“An abrosexual person may be drawn toward androgynous partners and desire to have frequent sexual interactions for a year or two and then find themselves romantically attracted to hypermasculine partners but not have much interest in sex for the next six months,” she tells mbg. “These fluctuations may occur over various periods of time for different people but indicate a pattern of significant fluctuation in sexual orientation.” That said, it’s important to note that those who identify as abrosexual aren’t “just confused” or struggling to make up their minds....

Learning to love your body when you really don’t is no easy task, and it’s not as simple as the body positivity movement can sometimes make it seem. Going from “I hate my body” to something more positive will take time and conscious effort. Here are a few small, concrete ways to start: The first step to changing how you feel about your body is committing to the change. You need to acknowledge that you have a negative relationship with your body and that you want to have a positive, healthy one....

Following these tips from registered dietitians will help you stock your kitchen smartly and may even relieve some supermarket-induced stress. Follow your green with red or orange veggies like bell peppers or carrots. Then Moon recommends thinking about what’s in season and what will last the longest. “When picking out items, look for produce that does not have any visible spoilage,” registered dietitian Maya Feller, M.S., R.D., CDN, tells mindbodygreen. Also keep in mind, some produce has a longer shelf life than others....

A healthy gut deserves the hype, too. A diverse gut microbiome, which is a key indicator of a healthy gastrointestinal tract, protects against unwelcome invaders, helps to optimize the extraction of nutrients and energy, and contributes to healthy immune function3. Yes, it means better digestion but also better mood and cognition and much more. And it’s a two-way street. Not only does vitamin D influence the gut, but the gut also influences vitamin D—particularly, how well it’s absorbed....

Location, time of day, age, and skin tone all affect the body’s ability to produce the vitamin in the skin (not to mention the fact that many of us slather on sunscreen to protect us from sun damage and signs of aging). What that leaves us with is an epidemic of vitamin D deficiency. And given the numerous functions of D in the body, this is for sure not a good thing....

Ultimately, however, it is one of the most common skin types. In fact, some 60-70% of women identify as having sensitive skin1 according to recent surveys. Here, dermatologists break down the telltale signs of sensitive skin plus share some of the best natural remedies to soothe and protect. In fact, the complexities of sensitive skin are so profound that there’s really no scientific consensus2 on its true definition. The one throughline that ties it all together—and that all derms can agree on—is that those with sensitive skin have a compromised skin barrier....

For what it’s worth: Minimal does not mean boring. (Far from it!) Below, makeup artists fill us in on how to nail the modern look. While you might conflate minimalist makeup with “no-makeup makeup,” the two are very much distinct. See, the latter is still pretty detailed—even though it’s hailed as an effortless glow, it takes time and skill to truly get right. “You really have to focus on getting all of these intricate details correct,” says celebrity makeup artist A....