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Unfortunately, 46% of U.S. adults1 aren’t getting enough vitamin C daily from their diet alone. In other words, there’s a 50/50 chance you’re missing out on the whole-body benefits that vitamin C has to offer. Still skeptical? Keep reading for seven vitamin C perks we’re willing to bet you’re not aware of: As a potent antioxidant, vitamin C can also protect your joints from reactive oxygen species (ROS): “The primary function of vitamin C is to destroy free radicals in the body....

Here, licensed psychotherapists Carrie Mead, LCPC, and Kimberly Perlin, LCSW-C, explain the telltale signs of narcissistic abuse, how narcissistic abuse syndrome is diagnosed, and offer tips to heal from a toxic relationship with a narcissist. “It is a form of relating with another where one demeans and controls the other,” Perlin explains. She says whether the control is explicit, (e.g., I don’t want you going over to your mother’s house) or more subtle (e....

If you’re unsure because you’ve never tried non-latex condom options, you’re in the right place! With the help of expert guidance, we’re breaking down what you need to know about these contraceptives, including the right lube to use and which condom is best, based on efficacy. Here are some common materials used to create non-latex condoms: To know if you’re allergic or sensitive to latex condoms, Doctor of Public Health ​​Linsey Grove, DrPH, MPH, CPH, suggests getting a skin test from a dermatologist or allergist to find out....

If you’re someone who has lower desire than your partner and want to have more regular sex, sex and relationship coach Pam Costa, M.A., recommends taking a different approach to sex entirely. When you’re spending dedicated couple’s time together, take genital stuff off the table. Or perhaps you two might come up with specific parameters, such as, “We can do anything but X act.” The idea behind this approach is making intimacy more accessible by getting rid of expectations for a specific set of sexual acts....

But exfoliation, as we know, requires appropriate care and a delicate balance. So when and how should you exfoliate during your shave routine? Ahead, find everything you need to know for an easy, smooth glide. Razor bumps and ingrowns happen when that free edge of hair becomes trapped within the skin, so it curls downward and grows back into the skin instead—resulting in sore, inflamed, pimple-like spots. Those with coarser hair are more likely to get ingrowns, but “it is also more likely to happen if there is skin covering where the hair is growing,” says board-certified dermatologist Hadley King, M....

If you’re interested in making a foray into skin care (or updating your current lineup) but don’t know where to start, well, consider this your entry point. Below, find what men should look for in a routine, with morning and evening regimens to follow. Perhaps this goes without saying, but it’s important that men with facial hair care for their entire face, not just the regions of exposed skin. Just because your skin may be covered by facial hair doesn’t mean it’s safe from irritants or environmental aggressors....

On that latter point, we’re here to walk through face creams and moisturizers. It’s a category with lots of variety depending on your personal preferences and skin type needs. Some folks love dense, rich textures—while others prefer light-as-air and fast-absorbing formulas. Some people may have oily- or acne-prone skin, so they need appropriate actives to combat inflammation or oil production. And others deal with irritation and want gentle ingredients to soothe reactive skin....