Jenna Birch
SELF Magazine
Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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Cystic Acne Treatment: What's Up With Those Large, Painful Pimples That Won’t Go Away?
Cystic and nodular acne can be painful and deep—and it's especially likely to cause scarring. Here are the treatment methods that actually work. → Read More
The Surprising Pelvic Perks of Peeing in the Shower
Should you cut back on Kegels? A recent Goop article said popping a squat under running water could tone up your lady parts → Read More
How to Make Sports Safer for Kids, According to Pediatric Specialists
Advice from pediatric sports medicine specialists for parents of kids who play sports, to protect them from head injuries, other physical injuries, and other sports pressures. → Read More
The Best Foods for Cramps, Fatigue, Bloating, and More Period Symptoms
Nix insomnia, anxiety, cramps, constipation, and more women's health woes with these everyday foods you never knew had magical powers. → Read More
Did ‘You’ve Got Mail’ Skew My Idea of Love?
The classic rom-com "You've Got Mail" was a kind of formative moment in my romantic existence—and maybe not for the best. → Read More
What Relationship Science Can Teach You About Love
These tips based on relationship science can help you tackle modern-day love and dating. → Read More
What Singles Can Teach Marrieds About Improving Their Relationships
Here's what the dating crowd knows about love | the-love-gap → Read More
5 Lessons I Learned from Going On a Relationship Cleanse
When one writer gave up dating and relationships for a year, she learned more about herself than ever before. → Read More
11 Foods With More Potassium Than A Banana
Bananas aren't the only food high in this crucial nutrient. Add more of these foods high in potassium to your diet to avoid a deficiency. → Read More
11 Foods With More Potassium Than A Banana
Turns out it isn't the only food packed with this powerful nutrient. → Read More
Q&A: Can Apple Cider Vinegar Really Help You Lose Weight?
Stars like Megan Fox and Miranda Kerr reportedly swear by it—so should you give it a try? → Read More
Q&A: Can Apple Cider Vinegar Really Help You Lose Weight?
Stars like Megan Fox and Miranda Kerr reportedly swear by it—so should you give it a try? → Read More
We Supported Elon Musk When He Said He Needs Love to Be Happy. Would We Do the Same for a Woman?
When Elon Musk revealed his struggles with loneliness in a recent interview, readers empathized. It's a good step—now let's extend that same respect to women. → Read More
11 Life Hacks That Are Perfect for People Who Sweat Too Much
You don't always have to go with the flow. If you sweat too much, here are 11 life hacks to make life better. → Read More
Tips for Handling Your First Holiday Together as a Couple
Therapists offer tips on spending winter holidays with a partner for the first time. → Read More
Of Course You Can Be Body-Positive and Still Want to Change
Instagrammer and body-positive activist Amanda Roberts loves her figure, but that hasn't kept her from wanting to change it. → Read More
This Woman Is Extra Candid About How Pregnancy Affects Her Body Image
Instagrammer Fenella Scarlett McCall isn't holding back about how pregnancy's affecting her body image. → Read More
Here's How You Can Help People Affected by California's Wildfires
Fires are raging in northern California, leaving a trail of devastation in their wake. Here's how you can help those affected by the California wildfires. → Read More
This Instagram Post Is a Great Reminder That Perfection Doesn't Exist
Kenzie Brenna gets it right in a recent Instagram post: There's no such thing as perfection, so might as well try to accept yourself as you are. → Read More
This Woman's Photo Makes an Important Point About Postpartum Bodies
Elise Raquel shows it's actually normal to still look pregnant after you've given birth. → Read More