As a 22-year old, I have noticed the way our society defines masculinity has remained largely unchanged compared to my parents’ generation. I grew up with the expectation that men must embody a rigid, army-tough mindset, one that values perfection over honesty, stoicism over vulnerability, and hyper-independence over intimacy. To avoid being viewed as “soft,”…
According to environmental and reproductive epidemiologist Shanna Swan, Ph.D., we would do well to maintain ongoing conversations about fertility. That’s because, as it turns out, even experiences you have growing up can affect your reproductive health later on. Specifically, your body goes through a few developmental periods that can have downstream effects as you age:…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. August 16, 2021 — 20:01 PM If you’ve ever felt you had a keen awareness of the emotions of those around you, there’s a decent chance you could be an…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. August 16, 2021 — 13:06 PM Want to keep your flower garden looking neat and tidy? Deadheading, that is: removing dead or spent flowers, is an essential step. Beyond helping…
August 16, 2021 — 12:06 PM Even the most dedicated coffee connoisseurs probably aren’t hand-roasting their coffee beans, but what if we told you there’s a great decaf coffee substitute you can roast yourself, and you’ve probably been tossing it in the compost this whole time? According to Carleigh Bodrug, the recipe developer behind @plantyou…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. August 16, 2021 — 11:14 AM “I can’t reward myself until I make my first million in my business,” my 17-year-old client said. In between this current moment and that…
August 16, 2021 — 10:31 AM Welcome to mbg moves! We’ve been working out at home more than ever lately—and we know our readers are, too. To help keep your fitness routine feeling fresh, we’re releasing a new at-home workout every Monday to start your week off strong. Each month will feature routines from a different…
Highlighters are beloved by both makeup and skin care enthusiasts equally, as they impart that dewy, refreshing sheen on skin. In fact, many are something of a makeup/skin care hybrid anyway: They come with healthy emollients and light-reflecting pigments to make you subtly glow. Essentially: It’s that look you wish you could just wake up…
August 16, 2021 — 9:10 AM Listen, I find beauty to be a joyful endeavor. I love trying new products, researching ingredients, recommending items to people, talking about trends and philosophies, and doing my rituals daily. But many parts of beauty aren’t always so blithe: particularly, the journey of finding self-love, acceptance, and feeling good…
Hey, what’s with the attitude? Do you find yourself thinking that when you encounter a sour-faced Eeyore who’s determined to be downcast no matter how positive things are? Don’t you want to shake them and say, “Hey, life is pretty good. Why do you keep dwelling on the bad stuff?” Perhaps they are seriously depressed,…
