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‘The Art of Crying’ Is Our May SELF Well-Read Book Club Pick

This illustrated ode to tears will have you reaching for the tissues…and feeling great about it.
Bottom line

Do Lululemon’s Leggings Seem…Smaller to You?

Some of the brand’s longtime fans believe the company has changed its sizing to appeal to tween shoppers.

A Walnut Recall Has Been Linked to a Multistate E. Coli Outbreak

Here’s how to tell if your nuts might be affected.
Read 'em and weep

The Case for Letting Yourself Have a Good Cry

Artist and author Pepita Sandwich wants everyone to get a little more comfortable shedding tears.
Beauty

The Empty Promises of ‘Medical-Grade’ Skin Care

Don’t let sciencey-sounding buzzwords convince you to splurge.
Life

3 Things to Do If You’re Feeling Pressured to ‘Get in Shape’ for Summer

Don’t let “swimsuit season” BS ruin your confidence—or your fun.

How to Take Care of Yourself During a Migraine Hangover

A few small steps can make you feel way better—and help prevent future attacks.
Life

Eva Mendes Says Doing Dishes Is One of Her Favorite Forms of Self-Care

She throws on a podcast or Doja Cat first because she’s just like us, for real.

We Asked a Psychologist Why So Many Average Men Think They Can Beat a Top Female Athlete in Her Sport

Because far too many of them actually think they can score a point off Serena Williams.
Love

How to Get Really, Really Good at Kissing

Tips about form, technique, and all things tongue.

5 Possible Signs of ADHD in Adults

The disorder can go undiagnosed in childhood—and show up in subtle ways as you get older.

Black People Deserve Better HS Treatment. Meet the Dermatologists Advocating for Change

Here’s how they’re spreading awareness of the condition, plus their best advice for getting quality care.

I Was Told I Had an STI. It Was Actually Cervical Cancer

“How did my symptoms keep getting overlooked? I was so angry.”