Fitness

The leotards in women’s sports are playing a dangerous game. As female athletes continue to break down barriers and rake in record-high ratings, their outfits seem to grow smaller and smaller. It’s a trend that appears to affect several branches of women’s sports — from swimming to track-and-field — but it’s sparking the most conversation

Zendaya has taken on physically demanding roles before, from her Spider-Man performances to her two Dune films. But in her newest movie, “Challengers,” out April 26, Zendaya takes on a new challenge: tennis pro. In the film, Zendaya plays Tashi, a tennis ace who enters her husband Art (played by Mike Faist) in a tournament

Self-love, for many, means making time to slow down, meditate, and journal every day. But it can also look like taking care of your body — including your vaginal and sexual health. The vagina is quite magical, but in order to keep it healthy, it needs to be in balance. While our bodies contain what

If you like pickleball, you’re going to love playing padel. We know what you’re thinking: first, how do you pronounce it? And second, is it as fun as pickleball? For starters, it’s pronounced PAD-el, not to be confused with its homograph paddle, which is a different sport. And yes, padel is just as fun as

Whether you’re new to the fitness world or not, there’s always room for improvement when it comes to your workouts. Finding the motivation and time to get moving isn’t always easy, so if you’re putting in the work, you want to ensure you’re getting the most out of every squat, burpee, or Downward Dog. It’s

Diagnosed in 2008 with systemic lupus erythematosus, the most common form of lupus, Toni Braxton underwent a serious heart procedure in September 2022 to address the impact of the condition after somewhat ignoring her health, she told People. Despite being hospitalized “more times than I care to admit,” the Grammy-winning artist confessed that she wasn’t

Nightmares are terrifying enough on their own, but anxiety never seems to make dreams much sweeter. In my own experience, anxiety-induced nightmares may include illness, crawling bugs, or even someone breaking into my house — all of which cause me to wake up in the middle of the night, heart racing, and anxiety spiraling out

Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. When it comes to PJ shopping, I’ve become something of a snob. I figure that getting a good night’s rest is hard enough as is, so the last thing I want is to feel distracted

This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR’s Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help. You should always consult your doctor regarding matters pertaining to your health and before starting any course of medical treatment. Anxiety

Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Gap is one of our go-to stores for scoring high-quality (and stylish!) workout gear. The brand’s pieces aren’t just top-notch, but just like Gap’s sister brand, Old Navy, you can almost always score some really

Getty Images | Petar Tutundziev / 500pxGetty Images | Petar Tutundziev / 500px One of the beautiful things about TikTok is that within the hundreds of millions of active users, you can find little communities that seem to speak directly to you. The mental health community in particular has been using the platform to share

Just 10 minutes is all Class Fitsugar trainer Nikki Nie asks of you for this legs and booty burning workout. Presented by Allegra, this low-impact session will take you through a quick circuit of lunges and squat variations that will fire up your lower body. That’s right, just because you’re doing a low-impact workout doesn’t

Building a bigger butt has definitely become a trend, and as a trainer, I’m not entirely opposed to it. That’s because consistently doing exercises focusing on the glute muscles will strengthen and activate those muscles, which overall is a great thing. When your glute muscles are firing properly (which is what it means to have

Megan Thee Stallion has three Grammys, writes songs that top the charts on the regular, sells out arenas, and just generally has a lot going for her. As for me, sometimes just getting out of bed is enough of an accomplishment. Ever since the passing of my uncle, who had been my father figure throughout

If you’re looking to get into breathwork, this one’s for you. Guided by breathwork specialist Kristina Joy, this 5-minute practice will guide you through a breathing technique called “box breath,” or “16 seconds to calm.” Once you master this quick and calming trick, it can help reduce stress any time and anywhere. Joy will start

For the past few months, I’ve been feeling a little . . . blah. As we emerge from the dark depths of winter, I’m ready to leave my bed rotting era behind and become a brand-new person — specifically, a brand-new person when it comes to my health. While I know the main things I

Start in a plank position, with palms spread out evenly and your shoulders over your wrists and legs out behind you. Pull your belly button in, and keep your back straight. As you lower and exhale, bend your elbows outward to the sides. Hold at the bottom before you raise back up to complete one

This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR’s Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help. You should always consult your doctor regarding matters pertaining to your health and before starting any course of medical treatment. You

I was in the middle of a dramatic breakup when Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well (10 Minute Version)” came out, and I’ll never forget scream-singing about the patriarchy in the back of a car with my best friends. I still look back on the memory of that ride as a breakthrough moment in my healing

As an American woman living in the year 2024, I’m constantly hearing about Ozempic. For the past year, it seems like every week, someone I know says they’ve started the diabetes medication-turned-weight loss super drug — and when I’m not, I’m bombarded with the conversation on social media. Not to mention the ads — I

The WNBA draft may be over, but the conversations about it are still swirling. Amid the discussions about the prospects of this year’s rookie class and the draftees’ stunning orange carpet looks, one more upsetting narrative is getting attention again — and it involves salary. First-round pick standout Caitlin Clark is expected to make $338,056

Excitement for the 2024 WNBA season is at an all time high, following April 15’s WNBA draft, where collegiate players including Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Cameron Brink were offered their bids. Coming off a record-breaking NCAA women’s tournament, fans are eager to see the rookies play; so much so, that WNBA ticket sales are

Dealing with a bout of constipation is never fun, but thankfully, there are solutions to this problem that can be easily found in your kitchen. There are plenty of constipation-relieving ingredients you can incorporate into your diet in the form of a meal or snack you already know and love — that’s right, we’re talking

Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. As a person with a chronic illness, my nightstand is neatly lined with bottles of medication, medical tape, and topical pain relief. Notably missing is a fluorescent green pickle-flavored multivitamin. “I feel like you have