wellness
The Appropriation of Kava Almost Destroyed It. Will This Time Be Different?
The market for Polynesia’s mood-altering plant was fueled by Westerners 30 years ago—and then nearly wiped out by rash health scares.
Do I Still Need to Get COVID Tests if I'm Vaccinated?
It wasn’t that long ago that were told not to get tests if we were vaccinated, but has the Delta variant changed things?
Everything You Can Possibly Do to Help Your Hangover
You should read this before you go out, but it might help when you're lying in bed unable to move, too.
Inside the Dubious World of RA MA Yoga, and Its Girl Boss Guru to the Stars
According to sources, founder Katie Griggs aka Guru Jagat exploited her loyal followers under the guise of improving “wellness” and facilitating “healing.”
How to Stay Cool When You Don’t Have A/C, According to Science
Heat waves and “domes” are now a common weather reality; here's how to cope, even if you don't have AC.
An STI Testing Guide for Your Summer of Hooking Up With Everyone
Whether you’re newly single, newly monogamous, or somewhere in the big, fun middle, we’ve got you covered.
Going Out a Lot These Days? Beware the ‘Social Hangover’
We want to say yes to every invite, but you can feel drained from more than drinking several DIY Faux Lokos.
Can You Sip Your Way to a Baby With Fertility Tea?
The costs of many fertility treatments are prohibitive—so some companies are stepping in to capitalize on those who can’t afford them.
What Can I Be Hopeful About in the 2020s?
It’s difficult to avoid pessimism in a lethargic, shell-shocked, post-pandemic world. So I turned to the experts.
How to Tell the Difference Between Fun-Messy Drinking and Bad-Messy Drinking
Is it always a problem when two drinks becomes four or more drinks?
When Does ‘Social Media Vs. Reality’ Debunking Become Body Dysmorphia?
Posts about flawed bodies frequently go viral, but they might not be as empowering as they seem.