Oral fixation is the desire to experience pleasure and sensation through your mouth, tongue, and lips—these are some of the most erogenous zones of the body. This can apply to eating, drinking, smoking, kissing, anything really. These can all be ways to experience the same serotonin surges associated with sex and orgasm (e.g., food-gasm). Smoking is also a way to calm nerves, and you get a buzz from the nicotine....

Hair rinses tend to fall into that category. There are several types of hair rinses out there—some branded as clarifying products, others hydrating ones. In the case of rice water rinse, hair growth and strength are the top benefits reported. For what it’s worth, we did an explainer on the benefits of hair rinses here, if you want more information. But if you just want a thorough tutorial—complete with tips, tricks, and add-ons, you’ve come to the right place....

But trust is one of those things that we can’t just skip over. It’s a crucial ingredient in our relationships; some call it the foundation. Without it, it’s really difficult to settle in and just love. Here, the eight truths of trust. Basically: We’re all in the same boat. I say this because it’s comforting to realize that we’re not alone. (We’re in this together, people!) We’ve all been hurt, and we’re all trying to avoid that happening again....

All of these micro-trends have one thing in common: Rather than playing up a natural flush, beauty fans are using blush to make a statement. It’s a welcome addition to the holiday glam circuit, especially for those who rely on a classic red lip year after year. And because of the product’s buildable nature, there’s plenty of room to experiment: “Unlike something more precision-based like graphic eyeliner, taking a fluffy brush and swirling blush over your nose or temples is freeing,” says Donni Davy, head Euphoria makeup artist and co-founder of Half Magic....

As my husband put it, I was being “completely ridiculous” and needed to get a grip on my admittedly first-world problem. And so, despite my love of fashion and my wardrobe, I knew something needed to change. When I took the time to really think about how every single item I owned made me feel, I realized that an overflowing wardrobe brought me nothing but stress. Sure, I liked shopping and instant gratification of a purchase, but after that initial buzz wore off, what was I left with?...

At first glance, skin purging is going to look like a full-fledged breakout—or even more likely, worse than a full-fledged breakout. However, the trigger isn’t going to be your typical ones, be it hormone fluctuations, diet, or sleeping in makeup. In fact, purging breakouts are actually a side effect of your skin clearing up. “Skin purging is a process where blockages within your pores are brought to the surface all at once,” says board-certified dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, M....

But in a 1980 paper published in the Journal of the National Medical Association, the late psychiatrist Carl C. Bell, M.D., CCHP, pondered, “What characteristics cause an individual to accommodate to racist views which are in direct opposition to the value of a democratic free society?” The concept of the “narcissistic racist” was recently brought to light again in a widely shared Instagram post by Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah, a user experience designer focused on racial justice education and decolonizing wellness....

So if dryness (read: flaking, tightness, dullness) is an occasional occurrence, you might be experiencing skin dehydration, though it can be pretty confusing to determine which one is which—here’s one way to tell. Now, let’s say your pinch reveals fine lines (aka, dehydration). What can you do besides drink enough water? Here are a few rapid-fire tips: To tend to your collagen production, you may consider adding a hydrolyzed collagen supplement to your routine—here’s a curated list of A+ options, straight from a nutrition Ph....

While running may come to mind as the best cardio workout, jumping rope also has its benefits—but which one is better? Here’s what personal trainers have to say about it. “Running will build cardiovascular endurance, as well, but you need either a treadmill or space outside,” NASM-certified personal trainer Jaclyn Sklaver, M.S., CNS, CDN, LDN, tells mbg. With proper form, running can also build lower-body muscle. Studies have also linked running with longevity1, stating that “runners have a 25% to 40% reduced risk of premature mortality and live approximately three years longer than non-runners....

Here, I’ll provide a guide for you by each step of the routine and a range of products for each step. That said, many people start off with the 10 steps and then adjust by either paring down (or yes, sometimes increasing!) the steps based on how your skin reacts to them. The natural beauty world also has several green oil cleansing options including Kahina Giving Beauty’s new facial oil cleanser, Biossance’s Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil, and Monestary’s Rose Cleansing Oil....

Those stones eventually became associated with the 12 different zodiac signs, and then, the 12 months of the year. Finally, in the early 1900s, the National Association of Jewelers made the 12 birthstones official. Today, they’re often gifted on birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, and more. “Aquamarine is the blue variety of the mineral beryl,” she says, adding, “It encourages you to follow your curiosity and can help you break out of mindless routines, stale habits, and fear-based thinking....

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Here’s what the midheaven is all about, how to calculate where yours falls, and what it means for your career and life path. As the AstroTwins explain, this portion of the chart is all about your “career, worldly ambitions, public image, and status.” It’s the most public part of your personality out in the greater world, and it can lend some insight into what career path you might want to pursue, what you’ll be known for, or where you could succeed professionally....

But in reality, it’s simply one of many ways to approach relationships—and individuals can make the active, conscious choice to be monogamous or to choose a different path. Today, monogamy is the most mainstream approach to relationships across many societies, though it’s by no means universal. Various cultures across the world practice polygamy (marriage between more than two people), and historically the majority of preindustrial societies engaged in polygamy of some sort, typically in the form of polygyny (two or more women sharing a husband)....

I hoped NordicTrack, the maker of the treadmill I’ve been eyeing the longest, would have substantial markdowns—but even I didn’t expect the sales to be this good. The brand is offering up to $500 off treadmills, with more markdowns on additional gym equipment like exercise bikes, ellipticals, rowing machines, and more. The best part? The model on the top of my wishlist has the biggest savings. With features and streamable workouts to boot, this Elite Treadmill is a long stride from the indoor running equipment I used in gyms and sports clubs when I was training for my first race 10+ years ago....

And as for the skin: There are plenty of reasons to add this to your routine—just be mindful of how you use it, as it may not be the right oil for everyone (everyone reacts differently to ingredients!). You can even test your oil to make sure it’s premium enough to use, as many commercial options blend the oil with additional, lower-quality oils—learn more here. One of the reasons olive oil is so skin-loving is because of the omega content....

You can find out the current color of your own aura by getting an aura reading, having an aura portrait taken, or trying a quick aura color quiz. Today, we’re diving deep into the orange aura color and what it says about love, career, and more. If you’re seeing orange in your aura, she adds that’s a good indication your sacral chakra is unblocked and in flow. “They go head first,” Michaela adds, noting they’re “all-in” types, making orange a hard color to hold....

Although these plants tend to be choosy about conditions, they can be grown indoors as long as they get plenty of sunlight, heat, and quality soil. You can either buy a pineapple plant or propagate your own using the top of a store-bought pineapple. Choosing a soil that has plenty of organic matter is also important. “The organic matter provides nutrients for the plant, and good drainage prevents the roots from rotting,” explains Lindsey Hyland, gardening expert and founder of Urban Organic Yield....

Here, we’ll learn about some of the basic Pisces personality traits in life and love. Watery Pisces is also a mutable sign, aka it occurs when the seasons are changing. In the northern hemisphere, the season of Pisces happens when winter is turning to spring and everything is melting, making way for new life. This mutability means that Pisces is adaptable. Think of the ever-changing waves and waters of the ocean—deep, sublime, and filled with wild creatures....