Braelyn Wood

New York

Deputy Commerce Editor at MindBodyGreen

Find my work: @Shape, @Health, @Refinery29, @Bustle, @Cosmopolitan Talk to me: [email protected]

Articles

Women Of All Ages Say This Toy Made Sex Fun Again (& It's Great For Beginners)

4 days ago | mindbodygreen.com | Braelyn Wood

May 12, 2025We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. Self-pleasure doesn't just feel incredible—it also comes with some science-backed perks like a stronger pelvic floor, better cognitive function, less stress, and even better sleep. But let's face it: Not everyone is comfortable with exploring themselves.
Adding This To My Night Routine Completely Transformed My Sleep (No, Not Melatonin)

6 days ago | mindbodygreen.com | Braelyn Wood

Image by Loop / mbg creativeMay 10, 2025We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. A good night's sleep is core to any well-being routine—and I'm always looking for ways to optimize mine.
Do *This* After A Workout To Avoid Back, Butt, & Chest Breakouts

1 week ago | mindbodygreen.com | Braelyn Wood

Image by Studio Firma/ Stocksy / mbg creativeMay 09, 2025We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. I'm a self-proclaimed sweaty girl—which means an intense workout or humid summer day is bound to make me perspire. Beyond leaving damp spots on my clothing, sweat comes with a major downside: body acne.
This "Next-Level" Vibrator Helped Me Find The G-Spot (& I'm Still In Shock)

1 week ago | mindbodygreen.com | Braelyn Wood

May 09, 2025We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. As a shopper editor, I've had the pleasure of testing out my fair share of sex toys, yet I've never been drawn to G-spot vibrators. The arched toys are specifically designed for internal stimulation with the goal of targeting the elusive Gräfenberg spot (i.e., a spot that I've repeatedly failed to find).
Want To Lead A More Inspired Life? Your Ultimate Guide To The Art Of Journaling

2 weeks ago | mindbodygreen.com | Braelyn Wood

April 28, 2025Self-discovery is a journey. Finding your truest self requires you to engage with discomfort, to ask questions, and to dream daringly—and for many, the process begins in the pages of a journal. A journal offers an empty space to release your thoughts and explore your inner-self without judgment. But the blank pages can just as easily cause a creative roadblock.
These Sneakers Feel Like Walking On Clouds (& You'd Never Know They're Slip-Ons)

2 weeks ago | mindbodygreen.com | Braelyn Wood

Image by Kizik / mbg creativeApril 26, 2025We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. Every spring, I look forward to a few things. The first day of warm weather, the vision of sunlight peeking through cherry blossoms, and the sight of brand new walking shoes adorning my feet.
This Product Helps Slow Aging & Supports Long-Term Health (+ Save $140)

3 weeks ago | mindbodygreen.com | Braelyn Wood

April 24, 2025We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. Used by longevity experts, infrared saunas allow you to put strategic stressors on the body that help slow aging and support long-term health.
This Longevity Tool Boosted My HRV Score 15 Points Overnight (& It's 25% Off)

3 weeks ago | mindbodygreen.com | Braelyn Wood

Image by Bon Charge / mbg creativeApril 20, 2025We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. Last year, I was an open skeptic of Infrared PEMF mats. A popular product in many longevity expert's toolboxes, they combine infrared light with PEMF technology to boost recovery, sleep, focus, and cognition.
I Finally Started Therapy (& This Online Platform Made It So Easy)

4 weeks ago | mindbodygreen.com | Braelyn Wood

Image by Talkspace / ContributorApril 16, 2025We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. Even though I regularly preach about the importance of mental health for your overall well-being, I have a small confession to make. I've never been to therapy. First things first, it's important to clarify that I don't believe in any taboos about therapy.
Think Your Metabolism Is Slow? Here's How To Find Out

1 month ago | mindbodygreen.com | Braelyn Wood

April 16, 2025We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. It's easy to believe that a slow metabolism is just genetics (and there's not a lot you can do about it). After all, only 12% of the American population is estimated to be metabolically healthy.