SELF Magazine

Self was a women's magazine in the United States focusing on health, wellness, beauty, and fashion. It was published by Condé Nast 12 times a year and had a circulation of 1,515,880, reaching a total audience of 5,282,000 readers, as stated in its corporate media kit. The magazine operated from Condé Nast's U.S. headquarters located at 1 World Trade Center in New York, NY. On December 1, Condé Nast announced that Self would stop producing its print edition after the February 2017 issue. This monthly publication had been in circulation since 1979.

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A Weight Bench Can Instantly Expand Your Lifting Options

2 days ago | self.com | Sara Coughlin

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. It might not seem like a home gym must-have like a weight set or treadmill—but once you find the best weight bench for your workout, you’ll wonder how you ever went without it.
‘Brainspotting’ Was Life-Changing for Me. Here’s What to Know About the New-ish Therapy Technique

3 days ago | self.com | Kathleen Ferraro

After my dad died unexpectedly, nothing seemed to touch the emotional and physical weight of the grief. It lived in my body—tight in my chest, heavy in my stomach, painful in my muscles. Traditional therapy felt like talking in circles. Grief counseling fell flat. But brainspotting? That cracked something open.
Is Shingles Contagious? | SELF

3 days ago | self.com | Korin Miller

Shingles can be hard to diagnose, especially if you’re younger—in part because people don’t expect younger adults to get it. That said, being told you have the viral infection and not a random rash like you thought can make your head spin. This is especially true when you’re figuring out what to do next. Do you need to shut yourself away from the world because you’re contagious, or are you okay going about your life if you’re feeling up to it?
11 Best Lubes in 2025, According to Experts

4 days ago | self.com | Gabrielle Kassel

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. If you’re having any kind of sex, you can (and should) use lubricant to reduce friction and make things more comfortable, Allison K. Rodgers, MD, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility doctor at Fertility Centers of Illinois, tells SELF.
Tired of Sambas? These Adidas Sneakers Are the Perfect Alternative

4 days ago | self.com | Sara Coughlin

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Adidas is the place for cute, of-the-moment sneakers (will Sambas ever be fully in stock again?). But the best Adidas running shoes are just as noteworthy as its lifestyle options.
10 Ways to Turn Tofu Into a High-Protein Meal

1 week ago | self.com | Caroline Tien

Real talk: Tofu deserves way, way more credit. If you only think of it as a bland meat alternative with no real advantages beyond its “healthy” reputation, you’re seriously missing out. And we want to change that—starting with this list of 10 high-protein tofu-based meal suggestions that showcase tofu’s full potential. There are a bunch of reasons why tofu is such a worthy addition to your diet. Up first: Its nutritional value.
The Right Carbon-Plated Running Shoe Can Help You Snag a New PR

1 week ago | self.com | Lauren Wingenroth

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Once reserved for elite runners, the best carbon-plated running shoes are becoming increasingly popular for anyone trying to shave a few seconds—or, if you’re lucky, a few minutes—off your PR.
8 Expert-Approved Hot Yoga Mats That Are Built for Sweat

1 week ago | self.com | Kristin Canning |Sara Coughlin

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Holding asanas in a heated class can be tricky, especially when you’re dealing with clingy clothes and sweat stinging your eyes—which is why using the best mat for hot yoga is essential to keeping you stable and safe.
10 High-Fiber Fruits to Make Breakfasts, Lunches, and Standalone Snacks More Filling

1 week ago | self.com | Caroline Tien

Of all the many, many reasons to eat produce on the regular (taste, texture, and color, for starters), fiber is definitely up there—especially if you’re talking about high-fiber fruits specifically. “You're probably looking at somewhere between two to five grams of fiber per fruit,” on average, Vincci Tsui, RD, a certified intuitive eating counselor based in Canada, tells SELF, but some types can actually pack much, much more, even hitting double digits.
The Best Kettlebells to Take Your Workouts Up a Notch in 2025

1 week ago | self.com | Amber Sayer |Sara Coughlin

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Similar to the best dumbbells, the best kettlebells make it easy to build muscular strength and endurance right at home. Their shape and grippy handles make them easy to swing and maneuver in ways that might not be as safe with other types of weights, so you can perform a greater variety of moves.