SELF Magazine

Meeting a potential partner should be exciting, but the nerves and pressure can easily make things…intimidating. That’s where prepping a few questions for a first date can come in handy. The right icebreaker can ease some of that initial tension and lead to smooth, engaging chats that feel far from scripted. Swipe for a few expert-approved questions to ask on your next date. #dating #datingadvice #firstdate

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be Zara Malik from #CobraKai? SELF sat down with athlete-turned-actor and 13-time taekwondo world champion @rayna vallandingham to find out. At the link in bio we chatted with Vallandingham about how she trained for the role, what it takes to master those high-flying kicks, and all the ways martial arts has bettered her as an athlete (and a human!). #martialarts #Karate #TangSooDo #KungFu

An absolute legend 💙 Not to mention, Serena Williams has seven Australian Open wins, three French Open wins, and six US Open wins on her resume. #SuperBowl #serenawilliams #halftimeshow #kendricklamar #nfl Via redgray on Threads.

Bodies are complicated, and so is taking care of them. When you go through a major transformation, it’s normal to have conflicting feelings around those changes. Weight loss isn’t a magic bullet—it doesn’t make all of our problems go away. (In fact, this includes physical health issues too: Studies show that losing weight doesn’t necessarily correlate with lower mortality rates among people who are classified as having overweight or obesity per BMI.) Remi Bader feels this deeply. “I’m probably the only person that's ever gone to a doctor for weight loss to be like, Okay, but can I still be curvy?” she says. “It's really confusing to be so quickly in a different body but have the exact same brain.” And the journey continues: “I was lost with my identity before,” she says. “I wasn’t big enough at first and plus-size enough at first for the plus-size community. Then I became too big…for some brands even to work with. Now I’m too small? I actually don’t know where I’m supposed to be.” No matter where she lands or how her body continues to ebb and flow (as all bodies do), Bader insists she will always be an advocate for size inclusion. Tap the link in bio to read Bader’s story. Photographer: Sofía Alvarez Stylist: Virginia Ray Hair: Jerome Cultrera Makeup: Natalie Lageyre Producer: Melissa Kramer Writer: Samhita Mukhopadhyay

In the year of our Lord 2025, no wardrobe is complete without a pair—or 10—of black leggings. Soft, stretchy tights have become as essential as blue jeans and white T-shirts. But not all are created equal! The SELF team got to work testing leggings from fan-favorite brands like Athleta, Lululemon, Old Navy, and more to see which are the very best for your needs, be that for running or running errands, namaste-ing or staying in. Swipe to see our faves and tap the link in bio for more.

Sooo… Should you get back with your ex? Getting back together can be anything from a pointless effort to a straight-up unhealthy. That said, there *are* instances in which reuniting actually makes sense—and could even work out better the second time around. But you’ll need to do some deep reflection before you make an informed decision. #Relationship #dating #breakup #ex #boyfriend #girlfriend