Melissa Matthews
SELF Magazine
New York, NY, United States
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Dollar Store Pregnancy Tests Are Reliable, Cheap, and Worth Stocking Up on Right Now
The FDA regulates home pregnancy tests in the U.S., including dollar store kits. Learn how pregnancy tests work, as well as tips for getting more accurate results. → Read More
I Was Diagnosed With Monkeypox and the Symptoms Are Pretty Brutal
Matt Ford didn't think twice about monkeypox until he was exposed to the virus. Now, Ford is warning others about how serious monkeypox symptoms can be. → Read More
Watching K-Dramas Improved My Mental Health By Connecting Me to My Culture
Jeanie Chang of Noona’s Noonchi explains isolated she felt growing up as a Korean American. Learn how watching Korean dramas helps her process her emotions. → Read More
I Almost Skipped the Mammogram That Found My Breast Cancer Tumor
Black women are at a greater risk of having invasive breast cancer, but many miss their yearly mammograms. Hear one woman's early-stage breast cancer story. → Read More
What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Talk About in Therapy
Sitting there in silence? It happens. Here's what to do when you don't know what to talk about in your therapy sessions. → Read More
22 Things to Bring on a Road Trip That Will Make Your Time So Much Better
We asked frequent travelers about their favorite things to bring on road trips. Here are the 22 things that they say will make your car trip so much better. → Read More
5 Things That Can Help When You Feel Irritable and Depressed
Being irritable and depressed can be incredibly challenging. Here are five things recommended by mental health experts to help with depression and mood swings. → Read More
7 Ways to Maintain Relationships When You’re Depressed
Managing depression and relationships with friends and family can be difficult. Discover how you can reach out for help with depression management. → Read More
5 Tips to Help People With Bipolar Disorder Adjust to Life Right Now
Some people are going back to work and socializing, and that can be really stressful for people living with bipolar disorder. Here are five transition tips. → Read More
24 Sexy Movies on Hulu You Should Stream ASAP
There are so many sexy movies on Hulu that fit a variety of moods and interests. Here are 20 that we think you'll enjoy. → Read More
How Often Should You Change Your Washcloth When Showering?
You might wonder, How often should I change your washcloth to avoid germs? Here's what experts say. → Read More
How Author Grace Young Is Trying to Save Local Chinese Restaurants
Many Chinese restaurants are suffering during the pandemic. Here's how cookbook author Grace Young is trying to help save small businesses. → Read More
Grocery Diaries: How an Avid Baker Who Loves Chocolate Manages Her Prediabetes
Here's how an avid baker who loves chocolate has changed her eating habits to help manage her prediabetes. → Read More
Grocery Diaries: A Registered Dietitian Who Makes Jamaican Meals
In SELF magazine's new Grocery Diaries series, we feature grocery lists from different people to show how varied healthy eating can be. → Read More
Grocery Diaries: A Personal Trainer Who Doesn't Meal Prep
In SELF magazine's new Grocery Diaries series, we feature grocery lists from different people to show how varied healthy eating can be. → Read More
How to Manage Bipolar and Anxiety During the Pandemic
People with bipolar and anxiety may have an especially hard time right now. Here are 10 ways to manage pandemic anxiety. → Read More
Grocery Diaries: An Adventurous Cook Who Loves Recreating Her Mom’s Chinese Recipes
In SELF magazine's new Grocery Diaries series, we feature grocery lists from different people to show how varied healthy eating can be. → Read More
Grocery Diaries: An Avid Meal Prepper With Endometriosis and a Mushroom Allergy
In SELF magazine's new Grocery Diaries series, we feature grocery lists from different people to show how varied healthy eating can be. → Read More
Grocery Diaries: A Mom Who’s Into the Mediterranean Diet—With Some Flexibility
In SELF magazine's new Grocery Diaries series, we feature grocery lists from different people to show how varied healthy eating can be. → Read More
Grocery Diaries: A Busy Law Student Who Uses Cooking to Connect With Her Vietnamese Culture
In SELF magazine's new Grocery Diaries series, we feature grocery lists from different people to show how varied healthy eating can be. → Read More