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Editor’s Note: We at POPSUGAR recognize that people of many genders and identities have periods. For this particular story, most of the surveys and studies we refer to, as well as some of the sources whom we interviewed, generally referred to people with periods as women and girls. If you’ve gotten a period, think back

In the opening segment of the second presidential debate, President Donald Trump was pressed on his administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As he often does, Trump attempted to downplay the toll the virus has taken on the US, claiming that the nation’s excess mortality rate is “way down and much lower than almost any

For years I’ve heard trainers and instructors tell me it’s not enough to run or cycle without lifting weights. Now, as someone who would pick a session of cardio over walking into a gym and reaching for dumbbells any day, this wasn’t exactly what I wanted to hear. I always assumed the reasoning behind this

Ever since I woke up bleeding the day before my 12th birthday, I’ve had a love-hate relationship with my period. Yay, I’m a woman! Boo, I have to deal with intense pain, mood swings, and more for the next several decades. Lately, it’s gotten worse. Nausea, digestive problems, painful cramps days before any blood would

Thanksgiving typically isn’t a time to diet; you should enjoy turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie without guilt. However, if you are cutting calories, watching your carb intake, or going full-on keto, you might need to adjust your Thanksgiving plate, particularly when it comes to stuffing. The traditional Thanksgiving side dish is typically made with

Spending hours on the couch, whether that’s while typing away on your laptop or zoning out to your third hour of Netflix, can come with some pretty uncomfortable physical side effects for your lower back and hips. According to celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins, muscular tightness from sitting down too long (or even repetitive exercise) can

While it’s true that we love a good HIIT workout or strength session all year long, there’s something about October that makes us want Halloween-themed everything, and that includes our fitness routines. Sometimes that means blasting our favorite Halloween cardio playlist, other times we’ll swap our dumbbells for a precarved pumpkin. Hey, don’t knock it

We’re never one to turn down a Halloween-themed workout, especially one that involves pumpkins in some way, shape, or form. But even we’ve never heard of this next fitness challenge before: pumpkin pull-ups. We know, we know — pull-ups are hard enough as it is without throwing a giant gourd into the mix. But if

Perhaps it’s because I’m secretly looking for an excuse to decline plans or hit snooze a time or two, but as a casual athlete who devotes her free time to training for marathons and signing up for a handful of workout classes, I’ve always assumed that my body needs a tad more rest than others.

Whenever I feel like treating myself to some shopping, my mind typically goes to feel-good clothing that I’ll get a ton of wear out of. And since I’m in cozy loungewear and workout clothes on repeat these days (these months, tbh), that’s exactly where today’s shopping spree is going to take me (us, if you’re

Cold and flu season is upon us, and while you can load up on fistfuls of pills and supplements, sipping on a nutrient-rich smoothie is a much tastier way of nourishing your immune system. Whether you start your morning with a green smoothie or snack on a tropical treat later in the day, smoothies can

Each therapy session, I secretly hope my therapist will share some new insight that will totally change my mindset and cure my anxiety, because after struggling with it for years, I’m exhausted. In reality, I know therapy is a process, and there’s no magical cure for anxiety — but there is one thing my therapist

EMOM workouts are known for being fast-paced and intense workouts that can be completed in a short amount of time, standing for “every minute on the minute.” When combined with a lower body workout consisting of squats, lunges, and even box jumps, you’re left with a workout that’s dynamic, fun, and challenging in the best

Having trouble picking your workouts for the week? We’re happy to help. We have three new Instagram Live workouts streaming this week on @popsugarfitness, hitting the tried-and-true categories we always love: HIIT, core, and cardio. Check out the schedule below, add it to your Google Calendar to stay on top of things, and catch up

If you’re interested in finding an intense arm workout to help you get more defined biceps and triceps, as well as increase strength, an EMOM upper body routine is a great option. EMOM stands for “every minute on the minute,” and challenges you to complete an exercise for a certain number of reps in less

With the Instant Pot in our lives, gone are the days when we were required to stand at the stove and oven for hours on end. Instead, we simply throw everything into the appliance and wait for our meals to be finished in record time. What did we ever do deserve such a glorious invention?

@letmaxkno Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice #spooktember #pumpkin #tiktokrecipe #fyp #keto ♬ Once Upon a Dream – Invadable Harmony Fall-lovers have no doubt been living in heaven now that the season is finally upon us — and for good reason. The weather is cooling down, which means the leaves are turning autumnal colors, and pumpkin-spice-flavored

Halloween can be a little sad if you’re vegan or gluten-free, since you can’t enjoy a lot of the candy everyone else is. If you’re missing Snickers bars and craving that chewy, peanuty, chocolaty goodness, make your own with this six-ingredient recipe from Samah Dada, a recipe developer and creator of the Dada Eats blog

The buzz around apple cider vinegar (ACV for short) champions it as a natural defense against indigestion and reflux and rising cholesterol and sugar levels — but what’s less talked about is how ACV can potentially harm your teeth. Even when diluted with water, I can barely get apple cider vinegar down. Too often it’s

If you often feel achy during your period — and not just because of those pesky cramps — you’re not alone. Joint paint is actually a natural response to hormonal changes that occur at that point in your cycle. Specifically, you can blame a decrease in estrogen levels — which are at their lowest during

Despite following COVID-19 protocols, indoor cycling classes at a Spinco fitness studio have triggered a coronavirus outbreak of at least 72 people in Ontario, Canada, public health officials say. As many as 100 staff, clients, and family members may have been exposed, CNN reported. The Spinco studio had just reopened in Hamilton, Ontario, in July,

Home fitness has been one of 2020’s many challenges in the wake of gym closures and quarantining within the house. Luckily, resources have been plentiful about what home equipment is necessary for a good workout, and also, how to do a home workout with no equipment at all. Yet, if you’re someone who loves one

When you go to get vaccinated, odds are you’re enduring the quick sting of the needle in order to protect yourself from something much worse. Once you’re done, that vaccine-preventable disease is just one less thing you have to worry about — or at least that’s true in most cases. When it comes to human

Ballet is gorgeous enough when it’s performed on stage, but when dancers take their moves to the gorgeous backdrop of New York City, prepare to be truly mesmerized. Case in point (or should we say “on pointe”): the Dance Theatre of Harlem’s breathtaking “Dancing Through Harlem” video, which features dancers leaping and pirouetting through the

If you can’t help but shake your hips and bob your head to the vibrant beat of Blackpink’s “Lovesick Girls,” then turn up the volume and follow along to this quick dance routine from Mylee Dance. The fitness YouTuber and choreographer combines fun and energetic moves that anyone can do. Come on, you know you’re

Image Source: Getty / Julio Aguilar The players of the WNBA were honored during the Women’s Sports Foundation‘s 41st annual Salute to Women in Sports, hosted by Laila Ali on Oct. 14, for their commitment to social justice this season. They were given the Wilma Rudolph Courage Award, named after the world-record-holding Olympian (note: Rudolph

Image Source: Nike I’ve been running since I was 7 years old, and I think it’s safe to say I know a lot about running and running gear; on most days, you can catch me in leggings, a sports bra, a pullover, and a pair of running shoes. In college I was obsessed with the

I’m a horrible sleeper. As a mom, it seems as though my to-do list wakes me up each and every night. On many nights, my thoughts also prevent me from falling asleep in the first place. I tried all of the sleep hacks — blackout shades, a white noise machine, a consistent sleep schedule, CBD

In the midst of Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings on Oct. 13, Senator Ted Cruz misdefined birth control in a misleading and problematic way. Namely, he referred to birth control as “anti-abortion drugs.” To catch you up, Cruz brought up birth control when discussing implied threats to religious freedom. He specifically referenced the

It’s finally time to hit the sheets — except now you’re suddenly in the mood to chug a few bottles of water. What gives? If you can’t stop refilling the glass on your bedside table, you’re not alone: it’s common to feel thirsty just before falling asleep. According to doctors, there are a few reasons