Author: Richard C. Trotter

With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP Some people practice self care by taking baths, others practice it by cuddling up with a good book. For some, sweating it out in the infrared sauna at the local wellness center does the trick—or now, in their own homes. Thanks to innovations in at-home wellness-tech, infrared…

With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP In a sea of athleisure companies, one brand has managed to stand out and capture the hearts of, well, just about everyone—Lululemon. Known for its high-quality activewear that can be worn well beyond the gym, Lululemon has become synonymous with style, comfort, and performance. Whether your goal…

Confession time: I’ve never been that into Thanksgiving. The “traditional” menu is typically incredibly bland and one-note (so many shades of brown and beige on one plate). Preparing the turkey showstopper involves shoving your arm inside a wet bird carcass to remove a bag of innards, which is objectively disgusting. The expectation to have multiple side dishes—potatoes, stuffing/dressing, green beans, mac and cheese, etc.—served with the aforementioned bird requires hours of work, planning, and precision timing that feels like a Herculean task to pull off. Ultimately, I always felt that the food-centric holiday has always felt like an outsized amount…

One song you’ll never catch a narcissist singing at karaoke? “Anti-Hero” by Taylor Swift. The cheeky 2022 pop earworm, in which Swift admits that “I’m the problem, it’s me,” is the antithesis of everything narcissists believe about themselves. Because according to narcissists everywhere, no matter which type, they’re never the problem—everyone else is. This “always right” mentality is particularly strong with the “victim narcissist.” This subtype of narcissists—perhaps the most unexpected and sometimes hard to spot—always acts like they’re the victim, and refuses to take accountability for any of their actions. What’s behind their behavior? And perhaps even more worrisome,…

When you walk into a drugstore to restock medications, pain relief creams, or other everyday health and wellness essentials, most likely the social impact of the products on the shelves is not top of mind. That’s because unlike when you’re scrolling through Instagram ads that tout products made of sustainable materials or clothing brands that promise to give back to underserved communities, a trip to the drugstore is usually a quick, in-and-out endeavor. But, that doesn’t mean that behind the scenes drugstore staples aren’t making a difference, too. If you prefer purchasing from brands that do good no matter what…

With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP For as long as I can remember, all of the women in my family have been huge fans of Birkenstock sandals. My sister, my mom, my aunt, my grandma—they’ve all been head over heels for the cork-and-leather sandals for literal decades. Up until this summer, I never…

During pregnancy, your body goes through many changes. The most common and notable changes include nausea, fatigue, sore breasts, mood swings, and frequent urination. However, pregnancy’s effect on the skin is often overlooked. Research shows that up to 90% of pregnant women will experience skin changes, some mild and some more severe.  One of the most common skin complaints during pregnancy is dryness. You may notice your skin is more flaky than usual, or you may experience patches of dry skin that don’t improve with your daily routine. Dryness can impact your entire face and can also concentrate in specific areas like the lips.…

With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP While taking the subway into Manhattan, I glanced up from my phone to see roughly ten women on the train with me. Half had their hair down, and half had some variation of a chignon, a French roll, or a high bun affixed with a claw clip—not…

With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP The Beatles’ “We All Live in a Yellow Submarine” is blaring over the speakers as I nod my head bewilderingly at my twins, who are crying. There are a few songs that cheer them up in these moments, and this seems to be one of them. Because…

With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP Dual-stimulation sex toys haven’t always been my favorite. When I got my first rabbit vibrator in my early twenties, totally inspired by Sex and The City, I was not impressed. Honestly, I was confused about the hype surrounding any dual stimulator. “Dual-stimulating sex toys are designed to…