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Image Source: Getty / Westend61 Scotland’s Period Products Act came into effect this week, making menstrual-care products free and accessible to all those who need them. The move was celebrated as a tangible, nationwide policy to help fight period poverty. The news seemed excellent . . . and then word got out that local Scottish

While you might be familiar with talk therapy, otherwise known as cognitive behavioral therapy, there is another form of therapy that’s focused on healing from past wounds caused by trauma. Pete Davidson was actually just in the spotlight for his experience with trauma therapy, per People, bringing renewed attention to a lesser-understood method of healing.

Australian rugby player Ellia Green publicly announced his transition, becoming the first Olympian to come out as a trans man. On Aug. 16, in a video for the Bingham Cup’s International Summit on tackling transphobia and homophobia in sport, he opened up about his identity and shared his pronouns, he/him. Prior to Green’s retirement, which

Image Source: Getty / DBenitostock Scotland became the first country to make all period products — including pads and tampons — free for anyone who needs them. The Period Products Act was passed unanimously by the Scottish Parliament in 2020 and is now going into effect this week, according to a statement from the Scottish

Last month, the first case of polio was reported in the United States in nearly a decade. The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and the Rockland County Department of Health announced an unvaccinated New York state resident was hospitalized for paralytic polio— and that an official investigation was underway to determine how the

Alicia Mccarvell had avoided the beach for years. But now that the popular TikTok creator is on a journey of self-love and acceptance, she’s looking back at what she deprived herself of, which she says brought on a wave of grief. In a powerful Instagram post, Mccarvell shared a series of photos from a recent

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. We consider ourselves experts when it comes to great workout leggings, and Zella is undoubtedly one of our favorite

Serena Williams played the Canadian Open for the last time Wednesday night. The 40-year-old tennis star’s career has spanned decades, earning her 23 Grand Slam singles titles, four Olympic gold medals, and worldwide recognition as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. The athlete recently announced she was retiring from tennis in a

Get ready to sweat with Supernatural Coach Raneir Pollard, who will be leading this 30-minute advanced Tabata workout joined by class members Paris Nicole and Tarra Green. In this routine, you’ll start with a cardio Tabata, a type of HIIT workout in which you do 20 seconds of intense work followed by 10 seconds of

The CDC has overhauled its COVID safety recommendations, drastically cutting back on restrictions nearly two and a half years after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the official start of the pandemic. In the new guidelines released Thursday, the agency made changes to recommendations on social distancing, quarantining, and testing. Importantly, the CDC continues to

Image Source: Anna Przy Anna Przy is most recognizable for her TikTok videos that involve a bathrobe, her front yard, and no shoes. They feature a barefoot, bathrobe-wearing Przy peering up at the sky and politely but firmly requesting a break from whatever higher power might be listening. In one recent video, she says, “I

Tess Holliday and Ashley Graham have been celebrated as an inspiration for their work as both body activists and models. But this week, Holliday spoke out about being “inspo” for a different reason. After receiving a Google alert that Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBLs) were trending, Holliday discovered that fans were using her image and Graham’s

TW: This article contains mention of suicide. Please proceed thoughtfully. Today marks the eighth anniversary of Robin Williams’s death. The legendary comedian and actor committed suicide in 2014 at age 63. Williams suffered from depression and was misdiagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, which played a role in the “frustration” and discomfort Williams experienced in life, according

In Fariha Róisín’s new book, “Who Is Wellness For?,” the multidisciplinary artist examines all the ways in which “wellness” is appropriated while describing her own relationship to the health industry and how she found her road to healing. The below excerpt includes two sections from the chapter “Introduction to Radical Self-Care,” where Róisín describes learning

Image Source: Getty/Gotham/GC Images Kristin Cavallari is living proof that hard work pays off. The “Laguna Beach” star posted a new fitness record on her Instagram, deadlifting 185 pounds — for three reps, no less — without so much as breaking a sweat. “185lbs 💪🏻 new record for me,” she wrote in her caption, tagging

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. It’s not just those heading back to school who can look forward to fall shopping. For many of us,

Halloween is an undeniably festive season. From the ghastly costumes and the hauntingly sweet treats to the terrifying slasher movies and ghoulish home decor, this time of year is perfect for all things spooky and offbeat. Why not embrace the general eerie mood of October and break a sweat while in costume? Whether you’re just

While Angus Cloud brings a lot of his own self to his acting, he’s not exactly the same person as his lovable “Euphoria” character, Fez. But there are plenty of striking similarities, and both he and Fez have definitely been through a lot, as Cloud described in a recent interview with Variety. “I broke my

When Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court in June, paving the way for states to roll out harmful and punitive abortion bans, many wondered how far legislators and police would go to control people’s bodies. Would they, for example, use data from period-tracking apps to find and charge people who’ve had abortions?

Former child star Jennette McCurdy has been vocal about how early stardom — starting when she was only eight years old on shows like “Mad TV” and “Law and Order: SVU” — deeply impacted her upbringing. Growing up with a controlling mother determined to make her youngest child a star, McCurdy got her big break

Following the Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe v. Wade, birth control has become top of mind for millions of Americans. Since the ruling, there’s been a surge in demand for contraception, and according to a new survey conducted by Harris Poll, about 21 percent of U.S. women reported changing their primary form of birth control

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Leggings without pockets are my number one pet peeve. Without pockets, where exactly am I supposed to keep my

Last week, the internet took note of an ableist slur in a track on Beyoncé’s new album, “Renaissance,” and Twitter lit up with hot takes. The song “Heated,” co-written by Beyoncé, Drake, and others, included the words “spaz,” and “spazzin,” which are derived from “spastic.” Medically, “spastic” describes a condition in which nerves are damaged

If you want to work your arms, back, and chest at the gym, look no further than this six-exercise upper-body workout that’ll get you in, out, and feeling strong in no time. This upper-body gym workout is structured in supersets, which just means you’ll be alternating between two different exercises that work separate muscle groups.