But sometimes, a person may instead feel the opposite. Immediately following sex, they’re hit with a wave of negative emotions: They feel suddenly sad, irritable, or isolated, and they may even start inexplicably crying. The phenomenon is known as postcoital dysphoria, and it’s actually way more common than you’d think. Importantly, PCD refers to when there is no discernible reason for the person to feel negatively about the sexual experience that just happened—it was consensual, pleasurable, and perhaps even induced some orgasms, and yet the person still feels upset afterward without a clear understanding as to why they’re feeling that way....

In both philosophies, it represents the final stage of a spiritual path where one may become enlightened. But what does that really mean, and how do you actually achieve it? Here’s an overview. As assistant professor of Hindu studies at the University of Denver Dheepa Sundaram, Ph.D., explains to mbg, “Patanjali’s system was really also about bringing together a synchronized vision of yoga that would be nonsectarian and not necessarily linked to one particular religious tradition....

Just as any other organ dysfunction would have implications for your overall health, the skin isn’t any different. And while we’ve commercialized products, devices, and treatments—skin care starts with barrier care. “This layer is made up of exfoliating skin cells that turn over every 28 days. This skin layer has channels that allow water to be absorbed and evaporated and has hydrating ingredients like ceramides, free fatty acid, and linoleic acid, to maintain a healthy skin barrier that protects us from external pollution, sun damage, and pathogens like bacteria, yeast, and viruses,” she adds....

“Texture is best assessed by the feel of the skin,” says board-certified dermatologist Loretta Ciraldo, M.D., FAAD. “If you close your eyes and run your fingers lightly over your skin and feel some resistance, this typically means you are losing your healthy, smooth skin texture.” She also notes that visually, you may even see flaking, peeling, or scaling. If you’re living with dry or acne-prone skin, chances are uneven texture is top of your list when it comes to skin qualms....

As a professional intuitive who has read for thousands of clients all over the world and written many books on the sixth sense, synchronicity is—in my opinion—the best method of getting a second opinion from the universe on your own intuition. The event is meaningful because what happens in the external world is mirroring something happening in your internal world. An example would be cleaning out a closet and finding pictures of an old friend from college whom you haven’t connected with in 10 years—and days later, getting an email from that same old friend....

To learn more about what to look for in a meditation pillow, we enlisted the help of meditation expert, yoga teacher, and reiki master Susy Markoe Schieffelin. Below, find our picks for the best meditation pillows of 2023, along with expert advice on how to use them, who can benefit from them, and what to look for when shopping for your own. Meditation pillows generally fall into one of two categories: Since your meditation practice is meant to be a nurturing, supportive experience, your pillow should enhance that by keeping your body in alignment....

Want more info on these spectacular little compounds? See our full guide to antioxidants and the top skin care antioxidants. Now, antioxidants are formulated into many kinds of products—from body products and hand creams to face washes and masks. But if you’re looking for the most effective way to deliver them to your facial skin, a serum is your best bet. Serums are highly concentrated formulas that are meant to be applied directly onto clean skin to supply your cells with actives....