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Before you let the exhausting heat wave throw you into a sweat-induced fury and spiral down all nine circles of Dante’s inferno, a super cool and hydrating smoothie might just be your saving grace. Between “Watermelon Sugar” playing on repeat and strawberry-flavored everything popping up all over the place, summer is the time to indulge in this all-time favorite fruity combination. So, what better way to celebrate the power duo than by making a refreshing dairy-free and vegan strawberry, chia, and watermelon smoothie recipe by Minimalist Baker that’s filled with health benefits? This truly might be *the* secret to staying cool as a cucumber (and well-hydrated) as ever all season long. Aside from its deliciously sweet and tangy flavor, this smoothie recipe is filled with heart-healthy omega-3s, essential antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory ingredients. Oh, and did we mention that it’s also packed with fiber to help you say goodbye to heat-induced constipation forever? Enough said—I...

Dim the lights, spark the candles, and cue the slow jams— National Orgasm Day is here, and we plan to celebrate accordingly. Be it with a Sex And The City- inspired masturbation marathon, or a steamy date night in with our partner, pleasure is our number one priority on this very special, very steamy day. And Foria is here to help. The personal wellness and intimacy brand is getting in on the National Orgasm Day action, too, by discounting its entire stock of sexy goodies down a whopping 40 percent. For two days only (July 31-Aug. 1) Foria’s line of CBD-based lubes, muscle melts, bath salts, and other pleasurable products are all nearly half off the normal price. And yes, that includes its best-selling Awaken Arousal Oil ($29), which is basically a knee-shaking, sheet-gripping orgasm in a bottle . Foria, Awaken Arousal Oil — $29.00 Originally $48, now $29 Drizzle a few drops onto you or your partner’s clitoris and labia for a slow, sultry build-up that ends in firewor...

We all know what aging skin looks like on the surface. Wrinkles, sagging, dullness, and discoloration all become more prevalent as we get older, and there are plenty of products out there that promise to “fix” these concerns. The problem with traditional anti-aging products, though, is that the results they deliver tend to be limited to just the surface, which means they tend to ignore the root cause of changes in your skin. But as we learn more about the core function that cellular health plays in our overall skin health, new tech has emerged to address these issues at the source—and Ideo Skincare is leading the charge. The brand, which launched last year with a single product, the Ideo Skin Memory Serum ($175), found a way to translate what we know about healthy brain aging in to the skin-care sector. Neurochemist John Blass, MD, spent more than three decades studying Alzheimer’s disease and brain regeneration, and discovered that a combination of three ingredients—malate, ant...

There are two types of people in this world. Some pack intentionally and unpack immediately upon landing, and others delay packing and will leave their suitcase untouched for weeks after vacation. I’m team plan and unpack immediately, so you can imagine my joy when I came across this genius TikTok travel clothing hack . An organizer for more than just sweaters There’s a good chance you’ve already come across TikTok’s unofficial nonna , Babs. The lovable grandmother of eight shares plenty of motherly wisdom with her nearly 2 million followers. In one of her recent videos, she shares her time-saving packing hack that transforms anyone into an organized unpacker. Her secret weapon is an inexpensive sweater organizer . In the video, Babs reveals, “When going on a quick trip, your sweater organizer doubles as packing cubes.” Her trick is to fill each slot of the organizer with outfits, then collapse them into a suitcase. “When you arrive in your hotel room, this is a time saver,” Babs sa...

We all know what aging skin looks like on the surface. Wrinkles, sagging, dullness, and discoloration all become more prevalent as we get older, and there are plenty of products out there that promise to “fix” these concerns. The problem with traditional anti-aging products, though, is that the results they deliver tend to be limited to just the surface, which means they tend to ignore the root cause of changes in your skin. But as we learn more about the core function that cellular health plays in our overall skin health, new tech has emerged to address these issues at the source—and Ideo Skincare is leading the charge. The brand, which launched last year with a single product, the Ideo Skin Memory Serum ($175), found a way to translate what we know about healthy brain aging in to the skin-care sector. Neurochemist John Blass, MD, spent more than three decades studying Alzheimer’s disease and brain regeneration, and discovered that a combination of three ingredients—malate, ant...

Whenever I’m stressed or anxious, my face is usually one of the first places I feel tension building, especially around my brows and forehead. Turns out I’m not the only one. “We hold stress in our face because this is where we show our emotions,” says Liz Aigner , a licensed massage therapist and esthetician. It’s not just stress and anxiety that appear on our faces. For instance, if you’re happy, surprised, or frustrated, the muscles in your face will also work to express those emotions—all day, every day. That’s a lot of work, and all that repetition can cause strain, stress, and headaches over time, Aigner says. Facial massages can help with those issues because like the rest of our bodies, our faces can benefit from therapeutic touch. Below, Aigner shares five easy face massage techniques to try for instant stress relief and overall calming. If done consistently, there are long-term and preventative benefits, especially for those who deal with headaches, sinus issues, and gener...

We put so much care into our pets, making sure they’re eating the healthiest food , getting proper exercise, and feeling adored at all times. One of the best things you can do for your dog, especially if they’re getting older or suffer from joint pain , is to invest in a quality orthopedic dog bed. After all the love they’ve given you over the years, your pup deserves top-grade beauty sleep. What is an orthopedic dog bed? “Orthopedic dog beds are designed to relieve pressure on joints and provide spring-like support to make it easier for dogs to lie down and rise,” explains Dr. Tory Waxman, licensed veterinarian and co-founder of Sundays for Dogs . According to estimates , one in five dogs experience joint issues in their lifetimes, resulting in pain and potential mobility challenges. The numbers go even higher in dog breeds prone to specific joint issues. “Unfortunately, arthritis is extremely common in senior pets, and can often afflict large-breed dogs even at a young age,” expla...

You never need an excuse to enjoy self pleasure, but with National Orgasm Day around the corner (July 31, annually—you might as well set a yearly reminder for yourself), there’s definitely reason to celebrate. Layer on the number of steamy sex toy sales happening from top-tier personal wellness brands, and consider July 31 a golden opportunity to stock up your pleasure chest until it can’t hold it anymore. Whether you’ve got a serious solo session on the books or are c elebrating the holiday with your partner , there’s definitely a sex toy or accessory on sale to help shake things up a bit. Yep, your classic, fan-favorite vibrators are on sale. But there’s also a world of sexy goodness to explore that’ll turn your ordinary bedroom romp into something extraordinary. Think: birthday cake flavored lubes, CBD-infused massage oils , and customizable thrusting dildos made  exactly  to your liking. The National Orgasm Day sex toy sales are abuzz, and they’ll keep you coming back ...

There’s a fine line between the kind of sharing that happens in a healthy venting session and the unwelcome over-share of emotional dumping. Of course, you want to support a friend who’s struggling . But while listening to them vent can be productive or even cathartic, constantly being dumped on is more likely to leave you overburdened and overwhelmed. In that state, you could find that you’re, ironically, less capable of helping—all the more reason to proactively address dumping before you become, well, an emotional landfill. Though not as damaging as trauma dumping , which involves sharing personally traumatizing information with someone without concern for how it’ll affect them, emotional dumping has a similar unfiltered energy about it. “It typically happens quickly at the beginning of a phone call or visit, and often without consent requested for a person to sit and listen to the barrage of negative emotions or complaints,” says trauma-informed therapist Gina Moffa, LCSW . Whil...