Fitness

When you change your tampon or go to the bathroom on your period, you kind of get up-close and personal with your period blood, which can change from cycle to cycle. But maybe this time you notice something a little off-putting: the smell. “Menstrual blood contains blood and sloughing uterine lining tissue, thus it may

If you’re looking to cut down on your meat consumption for health or environmental reasons but are concerned about getting enough protein per day, a simple fix can be adding tofu to your rotation. Tofu, aka bean curd, is a popular ingredient in many Asian cuisines — and it’s pretty awesome stuff. It’s made from

Have you ever been cold, but your body is profusely sweating? It’s a bizarre and unsettling feeling, but turns out this phenomenon, accurately known as cold sweats, is actually pretty common. Cold sweats are usually categorized by a sudden onset of clammy, cool perspiration, usually unrelated to external temperatures or activity levels, says Shoshana Ungerleider,

Most of my friends and family thought I was “off the wall,” but on my 35th birthday, I gifted myself my first skateboard. I’ve wanted to learn to skate since I was a kid, but most of my time and energy throughout my youth and early adulthood was dominated by pursuing a future in dance.

Periods can be messy — both figuratively and literally — and while some months you may experience a heavier or longer period, others may be super short with minimal bleeding. But how can you tell if your period is too short? For example, if your period only lasted two days instead of five, what does

If you’re a regular TikTok user, you likely remember the viral activewear sensation that took over last year: a figure-hugging activewear jacket from a popular high-end activewear label. The jacket’s design wasn’t groundbreaking, but it captured the attention of social media enthusiasts due to its ability to accentuate curves and create the illusion of a

This summer, I was looking for a new fitness routine. I wanted something I could do from home, something that wouldn’t make me sweat like crazy in the heat, and something that I could keep up with during a travel-heavy summer. Plenty of things came to mind: running was free and easy to do on

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. When you’re working out from home, it helps to create a dedicated space for your home gym — but

Katie Couric penned an essay on her website about her breast cancer experience in September 2022. The journalist said that she had lost track of time and was six months late for her yearly mammogram. Couric explained that because she has dense breasts, she usually does a breast ultrasound as well as a mammogram, and

Your belly button is one of those body parts that doesn’t get a lot of attention. But if you notice an odor wafting from down there, it’s more than understandable to wonder, “Why does my belly button smell bad?” Belly button smells aren’t overly common, but doctors say they do happen. For the record: This

Get your body moving with fitness trainer Khetanya Henderson, who will be leading this 10-minute arms workout joined by class members Tiff Marie and Paulyn Baens. In this routine, you’ll start with a quick warmup and move into working your shoulders, focusing on exercises like cross punches, plank walkouts, and shoulder taps, all to the

Join host and choreographer Kaleila Jordan for a 30-minute twerk and abs dance workout, alongside class members Rehima Jordan and Cryssie Denise. This high-energy routine targets your abs, but with a mix of twerk-inspired exercises, you won’t even feel it. Get ready to pop that booty and learn some dance moves along the way. All

Cold and flu season is right around the corner, and fall is one of the worst seasons for allergies — meaning this time of year, it’s common to be dealing with a stuffy nose. And in the past, you’ve probably headed to the drugstore for a decongestant to get some relief. But according to the

Toloco Massage Gun ($40, originally $90) There’s a lot to love about the Toloco Massage Gun, which boasts more than 33,000 five-star ratings on Amazon, getting high marks for versatility, value, pain relief, and maneuverability. Made for deep-tissue massages, this cordless gun features seven speed levels with 10 different massage heads so you can curate

Sore muscles, sounder sleep, boosted strength, better mood — these are just a few of the changes that can happen when you start exercising more often or more vigorously. But those aren’t the only potential physiological effects of increasing the frequency and/or intensity of your workout routine: Doing so can also mess with your menstrual

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. No matter if you’re a beginner to yoga or a seasoned instructor, using a yoga block is a helpful

Representation affects everyone, even celebrities. On Sept. 14, Lili Reinhart shared her frustration with the lack of “average sized” bodies — specifically arms — shown in mainstream media, writing that she wishes she didn’t spend so much mental energy worrying about her body. “My body dysmorphia has been going crazy because I feel like my

It doesn’t get any easier than tossing ingredients into a high-power blender and pressing a button when you need some food in your belly. Perhaps the ease of making smoothies is one reason they’re so popular. Combine the convenience factor with the ability to customize the concoctions with a wide variety of good-for-you foods and

Ever since I first started meal prepping in my early 20s, smoothies have been part of my weekly rotation. Green smoothies are one of my go-to breakfasts, and I love nothing more than a frosty protein shake after a sweaty workout. Naturally, I was thrilled to get to try out SharkNinja’s new Ninja Blast™ Portable

Old Navy High-Waisted PowerSoft Leggings ($35, originally $40) These leggings are so popular that it might be difficult to find them in stock. But when you do, you should definitely stock up if you appreciate light compression, deep pockets, and four-way stretch. Read more about what makes them so great via our review of the