If you have a vagina, you may have heard that wiping from front-to-back is the best technique when cleaning up after using the bathroom. It might even be something you’ve practiced for as long as you’ve been sitting on the toilet. Wiping from front-to-back helps keep you and your vagina healthy. According to Tamika K.
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Shoes? Laced. Water bottle? Filled. Weights? Stacked. Next step? Picking the right music! It should be illegal to work out without amazing music playing in your AirPods. When you can feel the beat pumping along with your heart, when you’re ready to lift another set or run just a little bit farther because your favorite
A large Oxford study involving more than 230,000 patient health records shows that one-third of people who’ve survived COVID-19 are given a neurological or psychiatric diagnosis within six months. This includes anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance misuse disorders, and insomnia. The study said, “For 13 percent of these people, it was their first recorded neurological
As much as I love watching Olympic diving, I’ve never understood why athletes scurry off to the showers and then proceed to chill in a hot tub after each dive. They’re already wet. They’re only in the pool for a handful of seconds, so it’s not like they need to get cleaned up. And doesn’t
Editor’s Note: We at POPSUGAR recognize that people of many genders and identities have female sex organs and menstruate, not just those who are women. For this particular story, sources referred to people who menstruate as women. The symptoms you experience prior to getting your period aren’t necessarily set in stone, which is potentially good
Before taking our mark and then diving off the block, swimmers — much like other athletes — have a pre-race mental check list we run through to ensure we’re really ready to compete. Swimming caps on and goggles secured? Check. Starting block dry, locked, and ready to go? Double check! Lastly, as anyone who’s ever
If you’re like us, you’re always shopping for workout clothes. There’s always room in our closet for a new pair of running shorts or a great sports bra. With that in mind, we like to be conscious of price, because things can get expensive quickly. That’s why we love Under Armour. The brand has technical
Water polo is just one of several water-based sports that will be played in Tokyo at the upcoming Summer Olympics. The soccer-esque sport requires athletes to be strong swimmers, handle a ball well, and work together as a team. There’s one rule, however, that makes water polo even more difficult than it appears on the
If there’s one thing we know about Naomi Osaka, it’s that she’ll break any mold you try to fit her in. She’s a fierce competitor, a multi-talented athlete on the tennis court who’s just coming into her prime, as well as an outspoken advocate for social justice. She’s a global celebrity and a unique voice
Simone Biles is proudly embracing her status as one of the greatest gymnasts the world has ever seen. During the 2021 GK US Classic on May 22, Biles made history as she nailed a Yurchenko double pike on vault — a skill no woman ever attempted in previous competitions. Such a historic event called for
Simone Biles is a POWERHOUSE ⚡️ A powerful performance on floor earned her a score of 14.250.@Simone_Biles // #USClassic pic.twitter.com/lKYQ0MngRn — #TokyoOlympics (@NBCOlympics) May 22, 2021 Simone Biles took the floor at the 2021 GK US Classic on May 22 like she’d never left. It was the first time she competed since the 2019 World
THE QUEEN HAS SPOKEN 👑 Simone Biles landed her Yurchenko double pike for the first time in competition.@simonebiles // #USClassic pic.twitter.com/j07ZweBZ8H — #TokyoOlympics (@NBCOlympics) May 23, 2021 Simone Biles debuted her new vault, a Yurchenko double pike, during the second session of the 2021 GK US Classic (after her high-flying floor performance). It was her
If you like your workouts with a side of timeless pop perfection, Canfitpro-certified trainer Emily Thorne (aka EmKFit on YouTube) has created a routine you’ve got to try. Thorne choreographed a full 30-minute dance HIIT workout set to the Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again soundtrack, and all these ABBA hits are the perfect motivation
Blogilates creator Cassey Ho wasn’t always famous for Pilates: she started off playing tennis at a young age, and her dad was her coach, so naturally, she loved to move. In high school, Ho was preparing for a pageant and found Pilates because she’d seen the Mari Winsor Pilates DVDs. “I begged my mom to
Calling all Little Monsters to the bike! In its continued support of the Born This Way Foundation, SoulCycle is hosting a one-of-a-kind Lady Gaga-themed ride that honors Mental Health Awareness Month and celebrates the 10th anniversary of Lady Gaga‘s Born This Way album, which amplifies the important message of embracing individuality. For the past decade,
Katelyn Ohashi is the former UCLA gymnast we grew to love for her viral floor routines and vibrant personality. If you’re familiar with her story, you know that her gymnastics career wasn’t always one of love and positivity. For a long time, Ohashi wasn’t happy. She was subjected to body shaming while on the elite
With diet culture constantly telling us that you have to look a certain way to be considered “worthy,” it’s sadly not uncommon for people to get caught up in fad diets, fall into disordered eating, or even develop a full-fledged eating disorder. In fact, it’s estimated that nearly 29 million Americans will have an eating
As a former tennis player, I’m no stranger to working out in a dress. When the Outdoor Voices Exercise Dress ($100) first came out a few years ago, I fell in love with the idea of a grown up tennis dress I could wear more casually, but the brand has totally revamped the style, and
Thinking about having sex on prom night? There’s this huge misconception that everyone is having sex, which makes you feel like you have to do it, too. But it’s such a big decision, and there’s so much to consider before going for it. In this week’s How 2 Deal, therapist Lindsay Fleming, LPC, walks us
When planning your summer workout schedule, staying as cool and dry as possible will surely be front of mind, especially if it’s humid in your area. And while swapping in a tank is a good first step, making sure that top is made of a breathable material brings that comfort even further. It turns out