Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2016 i Women's Health

The next summer blockbuster? Nope. The word fempire actually came to my attention when an Emerson College journalism student e-mailed about an internship. A snippet of her pitch explaining why she was interested in interning at “the Women’s Health fempire”: “I’m riding this new wave of feminism. I’m basking in its body-positivity, patriarchy-crushing, SlutWalking brilliance. I love being a woman, but like most ladies, I’m grazed by sexism daily, whether it’s a catcall on my walk to work or the condescending tone of a mansplainer. However, media makers and magazines like yours are making changes for women—giving voice to our stories and using your platform to empower. Women’s Health is not afraid to drop the F-word. It’s also not afraid to ban the phrase ‘bikini body’ from its cover. Women’s…

AVO ADDICTS UN-ANONYMOUS Every week in June, we’re sharing fab avocado recipes on Instagram (you’ll want to eat those gorgeous greenies with everything). Follow us at @WomensHealthMag and share your creations using #WHAvoAddict. LOW-SWEAT WORKOUTS When it’s hotter outside than Chris Hemsworth—or you just got a killer blowout—who needs mass perspiration? At WomensHealthMag.com, check out six indoor sculpting routines that will tone you up fast, sans pit stains. Take That, Bucket List We partnered with Jeep to bring you an active-living guide that’ll help you find races, hikes, and more outdoor adventures near you. Explore at WomensHealth Mag.com/Active-Living-Guide. SPF FAQs What’s the best kind for your skin type? Which ingredients matter most? Tune in to Facebook Live on Friday, June 10, for the answers to your pressing sun-protection questions. OLIVIA…

FLASHBACK! In ’99, iris and violet on your wrist meant one thing: prom. (Tom from Locust High, still heart you!) Today, there’s a more modern way to wear these old-school blooms. Just as they did with rose, perfumers have tinkered with the powdery purple petals, placing them in complex blends rather than in the all-floral, somewhat granny-smelling bouquets of yesteryear. The result? Unfussy femininity— and mmm, so very fresh. Three new takes to try: Atelier Cologne Philtre Ceylan (from $250, ateliercologne.com) spices up iris with cardamom, cumin, and wood. Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Natural ($59, kohls.com) gives violet a slight tropical twist with a hint of pineapple; and Vince Camuto Capri ($82, vincecamuto.com) laces violet with vanilla, creating a subtle yet totally irresistible sexiness. So. Many. Feels.…

LET’S TALKABOUT… VIBRATION CLASSES I HEARD ABOUT ONE IN AN L.A. GYM. WHAT THE…? Ah, you mean WBVT (whole-body vibration training): doing body-weight moves atop an oscillating machine that kinda buzzes like a phone. The vibes activate your fast- and slow-twitch muscle fibers, which proponents claim can get you 30 minutes’ worth of exercise in just 10. IS IT AS LEGIT AS IT SOUNDS? The science is still, uh, shaky. Small studies suggest WBVT can improve balance and muscle strength in five weeks. Others show it’s no better than traditional resistance workouts. It also won’t help enhance loaded movements (like a biceps curl), so it shouldn’t replace regular lifting. ALL RIGHT…SO I SHOULD SKIP IT, THEN? WBVT boosts blood flow, so it can be a good warm-up. And, if you’re…

HORNED UP, LOCKED UP FYI: It’s against the law to shack up with your S.O. pre-marriage in South Carolina. Other strange laws we hear are still on the books: ABSURD LAW In Oxford, Ohio, it’s illegal for a woman to undress in front of a man’s picture. TOTALLY LEGAL Strip for a real live man. Dim the lights and play a song that makes you feel minxy. ABSURD LAW In Newcastle, Wyoming, couples are banned from bonking inside a store’s walk-in meat freezer. Okay, not so absurd. TOTALLY LEGAL Keep an ice cube in your mouth while you go down on him (and ask him to return the favor, of course). ABSURD LAW If a woman loses a game of pool in Anniston, Alabama, it’s illegal for her to settle…

MEDICINE BALL UP-DOWN Start in a plank position with your feet on a medicine ball and your forearms on the floor (a). Push up onto your left hand, then your right hand, pressing your arms straight into a pushup position (b). Reverse the movement, placing your left forearm on the floor (c) and then your right to return to start. That’s one rep; do eight. (Make it harder: In the pushup position, add the same up-down pattern with your feet—place one on the floor, then the other, then lift them onto the ball.) STABILITY BALL V-PASS Start by lying faceup on the floor, holding a stability ball overhead, your legs together and extended straight on the floor (a). In one motion, brace your core and lift your arms and legs…

When I was 14, Vanilla Ice’s “Ice Ice Baby” was at the top of the charts. One day at recess, I spotted a group of cool kids sitting around, rapping the song. It was my chance to prove I was hip. I jumped in. Loudly. With my rap face on. But I sang the wrong line. The other kids stopped and stared. And then the coolest girl in the group said: “Jeez, what a nerd.” Her words haunted me for years. It’s funny in retrospect (especially given Vanilla’s musical track record), but the truth is that we let others impact our self-worth all the time: When your spouse doesn’t greet you the way you expect him to, you feel rejected. If your boss doesn’t praise your ideas—boom— the feeling of…

The latest bar trend is glass-half-full in the best possible way: cocktails with all the sophistication but a fraction of the alcohol of a typical martini, and fewer empty calories. These less-inebriating options—nicknamed shims, suppressors, or sessions—might not meet with Don Draper’s approval, but they’re no blah spritzers. “And they’re great for athletes because you won’t feel sluggish the next morning,” says Colorado restaurateur and avid trail runner Bryan Dayton. Low-proof drinks are made using not-as-potent spirits such as bitters and vermouth, or smaller amounts of harder stuff like bourbon. The latter is often used as a “rinse,” where the liquor is poured into a glass, swirled, and discarded, leaving only the subtlest flavor before other ingredients are added. In other words, these thirst quenchers are just the thing when…

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Four years ago, we decided to frame our beauty awards around social moments, because that’s how women use defrizzers and mascaras and lipsticks—for a night out, after a sweaty gym session, to look polished at work (for this year’s winners, see page 132). Yes, beauty products are at their best when they make sense in your world right now. But they’re also like little bits of your history, taking on meaning beyond their scents, colors, and textures. Whenever I smell Noxzema, I think of pool trips and ruffled swimsuits from my childhood (my mom used to slather me and my sister with the Nox if we burned—works great!). Lancôme Trésor brings me back to the bittersweet last days of high school, when a guy friend gifted me with a bottle.…

What’s in Constance Zimmer’s Workout Bag? The star of Lifetime’s drama series UnREAL praises Pilates but also swears by this (free) upper-body toner: “I do 20 standing pushups against a sink. It’s great if you’re going to have to show your arms for an event.” See what else Constance tosses in her no-frills tote (like this New York City Beach Tote, $37, maptote.com) at WomensHealth Mag.com/Celeb WorkoutBag. Street Style: Fitness Edition BEC DONLAN, 29 Personal trainer in New York City “My job means function is as important as fashion, so I gravitate toward strong fabrics with fun prints and cutouts to keep things interesting,” says Bec, who lifts heavy weights to stay toned. “Knotting a loose tank adds extra style.” Copy Bec’s gam game with badass tights like the Trend…

POP QUIZ! What’s the bizarro reason you can’t find a foundation match? A YOUR BLOOD TYPE IS O POSITIVE B YOU’RE AN INTROVERT. C YOU’RE SLEEP DEPRIVED. D YOU’RE NEARSIGHTED. ANSWER: B.Wacky, but a new study found extroverts were more spot-on than introverts at matching shades. Researchers say introverts tend to secondguess themselves and wind up choosing the wrong hue. To find a perfect match, swipe foundation between your cheek and your jawline in natural light, says makeup artist Michelle Radow. If it’s indistinguishable from the rest of your facial skin after you rub it in, that’s the one! Or lean on tech: Custom foundation service MatchCo ($49, getmatch.co) assesses your skin tone via iPhone scans of your wrists, cheeks, and forehead, then blends and ships your unique formula within…

TIPPING POINT Put your money where your perfectly manicured fingers are: According to market research firm Mintel, we’ll collectively spend nearly $2.5 million on our nails in 2020. RUT: STICKING WITH ONE LENGTH OR SHAPE A SHORT ESSAY ON LONG NAILS My makeup evolves daily. I once wore a different hairstyle every day of the week—for a year. But my nails? Even as WH’s senior associate beauty editor, I’ve always kept them cropped close and (usually) bare. The French manis of the ’90s screamed diva, and for decades, fashion mags further cemented short nails as chicest. But about a year ago, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and Beyonce popped up on my Instagram feed sporting daggers. This time, long tips looked fierce—even deviant—in dramatic oval (a), stiletto (b), and coffin (c) silhouettes.…

CrossFit Instructor, 2.5 years’ experience “First and foremost: paleo—no grains, no dairy. It cuts out the processed junk and focuses on protein.” His thought on vegetarianism? “Avoid soy: CrossFit is all about the hormonal release that comes with heavy lifting, and soy can mess with your hormones.” When I said I eat fruit every night, he hesitated. “Your body can handle only so much sugar, even if it’s in fruit. And especially at night.” > Nutritionist says: “Cutting out ultra-processed foods is great. But the blanket statement about the hormonal associations of soy is confusing at best. And though we consume alarmingly high amounts of sugar each day, a piece of fruit is not going to upset an otherwise nutritious day.” Private-Club Coach, 10 years’ experience “I like to defer…

Funny or Die has posted not one, not two, but a half-dozen IUD skits (starring celebs like Jessica Biel). Social media users flaunt being #TeamIUD. One woman even live-tweeted her insertion, as many more get in on the action: Around 4 million currently have the long-lasting devices, a 415 percent increase since 2002. A good chunk of those users are doctors; 40 percent now have an IUD, versus just 16 percent who are on the Pill. And almost all patients can now get them for free (Affordable Care Act, FTW!). All of which makes IUDs—once vilified because a 1970s version caused lifethreatening infections—seem like a nobrainer. Yet we’re still hearing stories of women who’ve had uncomfortable insertions, or who’ve had the two-inch, T-shape device dislodge from its proper place in…

If supermarket shelves are any sign, unadulterated dairy is back. In the past five years, the number of full-fat cheeses has jumped 28 percent; full-fat yogurt, an explosive 147 percent. Many nutrition pros are also on board, counseling that “whole” products, milk included, aren’t just easy on your heart—they’ve been linked to a range of health benefits, from a lowered risk for type 2 diabetes to weight loss. There’s just one problem: Most Americans are still dairy shy. We fall far short of the recommended three cups a day, especially when it comes to full-fat options. That’s likely due, in part, to a lingering mindset from the mid-1980s, when panic about the dangers of saturated fats convinced people that ordinary moo juice was a major dietary downfall. Skim, with the…

Here’s a surprising perk of Obamacare that none of us saw, uh, coming: Insurance may now cover treatments associated with improving your orgasms. That potential perk is part of a larger shift in how our culture is approaching sexual health. According to a recent global trends report by media company SpaFinder Wellness 365, sexual well-being is one of the most popular health trends of 2016. And it’s about time. “Sex has been such an underexplored and repressed aspect of wellness and happiness,” says Beth McGroarty, SpaFinder’s director of research. Thanks to the fourth wave of feminism, more spa-like services and evidence-based treatments are popping up to address women’s low libidos, orgasm troubles, clitoral cluelessness, and body-confidence issues. “Frustration and the idea that ‘I deserve more, I deserve better,’ has helped…

FOLLOW US! We’re Snapchatting behindthe-scenes beauty, fashion, and fitness stories straight from Women’s Health HQ, at WomensHealthMag. THE TOP TRAINER NATALIE UHLING The creator of NUFit fitness classes shares her locker-room kit…

THE PARTY STARTER HANNAH BRONFMAN P.M. essentials from the New York City DJ (and founder of wellness site HBFIT)…

The Halter Dress The close-to-center neckline puts toned shoulders in the spotlight. (And if your shoulders aren’t so toned? This style’s angles help you fake it till you make it.) Adelyn Rae dress, $98, earthychic.com; Ash sandals, $255, ashusa.com; Melissa Joy Manning hoops, $440, melissajoymanning.com; Bohobo Collective necklace, $88, bohobocollective.com; Chan Luu bracelets, $65 to $295, chanluu.com; Gold & Gray Jewelry bracelets, $178 to $185, goldandgray.com; iLD, Inc. bracelet, $214, iwonaludyga design.com The Tank Dress The antithesis of a clinger, its straight, short shape simply suggests everyone get a load of your defined thighs and calves. Gym time, meet payoff. Lola vs. Harper dress, $78, earthychic.com; Bailey of Hollywood hat, $150, baileyhats.com; iLD, Inc. earrings, $106, iwonaludygadesign.com; Guess scarf, $15, guess.com; Shakti necklace, $350, iloveshakti.com; Heather Benjamin Jewelry gold bracelet,…

INTERVIEW EVERYONE “Records aren’t going anywhere—your family members are,” says Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., J.D., an attorney and biochemist who focuses on genetics. TARGET WHOS AND WHERES. You want full names (middle monikers are often older family first names), and birth and death dates for as many gens as you can get. Where they died will tell you which courthouses and libraries to pursue. ASK VERY SPECIFIC QS. Instead of “Tell me about your childhood,” ask G-ma “What was school like?” It’s more likely to spark scoops—like she walked an hour a day to a farmhouse classroom with 12 other kids. UTILIZE RUMORS. Even the outrageous ones contain a kernel of truth. Pappy says the Browns are part Cherokee? The specificity of that BS might mean that you had relatives who…

ONE CRUCIAL QUESTION, THREE EXPERT OPINIONS W here’s your favorite summer getaway? ANTHROPOLOGY HELEN FISHER, PH.D. Research professor and member of the Center for Human Evolutionary Studies, Rutgers University; author, Why Him? Why Her? Finding Real Love by Understanding Your Personality Type CARDIOLOGY MAJA ZARIC, M.D. Interventional cardiology, peripheral arterial and venous disease director, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City THE CAREER EXPERT “My family and I rent a house on Long Beach Island in New Jersey. has no major chain stores or commercial centers, so we love the unique shopping.” CAREER AMANDA STEINBERG Founder and CEO, DailyWorth.com DERMATOLOGY FRANCESCA J. FUSCO, M.D. Assistant clinical professor of dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai ENTREPRENEURSHIP JENNIFER WALSH Entrepreneur; consultant; founder of The Beauty Bar and Pride & Glory EXERCISE…

TECH If I erase my browser search history, can someone still dredge it up? A/Yep—erasing your search history removes only the pathways to the data , not the data itself. The average person may no longer be able to see your “deleted” information, but computer forensics experts and data recovery engineers are skilled at unearthing it if asked to do so. Consult one of these experts if you truly want your digital “fingerprints” erased from your computer’s hard drive or mobile device. Chances are, the quirky YouTube videos you’re worried about aren’t incriminating enough to warrant the effort. HEALTH I just heard you can get HPV without having sex. What?! Okay, let’s backtrack: There are more than 100 types of HPV, and different ones tend to infect different body parts.…

TWITTER ME THIS “I love garlic so much if it didnt exist life wud be so bland LOVE U GARGAR UR MY LIL GARLEEKI”—Chelsea Peretti, @chelseaperetti Garl-friend, we hear you. Not only are those little stinkers tasty, but they could also help you shed pounds. In one study, eating garlic helped plump mice, even those consuming a high-fat diet, reduce their body fat. Researchers surmise humans could see the same effect. Instead of saving fresh bulbs for elaborate meals, try crushing some cloves and adding them to ready-made veggie dips like plain hummus for an extra kick, suggests Anthony Stewart, executive chef at Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa in Miami. In the Mood to Lose ’Tis better to have loved and lost…weight? Many of the trappings of a romantic meal…

Flour Power WH associate editor Cathryne Keller can’t shut up about fresh alternatives to refined flours. Why? Take it away, CK! Nutrition-nerd alert: I actually make those healthified treats you see on Pinterest (paleo cookie dough gets me), which means I rely on a ton of alternative flours. They can cost more than three times as much as the white stuff, but they’re worth it, promise. My faves: EINKORN FLOUR This ancient grain boasts 30 percent more protein and 15 percent less starch than commercial wheat. Buy it: $8, jovialfoods.com Try it: The nutty flavor = bomb muffins and pancakes. Reduce the butter or oil by 10 percent and the flour by 15 percent. Add an extra egg for fluffiness. TIGER NUT FLOUR Tiger nuts are small root veggies from Africa…

Every superhero has an origin story—a knotty, sometimes mysterious account of how she transformed from Average Jane to Almighty Ass Kicker. Through it, we discover what drives her (harnessing a supernatural ability, pursuing her destiny, enacting plain old-fashioned vengeance), and we can’t help but be captivated as she struggles to reconcile her otherworldly powers with her humanity. It’s a dramatic yet fitting parallel for Olivia Munn’s rise from hosting a campy variety show to her role as sword-wielding, telepathic assassin Psylocke in X-Men: Apocalypse. As the 35-year-old actress hits one steely-eyed pose after another during our Los Angeles cover shoot, she has the whole crew mesmerized. But the instant there’s a break and the crowd disperses, Olivia’s gaze softens and she becomes a quote-unquote Normal Person again, swapping house-buying stories…

STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC PIZZA Now this is ’za that totally delivers: With berries subbing for sauce, you get an even higher kick of vitamin C, a known immunity booster and (yassss!) wrinkle reducer. 8 oz strawberries, quartered (about 1½cups) 2 Tbsp balsamic glaze, divided 1 premade 12-inch thin-crust wholewheat pizza crust 1 tsp olive oil 4 oz fontina, shredded ⅓ cup ricotta ⅛ tsp black pepper ⅓ cup basil leaves, thinly sliced Pinch of coarse sea salt 1 / Preheat oven to 425°F. In a bowl, gently combine berries with half the glaze. Set aside. 2 / Brush edges of crust with olive oil, then place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle fontina in an even layer over crust. 3 / In a bowl, combine ricotta, black pepper, and half the basil.…

BEFORE 278 lbs AFTER 127 lbs PAMELA BAUER’S struggle with food began at just 6 years old: Her after-school snacks were full-blown meals (lasagna eaten in front of the TV), chased by dinners of her mom’s rich home cooking. She played soccer through her sophomore year of college but dropped it when classes took priority. By her early twenties, the Saddle Brook, New Jersey, resident was a size 18, prompting her to try carbfree diets; they left her irritable and sluggish, so she’d regain the weight. At 24, Pamela broke her foot, and the limited mobility led her to pack on 50 pounds in six months, reaching a high of 278 and a size 22. It took a public wake-up call to force her into action. March 2012 A roller-coaster…

THE GIRL BOSS MICKI AGRAWAL On-the-job staples from the CEO and founder of Thinx periodproof underwear…

THE JET-SETTER JULIA HENGEL The founder of style and travel blog Gal Meets Glam knows what to pack.…