May 17, 2019 at 12:27PM by CWC If any week has ever made me feel like the world is on fire, it’s this one. After Georgia passed its “heartbeat bill” that will ban any abortion after six weeks—before most women know they’re pregnant—Alabama decided to up the ante by passing its own abortion ban. The law in Alabama, which will go into effect in six months, aims to restrict abortion at any point during a pregnancy, with the only exception granted in cases to save the mother’s life. Abortions will be illegal even in cases of rape or incest. As of Friday afternoon, the Missouri legislature passed its own bill to ban all abortions after eight weeks, which now heads to the governor’s desk. These bills didn’t crop up at the same time by coincidence. Given the conservative majority in the Supreme Court, and that a Republican sits in the Oval Office, anti-abortion rights activists see the time to strike as now, with such legislation intended to trigger lawsuits. The ultimate goal of conservative activists and politicians is to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion up to fetal viability (typically 20 to 24 weeks after conception) as established in 1973. “This is a deliberate attempt to bring a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade and to end the right to access safe, legal abortions in this country,” said Dr. Leana Wen, the president of Planned Parenthood Action Fund in a press call on Wednesday. It should be noted: Abortion
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These are the absolute best leggings that will never, ever show crotch sweat
May 17, 2019 at 12:23PM by CWC This morning, I walked into my Pilates class in a brand new workout outfit. Three separate people complimented me on my #lewk before I had even sat down on the Megaformer, and for the first 10 minutes of class, every time I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror, all I could think was, “Damn girl, you look good.” I was feeling myself, for real. But then, when it came time to do weighted squats, I looked down and realized there was a massive sweat stain between my legs. My thoughts of my own hotness were immediately replaced with was mortification (like, I genuinely considered bolting out of the class), followed quickly by annoyance: I loved these leggings so much, but I could literally never, ever wear them to a workout class again. I may be a strong, independent, confident woman (I’ve been listening to a lot of Lizzo lately), but I am not down with showing off my crotch sweat to an entire room of strangers. In order to avoid this situation from ever happening again, I reached out to a Gaiam senior designer, Nicole Andrick, to find out how you can tell if a pair of leggings will show sweat before you invest $85 in them… and then unknowingly wear them to a class in front of a whole bunch of people. “The fabric must have moisture wicking properties that will pull moisture away from body, keeping you cool during
Always Comparing? This Therapy May Free You From Anxiety & Toxic Thoughts
May 17, 2019 at 12:17PM Even Lo Bosworth’s a fan of acceptance and commitment therapy. Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Eckelkamp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
How My Wellness Routine Changed When I Moved From L.A. To Paris
May 16, 2019 at 11:00PM Here’s what Nikki worked used for getting in more rest, the practices that helped her, and the amazing results that followed. Continue Reading… Author Nikki Sharp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
How to just tell someone that you love them—because life isn’t a CW teen drama
May 17, 2019 at 10:59AM by CWC If I’ve learned anything from CW teen dramas—and trust me, I could get a PhD in Gossip Girl—it’s that most first instances of saying “I love you” are more-or-less unplanned. Those heavily weighed three words, eight letters can become a big point of contention in the relationship. Let’s say one person blurts it out, and the other person is totally caught off guard and says something asinine—obviously it’s about to be a belabored problem. Bravo to Riverdale for ignoring that trope for Betty and Jughead (but boo for pulling that noise with Veronica and Archie). Anyway, while you may well have more emotional control than a 25-year-old actor masquerading as a teenager, when those loving feelings start brewing for a new significant other IRL, you’d still be wise to have a plan of attack in mind for knowing how to best proceed. Because if I’ve learned two things from CW teen dramas on the matter, the second is that they’re, well, not un-right about “I love yous” being sometimes ill-received, which makes no one feel great. If the recipient reacts a little callously, or a little dismissively, or shuts down the whole convo completely, the result can be a breeding ground for anxiety. And perhaps this points to why so many people prefer for their partner to spill the “I love you” beans first. “Most humans fear being rejected,” says relationship expert Susan Winter. “Therefore, they don’t want to be the first want to say
There’s only one “right way” to roll up your sleeves, and it’s a J.Crew classic
May 17, 2019 at 10:42AM by CWC When you’ve been doing something one way your entire life, it’s really hard to accept that there might be a better method out there to get the job done. Sure, no one likes to be proven wrong. I’m still not over the fact that I’ve been cutting onions incorrectly for years. (Think of all the tears I’ve shed for nothing!) And when it comes to how to roll up sleeves, there’s only one right way, and you can master the technique just in time for the warm weather ahead. If anyone knows how to roll up sleeves like a boss, it’s Jenna Lyons, the former president and creative director of J.Crew. As someone who worked within the world of chambray shirts for 26 years (and, FYI, basically made them a trend in the first place), she’s probably styled a few long sleeves in her day. So it goes without saying that any method other than hers couldn’t be more wrong. Lyon’s iconic sleeve-rolling technique is actually really simple. First, unbutton the buttons at the end of the sleeve and roll the end up so it meets your elbow. Then, cuff the remainder about an inch, letting the ends stick out of the top. In seconds, you’ll have a #lewk so perfect it’ll make the mannequins at J.Crew do a double-take. Here’s how to roll up sleeves the right way: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cD_8UR7Xrc] This isn’t the only thing you might have to rethink. Here’s the
These super comfy grandpa sneakers are seriously speaking to the mall walker in me
May 17, 2019 at 10:00AM by CWC This week, Hush Puppies announced that they were launching new colors of their Power Walker shoes. As you can see here, these shoes are highly geriatric. Enough so that they’re dubbing them “grandpa sneakers.” The new colors in question are things like “seafoam” and “shrimp” (a, shall we say, descriptive—name for a shoe color). I mean, let’s be honest: They will pair perfectly with all the pastel Taylor Swift 7 merch I’m going to buy. There’s also a silver metallic, a bright blue, and your classic black and white colorways. These orthopedic AF shoes were made for mall walking. They say, “I care about things like arch support,” and “You can have your strappy sandals and chunky heels, but I will be far more comfortable and practical over here with my velcro.” Check and check. While “ugly” comfortable sneakers have been trending for a while, and while dad sneakers and chunky sneakers have been spotted all over the fashion runways, Instagram, and IRL at Cha Cha Matcha, grandpa sneaks really take things to the next level. And I’m actually into them. You know how some animals are so ugly that they’re actually cute? Like opossums? (I was just told by several people that opossums are not cute even in an ugly way, but those people are wrong.) Yeah, that pretty much sums up my thoughts on these types of shoes. But Allie, you may be thinking, don’t you normally hate trends? How are
Scientists Discover A Cancer-Fighting Property In Cruciferous Veggies
May 17, 2019 at 09:35AM Here’s how to get these cancer-fighting benefits. Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
The gut-friendly ice cream drink that will float your boat all summer long
May 17, 2019 at 07:42AM by CWC https://content.jwplatform.com/players/vCLpBBnL-05dicDBi.js Who says you have to give up your childhood favorite foods when you get your driver’s license? With grown-up versions of mac-and-cheese, Doritos, and raw cookie dough, you can get your kids’ menu fix with an upgrade in nutritional value. And now, this dairy-free kombucha float recipe created by The Natural Nurturer blogger Taesha Butler will transport you back to the summer seaside vacation of your memories (water fights and airbrush tattoos not included). Butler gets inventive in the kitchen pretty regularly, but it took a trip to the bar to inspire this concoction. (Granted, it was a kombucha bar near her home in Southern California….) “My husband and I are regulars, and one of the employees told us he had a kombucha float in South America last summer. I was completely dazzled by the much-healthier twist on a traditional soda version,” remembers Butler. “So, I grabbed some coconut milk ice cream on the way home and tried it out. It was so easy and delicious.” The best part? The two-ingredient recipe actually boosts gut health. (Bye, bloating!) Butler encourages you to get creative and try different kombucha and vegan ice-cream flavors, finding a combo that hits your personal sweet spot. Her go-to is vanilla coconut nice cream (AKA vegan ice cream) with blueberry kombucha. “The creaminess combined with the sweet tang of the blueberries just tastes like summer to me,” she says. Want to try it for yourself? Watch the video above and keep reading for the kombucha float recipe. Photo: Taesha Butler Kombucha Nice-Cream Float
This is *exactly* how long to wash your hands to scrub away germs
May 17, 2019 at 07:32AM by CWC It’s a question as old as time: How long do you actually need to wash your hands after going to the bathroom? For some, the answer is a quick splash with soap and water. For others, it’s until you finish mentally going through your to-do list for the day. To kick germs to the curb, the real solution is somewhere in the middle. A short scrub to wash up just doesn’t to cut it. A 2013 study from Michigan State University found that only 5 percent of people wash their hands long enough to kill germs after using the restroom, and that’s risky behavior. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says proper hand washing is key to fending off illnesses and infections caused by salmonella, E. coli, and norovirus. It also ensures you don’t spread germs to others. It takes just little bit longer (seconds, really!) to wash your hands properly. If you’ve just used the bathroom or taken out the garbage, or if you’re about to eat, the rule is the same: You need to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water. Don’t forget to wash the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails. Using warm water isn’t necessary, but most people wash for longer if the temperature is pleasant. To time it out, sing the Alphabet song, which lasta bout 20 seconds. (You could sing “Happy Birthday” twice instead.) After