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How to Feel Horny Again as a New Mom

Remember that you won’t be sexless and covered in spit-up forever.

The Olympic Village Will Have a Nursery for the First Time Ever This Year

It’ll be one less thing athlete parents need to think about as they compete in Paris.

Are My Nipple Bumps Normal or Something to Worry About?

Asking for my areolae.

How 4 Pro Athletes Balance Parenthood With Big Olympic and Paralympic Dreams

A solid base of support is key—along with the confidence to tap into it for what you need.

6 Ways to Feel a Little Better During Your First Trimester

The early days of pregnancy are a wild ride. Here’s your mini guide to navigating it all.

8 Things to Know About Femita Ayanbeku, the Paralympian Who Qualified for Paris 6 Months After Giving Birth

She shares with SELF how she got started running at 23, her training modifications while pregnant, and why retirement is looking less likely.

How to Cope If Pregnancy Is Messing With Your Body Image

All the physical changes—and newfound attention—can bring up a lot of complicated feelings.

What My First Time Having Sex After Giving Birth Felt Like

It absolutely took longer than six weeks to get back in the groove.

Anne Hathaway Doesn’t Want to ‘Feel Ashamed’ of Her Past Miscarriage

“It’s really hard to want something so much and to wonder if you’re doing something wrong.”

What to Know If You Have Psoriatic Arthritis and (Might) Want to Get Pregnant

Experts say having a loose plan in place before you start trying can go a long way.

5 Ways Pregnancy Can Affect Hidradenitis Suppurativa (or Vice Versa)

The good news is that your symptoms could actually improve when you are pregnant.

Britney Spears Says Being ‘Watched From Every Corner’ Fueled Her Postpartum Depression

In her memoir, “The Woman in Me,” she wrote that constant public scrutiny made her feel isolated and afraid.

How to Have the Healthiest Possible Pregnancy When You Have Type 2 Diabetes

Yes, your blood sugar is going to be higher, but complications aren’t a given.

Victoria Monét on How a Difficult Birth Influenced Her New Album, ‘Jaguar II’

In the studio, the songwriter had her daughter on her hip—and a lot to get off her chest.

‘This Undid Me’: Brooke Shields on Her ‘Frightening’ Postpartum Depression

“You just keep thinking, What’s wrong with me?”

Keke Palmer Got Real About the Pressure of Breastfeeding: It’s Been a ‘Doozy’

“It isn’t that easy. And if it is for you, wonderful. But I think more often than not, it’s difficult.”
Dude awakening

Here’s What I’ve Learned About Raising Boys in My 30 Years as a Child Psychologist

We know what kids need to flourish. We’ve just been slow to apply it to our sons.

‘Keep Him Emotional’: Jane Fonda Has Some Advice for People Raising Sons

She discussed contending with mom guilt—and what she’s learned about being there for boys.

Serena Williams Just Shared a Vulnerable Photo From the Day She Gave Birth

The tennis star shed light on the Black maternal health crisis after sharing her own harrowing story.

Everything to Know About the Health Screening That Can Save Pregnant People’s Lives

Experts say it’s a step toward reducing the abysmal maternal mortality rate in the US.

‘Screaming on the Inside: The Unsustainability of American Motherhood’ Is Our February Book Club Pick!

Jessica Grose’s parenting manifesto is a reminder that the problem isn’t you.

What to Know About the ‘Pregnancy Nose’ Photos That Are All Over TikTok

Swelling in unexpected places can definitely happen—but it won’t last forever.

Major Pharmacies Can Now Offer Abortion Pills—Here’s What You Should Know

Experts say the change will expand access to care, but there are still some restrictions.

7 Ways to Prepare Your Relationship for IVF

It starts with a lot of honest communication.