A new survey of over 1,000 people conducted by online therapy service Basis identified the most common causes of stress within a relationship. Here are the top three ways our love lives can stress out—and what to do about them: Here’s what to do about it: Here’s what to do about it: Talk to your partner about the way you’re feeling. Tell them you’re not feeling sustained and valued enough in your relationship and see how they respond....
Leg Position Basics Family Tree #1: Tadasana or Mountain Pose In tadasana, both hips are internally rotated. When you have achieved the “perfect” tadasana, your inner thighs will feel as if they are energetically rotating back behind you, and your shins will feel as if they are energetically hugging in to the midline of the body. Since the legs are symmetrical in tadasana, this family tree classification is “symmetrical internal.” Other poses with this position include: Family Tree #2: Virabhadrasana I or Warrior I In virabhadrasana I, both hips are internally rotated....
Although we often think of attraction in the physical sense, there’s far more to the realm of attraction than meets the eye. In fact, the most common types of attraction that humans experience can be broken down into five general categories: sexual, romantic, physical, emotional, and aesthetic. So, let’s talk about each of the five types of attraction and how they can function in our interpersonal relationships of all kinds: When sexual attraction arises in the context of a friendship, the draw toward sexuality can complicate the underlying friendship unless the sexual attraction is mutually shared and openly discussed....
Ahead, therapists break down all five types of intimacy and why we need to foster them all to create a more holistic connection and closeness with your partner. “The best way to describe intimacy is to think of it as a connection,” certified sex therapist Kristie Overstreet, Ph.D., LPCC, LMHC, CST, writes at mbg. “If you want to be intimate in some way, you want to connect.” While people associate intimacy in a relationship with sex, that’s truly just one type of intimacy: the physical kind....
Orthopedic shoes provide intentional arch support, targeted cushioning, and room for custom orthotics. Each person has different needs when it comes to footwear, so we rounded up a few of the best orthopedic shoes to help you get a little more support in your soles. Still, even if those conditions don’t apply to you, you may want to consider a pair of shoes that is designed to offer support and alleviate pain....
In a side-by-side comparison, while no array of plants will offer as many essential amino acids as animal protein, vegan protein powders still represent a complementary and robust strategy to infuse a diverse lineup of essential and nonessential amino acids (the building blocks of protein!) into your nutrition regimen and body. This guide will explore the ins and outs of what makes a well-formulated vegan protein powder and share the eight best options of the year....
To learn what kind of mattress works best in bunk beds specifically, we spoke with experts and scoured the market, researching every viable option. Below, find the seven best mattresses for bunk beds that will satisfy any budget, comfort, and material preference. But first, what we learned about how to choose the best bunk bed mattress. Sleep coach and nutritionist Annika Carroll says your first line of business should be giving thought to the mattress size....
