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Jade Rollers Are Actually Pretty Good For Your Skin And We Couldn’t Be More Surprised

Jade rollers are far from a new trend. They’ve been around for centuries. In fact, there’s evidence that they’ve been a secret skincare weapon as far back as seventh-century China, where these stones were believed to have healing and protective properties. Their resurgence could be explained in multiple ways. According to WWD jade roller’s low price point and ease of use are just two of the qualities that seem to have struck a cord with beauty consumers. But it’s probably the gorgeous jade stone that most beauty addicts can’t help but want to add to their vanity. So what does it do and how do you use one?

Should You Be Really Worried That Hormonal Birth Control Will Give You Breast Cancer?

Should You Be Really Worried That Hormonal Birth Control Will Give You Breast Cancer?

If you want to avoid unintended pregnancy, taking birth control is usually a no-brainer. But what if that same birth control upped your risk of breast cancer? According to research published in The New England Journal of Medicine, women who take hormonal birth control pills or use hormonal IUDs for years experience a small yet significant increase in their risk of breast cancer compared to those who don’t.

“I Swapped My Regular Shampoo For A ‘Shampoo Bar’ — And The Results Were Unexpected”

“I Swapped My Regular Shampoo For A ‘Shampoo Bar’ — And The Results Were Unexpected”

I wash my hair (almost) every day. Doing intense cardio Monday to Friday equals sweat… a lot of it. By the end of a training session, my hair is so drenched it literally looks like someone threw a bucket of water over my head. And carrying a huge bottle of shampoo (I’m talking 750ml), can be a major inconvenience — taking up much-needed space in my gym bag. Also, given that we need to lower our plastic consumption, plastic bottles have to go. So, I figured I’d try a shampoo bar. Obviously I was a bit sceptical: a bar of soap — surely it would make my hair dull… Boy, was I wrong.

8 Reasons Why You Never Want To Have Sex Anymore

8 Reasons Why You Never Want To Have Sex Anymore

There are a bunch of obvious reasons why you might not want to have sex on any given night: you’ve had a hell of a day at work (long bath > sex), you’re dealing with a bout of depression or anxiety, you haven’t slept a full eight hours in a week. You get the idea. It all boils down to the fact that sometimes you just don’t have the desire or energy to get naked and roll around.

How Much Coffee Is Too Much Coffee? Here’s What Experts And Studies Say

How Much Coffee Is Too Much Coffee? Here’s What Experts And Studies Say

Raise your hand if you’ve ever wondered whether you drink too much coffee…while sipping on your third cup before noon. There’s no denying that double-shots are just plain necessary some mornings (ahem, Mondays), but where do you draw the line between healthy coffee consumption and being totally strung out? Is it even possible to have too much coffee? The answer is actually a little more complicated than you’d think — so read up before ordering your next Grande cup.

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