Entertainment
Sweet streams
13 Comfort Shows That Are the Adult Equivalent of a ‘Baba’
When you’ve got nothing left to give, one of these series can soothe your soul.
By Katie Arnold-Ratliff
Life
17 Comfort Shows to Watch After a Really Bad Breakup
Whether you want to escape from reality, restore your faith in love, or match your gloomy mood.
By Jenna Ryu
Ear buds
15 Podcasts That’ll Make You Feel Like You’re Hanging Out With Friends
We highly recommend playing these shows when you’re lonely or just craving the casual, chit-chatty vibe of a good hang.
By Cathryne Keller
Sex Love
The 26 Sexiest Shows to Stream on Netflix Right Now
From the steamy to the downright dirty.
By Samantha Vincenty and Hannah Dylan Pasternak
Fitness
12 Women’s Sports Documentaries You’ll Want to Stream Immediately
Watch these talented athletes navigate amazing highs and heartbreaking lows in pursuit of being the very best.
By Taylor Dutch
Culture
29 of the Best Romantic Movies on Netflix to Fall in Love With Right Now
Whether you want to laugh, cry, or yearn.
By Samantha Vincenty
Culture
14 LGBTQ-Affirming Movies to Stream While You Recover From the Holidays
From the funny and sweet to the heist-y and apocalyptic.
By Lindsay Lee Wallace
Culture
Madeline Brewer: ‘I No Longer Carry Any Shame About My Abortion’
The Handmaid’s Tale actor is proud to share her story publicly too.
By Samantha Vincenty
Culture
Why Phoebe Robinson Made Emergency Contraception a Plot Point on 'Everything's Trash'
The writer told SELF she wants to normalize birth control on TV.
By Cathryne Keller
Culture
16 Must-Watch Black History Movies for February and Beyond
Recommended by Black creators and educators.
By Paulina Jayne Isaac
Culture
20 Absolutely Adorable Christmas Movies on Hulu Right Now
Deck the halls with Hulu’s offerings.
By Patia Braithwaite and Casey Gueren
Health
Could Carrie Have Saved Mr. Big If She’d Called 911 Sooner?
Plus, what to do if you encounter a similar scenario.
By Carolyn L. Todd
Heart Disease
What Actually Killed Mr. Big: His Peloton Workout or His Lifestyle?
What a ride.
By Colleen Stinchcombe
Life
Hilarie Burton Morgan on the Problem With True Crime, Life on the Farm, and Her ‘One Tree Hill’ Podcast
Plus how she's practicing self-care.
By Nicole Pajer
Life
Jillian Mercado on ‘The L Word: Generation Q,’ Boundary Setting, and Pandemic Life Lessons
The actor discusses her journey with SELF.
By Melissa Matthews
Culture
19 Sexy Movies on Netflix to Gear Up for Hot Girl Summer
Grab your popcorn and buckle up.
By Zahra Thompson and Hannah Dylan Pasternak
Life
8 Books, Shows, Movies, and More That Got Us Through January
This is how we kicked off the year.
By Anna Borges
Health
Dr. Fauci Says Concerts Could Come Back This Year—If We Do These Things Right
He's refreshingly optimistic.
By Sarah Jacoby
Life
41 Books, Shows, Podcasts, and More That Got Us Through 2020
What a freakin' year.
By Anna Borges
Life
15 Shows, Movies, Games, Albums, and More Getting Us Through the Holidays
‘Tis the season for escapism.
By Anna Borges