Allie Flinn

My IUD Gave Me Hormonal Acne — Here’s How I Keep It Under Control

I’ve begun to feel quite concerned about my reproductive rights, which is why I ended up getting an IUD earlier in the year. (Well, that and the fact that I’m the kind of person who spends a solid ten minutes every day looking for my keys.) For the…

We Went On A Quest To Find The Best Non-See-Through Leggings

If you haven’t discovered mid-workout that your underwear is exposed and your leggings are entirely see-through, you’re missing out on a seminal experience. (Like prom, but somehow more horrifying.) That’s because sheer workout leggings have become…

Health Experts Buy These 12 Foods At Target (And You Should, Too)

Some days you take the time to make yourself a healthy, nourishing meal. Other days, you eat ice cream for breakfast and lunch because it's the only thing you have in the house besides a bag of frozen peas and a jar of pickles. To ensure that those…

I Did Hot Yoga For 30 Days To See If It Would Help My Anxiety

I've never been a person who likes yoga. Or meditation. Or basically anything that moves at a slow pace, thereby leaving me alone with my thoughts. I prefer an intense workout class that allows my mind to blank out — which is why I do CrossFit five…

The 6 Keto Recipes That I Have On Repeat

You’ve probably heard about the ketogenic diet, which is kind of like Atkins but repackaged in a sexy 2018 way (and sans sugary, alcohol-filled meal bars). “The keto diet is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate (low glycemic index foods) diet, based around…

5 Super Important Places You’re Forgetting To Apply Sunscreen

Can you believe there was once a time when people lay out in the sun with abandon, slathering tanning oil over their bodies and generally not caring about SPF? Thankfully we now fully understand the repercussions of sun exposure, and the importance…

5 Little-Known Superherbs You Should Know About

Remember when kale got a PR team and became, like, the It-vegetable—suddenly no one cared about spinach or Swiss chard, even though they are arguably just as good for you. It was all kale, all the time. In the world of wellness, it seems like…

Wanna Get Away? These Are The Best Places For A Weekend Escape

Ever get that feeling of wanting to ctrl+z your life and start over somewhere fresh? Same. But since quitting our jobs and moving to Bali isn’t an attainable situation for most of us, we’ll have to make do with a quick recharge. Enter: these five…

The Of-The-Moment Superfood That Will Make Your Workouts So Much More Effective

Beets may look unassuming, but they boast a laundry list of benefits that rivals that of other superfoods like kale. Who knew? (Cue the shrugging woman emoji.) First of all, beetroot has been around for quite some time — but it’s becoming…

6 Things That Will Ruin Any Relationship

It’s not exactly top-secret information that relationships take work. Even epic love stories, like Allie and Noah’s from The Notebook, involve effort. Now, we’re not saying every relationship is as fraught as theirs was, but still. You get the…

I’m 27 And Get Botox—Here’s Why

In my high school drama class, we learned how to apply stage makeup. One of the classes was devoted to making ourselves look older. To do it, we scrunched up our faces to see where the lines were, then used dark makeup to enhance the wrinkles. I…

The Next-Level Supplement You Need To Add To Your Routine, STAT

Best Probiotic Supplements If you're a living, breathing human in 2018, you should be at least a tiny bit familiar with probiotics. These microorganisms are touted as the key to good gut health, which, in turn, can lead to great things like better…

9 Things Every Girl Boss Does Before 9AM

If you find yourself hitting snooze approximately 10 times before finally rolling out of bed, frantically digging through your closet to find an outfit and then doing your makeup/eating breakfast during your drive to work, your mornings may need an…

Athletic Wear That’s So Chic, It’ll Actually Inspire You To Work Out

It’s a scientific fact that when you have cute workout clothes, you’re more likely to work out. Okay, maybe this isn’t exactly scientifically proven, but in an informal poll of our friends this definitely wrung true. Flattering, attractive gear…

How To Cure A Hangover When You Really (Really) Overdid The Booze

None of that “drink a glass of water between drinks” or only have one drink an hour. You already didn’t do that. This guide is for those times where you had two margaritas and a tequila shot in the span of an hour and a half, thought you were…

6 Game-Changing Style Stars You Should Be Following On Instagram

If you’re a woman living in the year 2018, it can feel simultaneously like we’ve made great strides in dismantling unrealistic standards of beauty as well as continuous pressure to conform to them. These unrealistic expectations unfortunately still…

The Carry-On Accessories You Need, Based On Your Personality

Traveling is fun…once you arrive at your destination. The in-between time spent waiting in security lines, breathing in recycled air, hoping the small child behind you will stop kicking your seat, trying to get work done on your computer while…

10 Healthy Summer Snacks That Only Taste Indulgent

Trying to eat healthy during ice cream season (aka summer) can feel a feat on par with becoming a morning person. That’s where these healthy summer snacks come in. From a healthier tortilla chip to ice cream you could technically eat the whole pint…

15 Memorial Day Entertaining Essentials To Kick Off Summer

Hello, summer! Memorial Day weekend kicks off the (unofficial) start of summer—which means it’s time to break out the outdoor-friendly entertaining essentials. Whether you’re planning a Real Housewives-worthy fête or an intimate gathering among…

The New Spin-Class Upgrade That Promises Immediate Results

It's dark inside the studio, but the instructor turned on the lights and shut off the music, so we could see and hear how hard we were working. I was limp, resting my forehead on the handlebar of my bike with my arms outstretched like I was in…