Vaginal bleeding during sex or after sex can be totally normal, but other times it's a sign of a health problem, like an infection or gynecological cancer.

Diabetes Self-Management

31.01.2025

18 Best Presidents Day Mattress Sales in 2025 | SELF

Here are the best Presidents Day mattress deals, including hybrid mattress and memory foam mattresses from Tuft & Needle, Helix, Purple, and more.

Diabetes Self-Management

31.01.2025

Hatch Restore 3 Full Review: I Tried It | SELF

Hatch launched a new version of its TikTok-viral sunrise alarm clock, the Restore 3. So is it worth it? After testing it for a month, here’s what I think.

Diabetes Self-Management

30.01.2025

Frozen Shoulder Is the Joint Condition Anyone Over 40 Should Know About | SELF

Women during perimenopause and menopause are more at risk of developing frozen shoulder, a joint problem that causes long-lasting pain and stiffness.

Diabetes Self-Management

29.01.2025

How to Drink Alcohol Again After a Break (Without Getting Sick) | SELF

Experts warn that if you plan on drinking alcohol after a break for Dry January, you might overdo it at first, and your tolerance could be lower too.

Diabetes Self-Management

25.01.2025

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Share How to Care for Someone With Alzheimer’s | SELF

Learn tips on how to care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s from people who have been there themselves.

Diabetes Self-Management

24.01.2025

Cancer Rates Are Rising in Young Women. Here’s How to Lower Your Risk | SELF

Cancer experts share how to lower your risk of cancer if you’re a young woman, including what screenings to get and lifestyle behaviors to follow.

Diabetes Self-Management

24.01.2025

How to Prevent Arthritis in Knees and Hips As You Age | SELF

A little TLC in young adulthood can help prevent knee and hip pain in the future. Here's what you can do now to proactively protect your major joints and prevent arthritis.

Diabetes Self-Management

23.01.2025

Hyperphantasia Affects About 3% of the Population. Here’s How to Tell If You Have It | SELF

If you experience exceptionally vivid mental imagery, you may have hyperphantasia. Here’s what you need to know, including how to test for this phenomenon.

Diabetes Self-Management

23.01.2025

Caring for Someone With Alzheimer’s: How to Provide Quality Care for Someone You Love With the Disease | SELF

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease can be very challenging. These expert-backed tips will help you assemble a well-rounded plan.

Diabetes Self-Management

22.01.2025

8 Self-Care Strategies for Alzheimer’s Caregivers From Caregivers Themselves | SELF

Alzheimer’s caregivers explain why self-care matters when you’re looking after a loved one with Alzheimer’s and how to practice it.

Diabetes Self-Management

20.01.2025

6 Phone Cleanse Tips for Anyone Who Spiraled About TikTok | SELF

The short-lived TikTok ban might have you panicking, but experts say it’s also be the perfect opportunity to try a phone cleanse. Here are the best tips for doing a digital detox.

Diabetes Self-Management

18.01.2025

Brooke Shields’s Nonconsensual Vaginal Rejuvenation Is More Common Than It Should Be | SELF

After Brooke Shields alleged in her memoir that she underwent a nonconsensual vaginal rejuvenation, experts—and those who relate—are highlighting a bigger medical issue.

Diabetes Self-Management

18.01.2025

Early Signs You're Becoming ‘Frail’—and How to Avoid Frailty in Old Age | SELF

Becoming frail can affect your health more than you might think, but there are ways to avoid frailty as you age and even reverse it.

Diabetes Self-Management

18.01.2025

11 Best Air Purifiers, According to Allergists and Testers | 2025 Picks | SELF

To find the best air purifiers, we tested popular models and spoke with an allergist and other experts. Shop HEPA filter options and other picks here.

Diabetes Self-Management

17.01.2025

No, Your 30s Aren’t Too Young to Think About Stroke Prevention—Especially as a Woman | SELF

Strokes can (and do) happen at any age. Learn about your stroke risk as a young woman, and expert stroke prevention tips you can start following now.

Diabetes Self-Management

15.01.2025

9 Ways to Say No to Alcohol When Someone Won’t Mind Their Damn Business | SELF

Whether you’re tackling Dry January or just taking it one day at a time, here are clever ways to say no to alcohol without the awkwardness or nosy questions.

Diabetes Self-Management

15.01.2025

What Actually Kills Norovirus and How to Get Rid of It in Your Home | SELF

According to the CDC, bleach is what kills norovirus, not typical cleaning wipes or hand sanitizer. Here’s how to disinfect your home.

Diabetes Self-Management

11.01.2025

No, ‘Raw Water’ Isn’t Healthier Than Tap—It Could Actually Make You Very Sick | SELF

Drinking “raw water,” or untreated water from natural sources, is trending, but experts say its purported benefits are bogus and it could make you very sick.

Diabetes Self-Management

09.01.2025

The California Wildfires Are Making the Air Toxic—Here’s How to Protect Your Health | SELF

Recent California wildfires have caused unhealthy air quality in the Los Angeles area. Here are expert tips on staying safe and protecting your health.

Diabetes Self-Management

09.01.2025

15 Tools for Improving Mobility at Home, According to Physical Therapists | SELF

Shop the best physical therapy tools you can have at home, including massagers, ergonomic seating, and space-saving workout equipment.

Diabetes Self-Management

08.01.2025

How to Ease Flight Anxiety, According to Experts | SELF

If plane crashes in the news are making your flight anxiety worse, here are a few expert tips for overcoming your fears.

Diabetes Self-Management

07.01.2025

13 Best Lubes in 2025, According to Experts and Shoppers | SELF

We spoke with experts and read tons of reviews to find the best lube you can use. Shop top water-, silicone-, and oil-based personal lubricants here.

Diabetes Self-Management

04.01.2025

The Surgeon General Calls for New Warning Labels on Alcohol—Here’s the Truth About How It Impacts Your Health | SELF

Recent studies suggest alcohol is more dangerous for your health than once believed. What do we know now that we didn’t know then—and is it time to stop sipping for good?

Diabetes Self-Management

01.01.2025

The 15 Best Cozy Games | 2024 Picks | SELF

The best cozy games, according to someone who's played over 1,000 hours of them. Shop Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing, Unpacking, and other games here.

Diabetes Self-Management

27.12.2024

6 Clever Ways to Take a Little Break From Your Family During the Holidays | SELF

It’s normal to need a break from your family during the holidays—but asking for alone time can be tricky. Consider these clever excuses to subtly sneak away.

Diabetes Self-Management

24.12.2024

Walking Pneumonia Is on the Rise. Here Are the Symptoms to Look Out For | SELF

Experts share common walking pneumonia symptoms, like a lingering cough, plus why this condition is on the rise and how to get a diagnosis and treatment.

Diabetes Self-Management

19.12.2024

7 Simple Ways to Actually Reduce Inflammation in Your Body | SELF

Doctors share the seven research-based strategies you can use to reduce inflammation in the body on a daily basis, and why they’re proven to work.

Diabetes Self-Management

18.12.2024

7 Best Bunion Correctors | 2024 Picks | SELF

Shop the best bunion correctors for pain relief and gentle foot alignment, including options from podiatrist-approved and best-selling brands.

Diabetes Self-Management

18.12.2024

What to Know About ME/CFS, a Complex Condition That Involves Crushing Fatigue and So Much More | SELF

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome can affect almost any part of your body. Here’s how it’s diagnosed and treated.

Diabetes Self-Management

17.12.2024

7 Best Toe Spacers | 2024 Picks | SELF

Shop the best toe spacers for better foot alignment and pain relief. Our top picks include SELF staffer favorites and Amazon bestsellers.

Diabetes Self-Management

14.12.2024

5 Subtle Signs You Might Actually Be in a Codependent Relationship | SELF

Codependent relationship signs can easily look like the honeymoon phase. Below, SELF asked therapists to break down the biggest red flags you may be missing.

Diabetes Self-Management

13.12.2024

How to Handle Rejection Without Completely Spiraling | SELF

From journaling through it to reframing the narrative, therapists share how to take rejection way less personally.

Diabetes Self-Management

11.12.2024

What It’s Like to Get a Breast Cancer Diagnosis While Training for the Olympics | SELF

Olympic runner Marta Pen Freitas shares with SELF how track has prepared her to face this new challenge.

Diabetes Self-Management

10.12.2024

How to Stop Peeing So Much If You Feel Like You Constantly Have to Go | SELF

Experts give tips for how to stop peeing so much, like spacing out water intake and avoiding bladder irritants, plus when to see a doctor for urinary frequency.

Diabetes Self-Management

07.12.2024

You Really Can’t ‘Fix’ Other People—Here’s How to Make Peace With That | SELF

Trying to save or “fix” broken people who are hurting inside might sound helpful. But experts tell SELF why this savior complex can be damaging for everyone involved.

Diabetes Self-Management

07.12.2024

It’s Okay to Say No to That Perfectly Mid Holiday Party This Year | SELF

No matter how lonely you feel in December—which, TBH, is a lot of us—you don’t have to show up at holiday gatherings if you’re not feeling it.

Diabetes Self-Management

05.12.2024

8 Tips for Getting Through Intense Medical Treatments, According to Folks Who Have Been There | SELF

Chronic illness can take a toll—but it's possible to make tough appointments a little more bearable. Try these tips for getting through intense medical treatments.

Diabetes Self-Management

04.12.2024

What Is MCAS? What to Know About Mast Cell Activation Syndrome | SELF

MCAS is a rare disorder in which your mast cells release too many chemicals, triggering allergic symptoms sometimes even when no known allergen is present.

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6 Bad Habits for Mental Health Therapists Are Begging You to Break | SELF

Is Bleeding During or After Sex Normal? | SELF

18 Best Presidents Day Mattress Sales in 2025 | SELF

Hatch Restore 3 Full Review: I Tried It | SELF

Frozen Shoulder Is the Joint Condition Anyone Over 40 Should Know About | SELF

How to Drink Alcohol Again After a Break (Without Getting Sick) | SELF

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Share How to Care for Someone With Alzheimer’s | SELF

Cancer Rates Are Rising in Young Women. Here’s How to Lower Your Risk | SELF

How to Prevent Arthritis in Knees and Hips As You Age | SELF

Hyperphantasia Affects About 3% of the Population. Here’s How to Tell If You Have It | SELF

Caring for Someone With Alzheimer’s: How to Provide Quality Care for Someone You Love With the Disease | SELF

8 Self-Care Strategies for Alzheimer’s Caregivers From Caregivers Themselves | SELF

6 Phone Cleanse Tips for Anyone Who Spiraled About TikTok | SELF

Brooke Shields’s Nonconsensual Vaginal Rejuvenation Is More Common Than It Should Be | SELF

Early Signs You're Becoming ‘Frail’—and How to Avoid Frailty in Old Age | SELF

11 Best Air Purifiers, According to Allergists and Testers | 2025 Picks | SELF

No, Your 30s Aren’t Too Young to Think About Stroke Prevention—Especially as a Woman | SELF

9 Ways to Say No to Alcohol When Someone Won’t Mind Their Damn Business | SELF

What Actually Kills Norovirus and How to Get Rid of It in Your Home | SELF

No, ‘Raw Water’ Isn’t Healthier Than Tap—It Could Actually Make You Very Sick | SELF

The California Wildfires Are Making the Air Toxic—Here’s How to Protect Your Health | SELF

15 Tools for Improving Mobility at Home, According to Physical Therapists | SELF

How to Ease Flight Anxiety, According to Experts | SELF

13 Best Lubes in 2025, According to Experts and Shoppers | SELF

The Surgeon General Calls for New Warning Labels on Alcohol—Here’s the Truth About How It Impacts Your Health | SELF

The 15 Best Cozy Games | 2024 Picks | SELF

6 Clever Ways to Take a Little Break From Your Family During the Holidays | SELF

Walking Pneumonia Is on the Rise. Here Are the Symptoms to Look Out For | SELF

7 Simple Ways to Actually Reduce Inflammation in Your Body | SELF

7 Best Bunion Correctors | 2024 Picks | SELF

What to Know About ME/CFS, a Complex Condition That Involves Crushing Fatigue and So Much More | SELF

7 Best Toe Spacers | 2024 Picks | SELF

5 Subtle Signs You Might Actually Be in a Codependent Relationship | SELF

How to Handle Rejection Without Completely Spiraling | SELF

What It’s Like to Get a Breast Cancer Diagnosis While Training for the Olympics | SELF

How to Stop Peeing So Much If You Feel Like You Constantly Have to Go | SELF

You Really Can’t ‘Fix’ Other People—Here’s How to Make Peace With That | SELF

It’s Okay to Say No to That Perfectly Mid Holiday Party This Year | SELF

8 Tips for Getting Through Intense Medical Treatments, According to Folks Who Have Been There | SELF

What Is MCAS? What to Know About Mast Cell Activation Syndrome | SELF

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