If you’ve started to notice signs that you’re checked out of your relationship, whether you’re feeling bored by your partner or just yearning for the intense connection you felt a few months ago, there are a ton of things you can do to get the relationship back on track: There are many ways to describe the practice of cataloging one’s thoughts to improve a relationship. To love yourself is to know yourself, which means you’ve got to study....

She notes that gaslighting can be small or it can be extensive; however, “whether small or large, there can be a snowball effect where it impacts your sense of judgment, daily life decisions, and negotiations.” And even when it’s unintentional, it’s still damaging. As therapist Aki Rosenberg, LMFT, previously told mbg, “Gaslighting at its core is always about self-preservation and the maintenance of power/control—namely, the power/control to construct a narrative that keeps the gaslighter in the ‘right’ and their partner in the ‘wrong....

Here are my favorite potentially hormone-balancing teas and beverages: Lemons are high in vitamin C, which has been shown to benefit the skin and improve immunity. Adding this powerful citrus fruit to warm water is also a tasty way to stay hydrated—an important component of overall health—and keeping your digestion in motion. Instructions: I recommend women start their day with a big glass of warm water and a few squeezes of lemon first thing in the morning....

In some cases, they will require professional intervention (a dermatologist may recommend IPL laser, LED therapy, or a professional-grade chemical peel). But there are many treatments you can do at home that will fade their appearance—albeit more gradually but also in the comfort of your own home. Here, what to do instead: So you really need to find exfoliators to suit your skin type. Those with sensitive and dry skin will benefit from gentle options like mandelic or lactic acids (look for ones further buffered with soothing ingredients)....

Often, folks will say they’ve tried to meditate but cannot stop their mind, sit still or stop thinking. That’s why it’s important to learn from someone who’s done their work—a master. Without masterful instruction, we couldn’t expect to be proficient in anything. A few months of committing to the practice twice a day, things really started to settle in. And now after over a year of regular daily practice, I’ve softened my stance on many aspects of my thinking....

Historically, women’s “lust” has been viewed as shameful, dangerous, and sinful. Men’s desire, on the other hand, has typically been valued and encouraged. For centuries, these gender-distinct expectations regarding sexual desire have shaped how women’s issues are represented in legislation, politics, education, business, culture, medicine, and other spheres of interest and influence. They’ve also created long-standing psychological blocks that have continued into the 21st century. Recognizing these blocks can lead to greater erotic agency—and more sexual desire....

The way we learn to walk is through imitation and motor development. We learn from our parents, grandparents and siblings, who quite possibly had injuries and accidents that have impacted their movement patterns, so we are learning from an imperfect source. Here are three easy ways to improve your walk, starting today. Hyperextension is when a joint has been taken past its normal range of motion. In the case of walking, we hyperextend the knees when our stride is too long and the area behind the knee locks backward with each step we take....