that allows individuals to explore their own bodies, desires, and sexual preferences. And while you probably don’t need me to lay out the more obvious perks that come with masturbating, you might not know that the quality time you’re spending with your vibrator is important for more