Drew Schwartz

Sep 19, 2023 | self.com | Katie Way |Jed Magen |Ashia Aubourg |Drew Schwartz

If you have bipolar I, you're probably familiar with the emotional peaks and valleys that the condition is characterized by. "With bipolar disorder type I, the person either gets very, very depressed or they get very, very high on what we call a manic state," Ludmilla De Faria, MD, a psychiatrist specializing in bipolar disorder and an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Florida, tells SELF. According to Dr. De Faria, mania is pretty unmistakable.

Sep 19, 2023 | self.com | Jenna Ryu |Ashia Aubourg |Drew Schwartz |Katie Way

Having your teeth poked and prodded with scary-sounding and pointy tools can make even the bravest people squirm in their seats (or in this case, a dentist's chair). As nerve-racking as dental appointments can be, though, it's important to schedule a check-up every six months. And perhaps the most important factor that'll determine whether or not you have a comfortable vs.

Sep 18, 2023 | self.com | Kayla Blanton |Ashia Aubourg |Drew Schwartz |Julia Ries

A whopping 31 million people in the United States have eczema -and, yes, even celebrities with seemingly perfect skin are among them. (Stars, they really are just like us!)Eczema can show up in many ways, and affects people of all ages and skin tones. The symptoms range from slightly frustrating to straight-up painful, and can take a serious toll on a person's daily life and mental health.

Sep 15, 2023 | self.com | Grace McCarty |Malia Griggs |Drew Schwartz

This week, no Instagram feed was immune to the tennis takeover-and for great reason. You can practically hear the crowd roaring in the background of newly-crowned US Open champion Coco Gauff's post, where she's proudly displaying her glittering Grand Slam trophy. Coco's victory may have been the weekend's greatest spectacle-but the celebrity reactions to her second set comeback deserve an honorable mention, too.

Sep 15, 2023 | self.com | Ro White |Malia Griggs |Drew Schwartz

If you're seeking new ways to feel close to your partner, you might be wondering how to give them a good sensual massage to help you connect. (And a downright sexy massage offers even more opportunities for intimacy.) Horny touching, including massage, causes our brains to release oxytocin, a.k.a. the "love hormone", so an erotic massage is the perfect recipe for bonding, relaxation, and arousal-possibly even a better sex life.