This Hair-Removal Device Saved Me From a Year of Painful Bikini Waxes

This Hair-Removal Device Saved Me From a Year of Painful Bikini Waxes

This at-home gadget uses intense pulsed light (IPL) to prevent hair regrowth. But the potential reward was just too tempting. It was August—the peak of bikini season—and I was tired of paying $95 every six weeks for waxes that didn’t last and left my skin irritated and itchy as the hair grew back. I also…

Menopause Is the Worst. These Everyday Tools Can Help.

Menopause Is the Worst. These Everyday Tools Can Help.

Hot flashes. Night sweats. Brain fog. Joint pain. Mood Swings. Irregular periods. Insomnia. Weight gain. The transition to menopause—when a woman’s reproductive cycle ends—can come with a torpedo of dramatic changes to the body. Experiences vary. For instance, research has found that Black women contend with more intense and more frequent hot flashes, but it’s…

6 Little Luxuries That Make Everyday Cleaning Easier

6 Little Luxuries That Make Everyday Cleaning Easier

Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter As receptacles for everything gross and grimy, your trash can and compost bin need regular cleaning. Over time, all those stray drips, stinky food wrappers, and forgotten leftovers will leave their mark. If your trash can or compost bin is due for a deep clean—and it probably is—and if you’ve got 10…

Do You Need an Ultrasonic Machine to Clean Your Retainer or Night Guard?

Do You Need an Ultrasonic Machine to Clean Your Retainer or Night Guard?

After starting her own course of treatment with aligner trays, Kennedy said that she is now more inclined to recommend ultrasonic cleaners. “I do try to find solutions and create systems that will work for each individual patient,” she explained, “but an ultrasonic device has been incredibly helpful for keeping my aligners really clean and…

How to Clean a Shower

How to Clean a Shower

Showers are damp, humid areas that don’t always have the chance to dry out completely between uses, so they’re especially prone to mold and mildew growth—not to mention a filmy, grungy layer of soap scum. The best way to tackle those pesky accumulations is to perform regular maintenance. And we hate to break it to…