Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
dimanche 12 juillet 2020
Want to Know What True Friendship Looks Like? Allow The Bold Type Cast to Show You
If you look up the definition of "friendship" in the dictionary, you'll probably find a photo of Katie Stevens, Aisha Dee, and Meghann Fahy. The trio star as best friends Jane, Kat, and Sutton, respectively, on Freeform's The Bold Type, and much like the show, they're just as tight in real life. In fact, when Meghann first met the ladies, she said it felt like they "had already been best friends for years." "It's crazy. That first night, it felt like we had known each other forever," Aisha previously told Entertainment Tonight about their first meeting.
Four seasons later, and their friendship only seems to have gotten stronger. "[The show] reflects our relationship in real life," Katie told Glamour. "If we're on set and one of us is not having the best day, the other two are like, 'All right, today's your day. We're going to lift you up.'" The season four finale of The Bold Type is set to air on July 16, but if you're not ready to say goodbye just yet, take a look at the cast's sweetest moments together ahead. Here's to hoping we get a season five!
samedi 11 juillet 2020
Jojo's Acoustic "Think About You" Video Has Us Staring Longingly Out Windows Like It's 2006
Jojo has been serenading us with her relatable and heartbreaking songs since 2004, and her new acoustic version of "Think About You" has us ready to stare longingly out the window on a rainy day. The song comes off of her new Good to Know acoustic album, released on July 10, and the video is just as impassioned as the lyrics. In the video, Jojo can be seen remembering the ghosts of relationships past, thinking of the good times and the bad and trying to reconcile her feelings as she moves forward, all while wearing a mood-setting oversized knit sweater.
This stripped-down version amplifies the song's melancholy mood and perfectly captures the nostalgia of reflecting on heartbreak. If the rest of the album is this emotional, we are definitely going to need more than one box of tissues to get through it. Watch the full "Think About You" video here.
Andy Cohen's Son, Benjamin, Has the Cutest Lil Cheeks Ever
Andy Cohen's son, Benjamin, just turned a year old in February, and Andy's already ready to have more kids. Despite raising Benjamin on his own, Andy's totally crushing it and having the time of his life as a dad. He's been sharing so many glimpses into their life together on Instagram and even on Watch What Happens Live, and Andy's got a little cutie on his hands! We can't get enough of his adorable little outfits, his fun pool time, and their matching PJ sets. Oh, and did we mention all of Benjamin's superfamous friends? Yeah, when your dad is Andy Cohen, of course you've got famous pals, too. Check out some of baby Benjamin's cutest snaps in the gallery ahead.
7 Facts About Javicia Leslie, The CW's New Batwoman and Bonafide Badass
Javicia Leslie is among the Hollywood stars making history! On July 8, The CW revealed that the actress will transform into Batwoman's titular character, making her the first Black woman to play the superhero. The actress - who will take up the mantle from Ruby Rose in season two - shared her excitement in a statement, saying, "I am extremely proud to be the first Black actress to play the iconic role of Batwoman on television, and as a bisexual woman, I am honored to join this groundbreaking show, which has been such a trailblazer for the LGBTQ+ community." She also wrote on Instagram, "For all of the little Black girls dreaming to be a superhero one day . . . it's possible!"
The Batwoman casting is yet another addition to Javicia's already impressive repertoire, which includes her starring role in the film Always a Bridesmaid. So, if you're interested in learning more about the future protector of Gotham, keep reading to see what she's about.
16 Movies With Twist Endings on Netflix That Will Leave You Shook
"I hate when movies have a twist ending," said no one ever, and you'll fine some of the best movies with surprising conclusions on Netflix. There's something deeply unsatisfying about movies with a predictable conclusion (even if you're a sucker for happily ever afters). From The Wicker Man to Ex Machina to Taxi Driver, we think it's safe to say movies with wild, WTF endings that will leave you scratching your head and debating the meaning long after the credits roll. Whether you're into sci-fi flicks, thrillers, or horrors, these 16 films on Netflix will leave you saying, "Um, I did not see that coming." Check out the gallery for some of the best.
Related: 29 Devastating Horror Movie Twists That We Still Haven't Recovered From
16 Movies With Twist Endings on Netflix That Will Leave You Shook
"I hate when movies have a twist ending," said no one ever, and you'll fine some of the best movies with surprising conclusions on Netflix. There's something deeply unsatisfying about movies with a predictable conclusion (even if you're a sucker for happily ever afters). From The Wicker Man to Ex Machina to Taxi Driver, we think it's safe to say movies with wild, WTF endings that will leave you scratching your head and debating the meaning long after the credits roll. Whether you're into sci-fi flicks, thrillers, or horrors, these 16 films on Netflix will leave you saying, "Um, I did not see that coming." Check out the gallery for some of the best.
Related: 29 Devastating Horror Movie Twists That We Still Haven't Recovered From
What to Do If You've Been Around Someone Who Has Tested Positive For COVID-19
So, your community has largely reopened, and you decided to get lunch with a friend, only to find out a few days later that they have tested positive for COVID-19. What do you do now?
"What to do after you are in the presence of someone who tested positive for COVID-19 really depends on your level of exposure," said Michael Richardson, MD, a medical director at One Medical, who's based out of Boston. "If your friend tests positive, and the last time you spoke to them in person was 10 feet away on the sidewalk with you both wearing masks, your risk of catching COVID-19 is pretty darn low and likely does not warrant testing." However, if you were both indoors and with each other for a good bit of time, that's another story. Here's what to do next.
1. Quarantine For 2 Weeks
"If you have had close contact, less than six feet away for 15 minutes, with someone who was potentially contagious with COVID-19 and has since tested positive, you should quarantine for 14 days," David Cutler, MD, family medicine physician at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, CA, told POPSUGAR. That means staying home and not allowing anyone outside of your household to visit.
Sandra Kesh, MD, deputy medical director and infectious disease specialist at Westmed Medical Group in Purchase, NY, agreed. "If you had a real exposure, regardless of a negative test you should quarantine for 14 days," she said. "It's always a good idea to speak to your primary care provider so they can help you assess risk and determine next steps."
2. Monitor Your Symptoms
Keep an eye out for any of the primary symptoms of COVID-19, and talk to your doctor if you're concerned. Many people experience shortness of breath, cough, or fever, but headache, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea, diarrhea, sore throat, and muscle aches and fatigue are also common. "Self-monitor your symptoms and contact your doctor if you start to get sick," Dr. Kesh said.
3. Get Tested
"If testing is available, get tested, and by 'tested,' I am referring to a diagnostic test (often performed as a nasal swab), and not an antibody test," Dr. Kesh said. "The best thing to do is contact your doctor because a lot of times testing is not available or you won't get results back in time." If testing is available, you should wait at least a few days after exposure to be swabbed, but "the ideal time is within five to seven days," Dr. Kesh explained.
Continue to quarantine until you have your results or 14 days have passed, and whatever the result, be sure to discuss next steps with your doctor.
4. Tell Anyone You've Been in Contact With
Even if you haven't developed symptoms or tested positive, it's probably a good idea to give people a heads-up that you've been exposed. "Talking to others about their potential exposure to COVID-19 is similar to talking about sexually transmitted infections," Dr. Richardson said. "Whether you start to feel symptoms or not, if there is a chance that you could have the virus, it's a good idea that you inform others they may have been exposed too so they can understand their level of risk and get tested if available."
That said, "there is no need for your contacts to get tested, unless you test positive," Dr. Cutler explained.
POPSUGAR aims to give you the most accurate and up-to-date information about the coronavirus, but details and recommendations about this pandemic may have changed since publication. For the latest information on COVID-19, please check out resources from the WHO, CDC, and local public health departments.
What to Do If You've Been Around Someone Who Has Tested Positive For COVID-19
So, your community has largely reopened, and you decided to get lunch with a friend, only to find out a few days later that they have tested positive for COVID-19. What do you do now?
"What to do after you are in the presence of someone who tested positive for COVID-19 really depends on your level of exposure," said Michael Richardson, MD, a medical director at One Medical, who's based out of Boston. "If your friend tests positive, and the last time you spoke to them in person was 10 feet away on the sidewalk with you both wearing masks, your risk of catching COVID-19 is pretty darn low and likely does not warrant testing." However, if you were both indoors and with each other for a good bit of time, that's another story. Here's what to do next.
1. Quarantine For 2 Weeks
"If you have had close contact, less than six feet away for 15 minutes, with someone who was potentially contagious with COVID-19 and has since tested positive, you should quarantine for 14 days," David Cutler, MD, family medicine physician at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, CA, told POPSUGAR. That means staying home and not allowing anyone outside of your household to visit.
Sandra Kesh, MD, deputy medical director and infectious disease specialist at Westmed Medical Group in Purchase, NY, agreed. "If you had a real exposure, regardless of a negative test you should quarantine for 14 days," she said. "It's always a good idea to speak to your primary care provider so they can help you assess risk and determine next steps."
2. Monitor Your Symptoms
Keep an eye out for any of the primary symptoms of COVID-19, and talk to your doctor if you're concerned. Many people experience shortness of breath, cough, or fever, but headache, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea, diarrhea, sore throat, and muscle aches and fatigue are also common. "Self-monitor your symptoms and contact your doctor if you start to get sick," Dr. Kesh said.
3. Get Tested
"If testing is available, get tested, and by 'tested,' I am referring to a diagnostic test (often performed as a nasal swab), and not an antibody test," Dr. Kesh said. "The best thing to do is contact your doctor because a lot of times testing is not available or you won't get results back in time." If testing is available, you should wait at least a few days after exposure to be swabbed, but "the ideal time is within five to seven days," Dr. Kesh explained.
Continue to quarantine until you have your results or 14 days have passed, and whatever the result, be sure to discuss next steps with your doctor.
4. Tell Anyone You've Been in Contact With
Even if you haven't developed symptoms or tested positive, it's probably a good idea to give people a heads-up that you've been exposed. "Talking to others about their potential exposure to COVID-19 is similar to talking about sexually transmitted infections," Dr. Richardson said. "Whether you start to feel symptoms or not, if there is a chance that you could have the virus, it's a good idea that you inform others they may have been exposed too so they can understand their level of risk and get tested if available."
That said, "there is no need for your contacts to get tested, unless you test positive," Dr. Cutler explained.
POPSUGAR aims to give you the most accurate and up-to-date information about the coronavirus, but details and recommendations about this pandemic may have changed since publication. For the latest information on COVID-19, please check out resources from the WHO, CDC, and local public health departments.
Bill Hader and Rachel Bilson Have Split After Less Than a Year of Dating
Six months after going public with their relationship, Bill Hader and Rachel Bilson have split. According to People, the breakup was amicable and neither Bill nor Rachel have commented on the split. The news comes after the former couple made their relationship red-carpet official at the 2020 Golden Globes.
The pair reportedly met and became friends back in 2013 when they costarred in The To Do List. At the time, Rachel was seeing Star Wars' Hayden Christensen, with whom she shares daughter Briar Rose. Rachel and Hayden officially separated in 2017, and in 2018, Bill and his then-wife Maggie Carey - whom he shares three daughters with - settled their divorce. Rumors that Bill and Rachel were dating first began swirling in December 2019 when they were spotted having coffee in Bill's hometown of Tulsa, OK, but the official details of when their relationship began remain private.
These Photos of Victoria and Harper Beckham Are So Cute, Your Heart Might Explode
We always love seeing the Beckham family out and about, but we have to admit that we have a soft spot for Victoria and Harper's adorable mommy-and-me moments. Whether they are dancing in the sun, trying out some makeup tutorials, enjoying a snowy ski vacation, or twinning in matching Vogue robes, the duo always manages to make us smile. Ahead, take a look at all the times Victoria and Harper almost made our hearts explode.
Warning: These Sexy Movies on Netflix This July Are Dangerously Hot
As if July wasn't hot enough, Netflix's movie offerings for the month are hotter than ever. From sexy rom-coms to erotic thrillers to sensual biopics, Netflix has a hot-and-heavy movie for everyone this July - though you'll want to make sure to crank the A/C and chug some water before watching. Why stay inside to watch a movie on a summer's day, you ask? Unlike a day at the beach, sexy movies won't give you a sunburn, leave you with sand in your pants, or require you to go anywhere but your couch. Here are some hot movies to check out on Netflix this July if you think you can handle the heat.
Bill Hader and Rachel Bilson Have Split After Less Than a Year of Dating
Six months after going public with their relationship, Bill Hader and Rachel Bilson have split. According to People, the breakup was amicable and neither Bill nor Rachel have commented on the split. The news comes after the former couple made their relationship red-carpet official at the 2020 Golden Globes.
The pair reportedly met and became friends back in 2013 when they costarred in The To Do List. At the time, Rachel was seeing Star Wars' Hayden Christensen, with whom she shares daughter Briar Rose. Rachel and Hayden officially separated in 2017, and in 2018, Bill and his then-wife Maggie Carey - whom he shares three daughters with - settled their divorce. Rumors that Bill and Rachel were dating first began swirling in December 2019 when they were spotted having coffee in Bill's hometown of Tulsa, OK, but the official details of when their relationship began remain private.
These Photos of Victoria and Harper Beckham Are So Cute, Your Heart Might Explode
We always love seeing the Beckham family out and about, but we have to admit that we have a soft spot for Victoria and Harper's adorable mommy-and-me moments. Whether they are dancing in the sun, trying out some makeup tutorials, enjoying a snowy ski vacation, or twinning in matching Vogue robes, the duo always manages to make us smile. Ahead, take a look at all the times Victoria and Harper almost made our hearts explode.
Warning: These Sexy Movies on Netflix This July Are Dangerously Hot
As if July wasn't hot enough, Netflix's movie offerings for the month are hotter than ever. From sexy rom-coms to erotic thrillers to sensual biopics, Netflix has a hot-and-heavy movie for everyone this July - though you'll want to make sure to crank the A/C and chug some water before watching. Why stay inside to watch a movie on a summer's day, you ask? Unlike a day at the beach, sexy movies won't give you a sunburn, leave you with sand in your pants, or require you to go anywhere but your couch. Here are some hot movies to check out on Netflix this July if you think you can handle the heat.
These 12 Linen Dresses Are Under $100, So We Know What We're Wearing This Summer
When we think summer, we think sunshine, beach days, and cute outfits. This year, that means a cute, easy dress we can wear all day long. We love that they're an outfit in and of themselves, and they make getting dressed as easy as can be. Right now, the only things we want to be wearing are lightweight styles, because it's hot and we want to be comfortable. Which, for us, means linen, and lots of it. Linen can be expensive, though, so we went on the hunt for some more affordable options, and now we want to buy every single one.
These 12 linen dresses are all under $100, which makes us, and our wallets, so very happy. If you're looking for a new midi or minidress, you've got to check out these picks. From colorful rainbow styles to classic black options, you won't be able to choose a favorite.
Want to Know What True Friendship Looks Like? Allow The Bold Type Cast to Show You
If you look up the definition of "friendship" in the dictionary, you'll probably find a photo of Katie Stevens, Aisha Dee, and Meghann Fahy. The trio star as best friends Jane, Kat, and Sutton, respectively, on Freeform's The Bold Type, and much like the show, they're just as tight in real life. In fact, when Meghann first met the ladies, she said it felt like they "had already been best friends for years." "It's crazy. That first night, it felt like we had known each other forever," Aisha previously told Entertainment Tonight about their first meeting.
Four seasons later, and their friendship only seems to have gotten stronger. "[The show] reflects our relationship in real life," Katie told Glamour. "If we're on set and one of us is not having the best day, the other two are like, 'All right, today's your day. We're going to lift you up.'" The season four finale of The Bold Type is set to air on July 16, but if you're not ready to say goodbye just yet, take a look at the cast's sweetest moments together ahead. Here's to hoping we get a season five!
These 12 Linen Dresses Are Under $100, So We Know What We're Wearing This Summer
When we think summer, we think sunshine, beach days, and cute outfits. This year, that means a cute, easy dress we can wear all day long. We love that they're an outfit in and of themselves, and they make getting dressed as easy as can be. Right now, the only things we want to be wearing are lightweight styles, because it's hot and we want to be comfortable. Which, for us, means linen, and lots of it. Linen can be expensive, though, so we went on the hunt for some more affordable options, and now we want to buy every single one.
These 12 linen dresses are all under $100, which makes us, and our wallets, so very happy. If you're looking for a new midi or minidress, you've got to check out these picks. From colorful rainbow styles to classic black options, you won't be able to choose a favorite.
15 Songs on the Soundtrack For Netflix's Desperados That Have All the Summer Vibes
Netflix's new rom-com Desperados is a light and quirky summer movie, and it's got a soundtrack to match! The comedy follows a woman and her two friends as they head to Mexico in hopes of being able to erase an embarrassing email before her new boyfriend finds it. It's the kind of goofy summer hijinks we could use right now, and the movie's soundtrack leans into that, packed with plenty of pop songs and Latin sounds, with familiar hits alongside tunes you might not have heard before. We've rounded up the songs featured on the Desperados soundtrack - and keep reading for the latest playlist you can't miss!
Calling All Internet Sleuths: There Are More Unsolved Mysteries Episodes on the Way
It looks like your days of crime-solving aren't over quite yet! Netflix recently revived the popular Unsolved Mysteries series, releasing six episodes of cases involving UFO sightings, family tragedies, and unexplained disappearances. But if you're like us and you've already binge-watched all six episodes, don't worry, because there are more on the way. However, you're going to have to wait a while. In an interview with Decider, a rep for the show revealed that season one consists of a total of 12 episodes. The first six premiered in July, and the remaining six will drop later this year, though no release date has been announced yet.
Now you're probably wondering whether a season two is in the cards, right? Well, we're still not totally sure. While there hasn't been an official confirmation, there is serious interest. "I'm hoping we'll be chatting with Netflix about a season two, but we haven't yet," cocreater Terry Dunn Meurer told Entertainment Weekly. "We already have some cases in mind if we do! We have a database of hundreds of stories that have come in through the years. Unfortunately, there are a lot of unsolved mysteries out there that we wish we could get exposure to all of them. It's so gratifying when we're able to bring people closure and our wish it to do this for more of them. That's the dream."
The original Unsolved Mysteries was hosted by the late Robert Stack, and when asked if the show would add a host if it got a second season, Meurer said she didn't think so. "I think that we thought long and hard about this and it was a tough decision to make. At this point, we feel like the decision was the right one. There's nobody that could really replace Bob," she said. "The other part of the decision was wanting the people whose stories we were talking about to tell their own stories. With this decision, we're able to spend more time with the people in the stories developing them as characters so the audience can get to know them better. This is something we were never able to do before in the original episodes. There's a lot of story content to cover and we never had enough time to spend with the characters in the stories."
If Unsolved Mysteries does score a renewal, don't expect any update episodes, either. "We would like to [have update episodes] but it's trickier on the streaming platform," Meurer explained. "I guess maybe we could produce an extra [episode]? But we're assuming that with social media if there's a significant update on any of these cases, it will probably be pushed out faster on there. If something happens, it'll happen very quickly if there's big news because a case got solved." Here's hoping we get a second season!
Yep, You Can Remove Shows From Your Netflix Viewing History - Here's How
Tired of getting Netflix recommendations based off that one show you stopped watching after two episodes? Good news: you can remove something from your Netflix viewing history to make that stop! Instead of having a bunch of shows you haven't watched in ages clogging up your "continue watching" feed - and skewing your recommendations - there's a handy feature that lets you remove the stuff you don't want in your viewing history anymore. It's a simple hack that lets you remove individual episodes, movies, or entire shows from your history, so you've only got the stuff you actually want in the algorithm. Follow these easy steps to clear out your Netflix history now!
Want to Know What True Friendship Looks Like? Allow The Bold Type Cast to Show You
If you look up the definition of "friendship" in the dictionary, you'll probably find a photo of Katie Stevens, Aisha Dee, and Meghann Fahy. The trio star as best friends Jane, Kat, and Sutton, respectively, on Freeform's The Bold Type, and much like the show, they're just as tight in real life. In fact, when Meghann first met the ladies, she said it felt like they "had already been best friends for years." "It's crazy. That first night, it felt like we had known each other forever," Aisha previously told Entertainment Tonight about their first meeting.
Four seasons later, and their friendship only seems to have gotten stronger. "[The show] reflects our relationship in real life," Katie told Glamour. "If we're on set and one of us is not having the best day, the other two are like, 'All right, today's your day. We're going to lift you up.'" The season four finale of The Bold Type is set to air on July 16, but if you're not ready to say goodbye just yet, take a look at the cast's sweetest moments together ahead. Here's to hoping we get a season five!
15 Songs on the Soundtrack For Netflix's Desperados That Have All the Summer Vibes
Netflix's new rom-com Desperados is a light and quirky summer movie, and it's got a soundtrack to match! The comedy follows a woman and her two friends as they head to Mexico in hopes of being able to erase an embarrassing email before her new boyfriend finds it. It's the kind of goofy summer hijinks we could use right now, and the movie's soundtrack leans into that, packed with plenty of pop songs and Latin sounds, with familiar hits alongside tunes you might not have heard before. We've rounded up the songs featured on the Desperados soundtrack - and keep reading for the latest playlist you can't miss!
Calling All Internet Sleuths: There Are More Unsolved Mysteries Episodes on the Way
It looks like your days of crime-solving aren't over quite yet! Netflix recently revived the popular Unsolved Mysteries series, releasing six episodes of cases involving UFO sightings, family tragedies, and unexplained disappearances. But if you're like us and you've already binge-watched all six episodes, don't worry, because there are more on the way. However, you're going to have to wait a while. In an interview with Decider, a rep for the show revealed that season one consists of a total of 12 episodes. The first six premiered in July, and the remaining six will drop later this year, though no release date has been announced yet.
Now you're probably wondering whether a season two is in the cards, right? Well, we're still not totally sure. While there hasn't been an official confirmation, there is serious interest. "I'm hoping we'll be chatting with Netflix about a season two, but we haven't yet," cocreater Terry Dunn Meurer told Entertainment Weekly. "We already have some cases in mind if we do! We have a database of hundreds of stories that have come in through the years. Unfortunately, there are a lot of unsolved mysteries out there that we wish we could get exposure to all of them. It's so gratifying when we're able to bring people closure and our wish it to do this for more of them. That's the dream."
The original Unsolved Mysteries was hosted by the late Robert Stack, and when asked if the show would add a host if it got a second season, Meurer said she didn't think so. "I think that we thought long and hard about this and it was a tough decision to make. At this point, we feel like the decision was the right one. There's nobody that could really replace Bob," she said. "The other part of the decision was wanting the people whose stories we were talking about to tell their own stories. With this decision, we're able to spend more time with the people in the stories developing them as characters so the audience can get to know them better. This is something we were never able to do before in the original episodes. There's a lot of story content to cover and we never had enough time to spend with the characters in the stories."
If Unsolved Mysteries does score a renewal, don't expect any update episodes, either. "We would like to [have update episodes] but it's trickier on the streaming platform," Meurer explained. "I guess maybe we could produce an extra [episode]? But we're assuming that with social media if there's a significant update on any of these cases, it will probably be pushed out faster on there. If something happens, it'll happen very quickly if there's big news because a case got solved." Here's hoping we get a second season!
Yep, You Can Remove Shows From Your Netflix Viewing History - Here's How
Tired of getting Netflix recommendations based off that one show you stopped watching after two episodes? Good news: you can remove something from your Netflix viewing history to make that stop! Instead of having a bunch of shows you haven't watched in ages clogging up your "continue watching" feed - and skewing your recommendations - there's a handy feature that lets you remove the stuff you don't want in your viewing history anymore. It's a simple hack that lets you remove individual episodes, movies, or entire shows from your history, so you've only got the stuff you actually want in the algorithm. Follow these easy steps to clear out your Netflix history now!
vendredi 10 juillet 2020
22 Face Masks That'll Go With Everything You Own
Since the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending that all Americans wear some kind of face covering when out in public, we've been stocking up on cloth face masks. Now that we've gotten a few, we're starting to figure out what we like and what feels comfortable to us. We know that, generally, we like masks with elastic hooks over the ears because they're comfortable. We've also tried masks with fun prints, but we really like plain black options.
Black goes with everything, and it's just more streamlined than colorful prints. They're also great options for kids and family members who may be feeling reluctant to get on board with wearing a mask. You won't regret having a few of these on hand. Just keep reading to shop our picks!
22 Face Masks That'll Go With Everything You Own
Since the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending that all Americans wear some kind of face covering when out in public, we've been stocking up on cloth face masks. Now that we've gotten a few, we're starting to figure out what we like and what feels comfortable to us. We know that, generally, we like masks with elastic hooks over the ears because they're comfortable. We've also tried masks with fun prints, but we really like plain black options.
Black goes with everything, and it's just more streamlined than colorful prints. They're also great options for kids and family members who may be feeling reluctant to get on board with wearing a mask. You won't regret having a few of these on hand. Just keep reading to shop our picks!
This Creamy Avocado Lime Ice Cream Is Inspired by the Flavors of Mexico
Summer is my personal excuse to try even the most surprising ice cream flavors, and this Helados La Neta avocado lime ice cream has my taste buds ready for a treat. Helados La Neta - which takes its name from the Spanish phrase "la neta," meaning "the truth" - is ice cream inspired by Mexican culture, and that aims to bring people together with nostalgic flavors. "La Neta is a unique journey of flavor honoring Mexican roots and traditions, a celebration of the differences that enrich us as a nation, and a recognition to the strong force we all are united as just one vibrant multicultural community," the brand said in a press release.
Other flavors in the line include Mexican vanilla, classic horchata, strawberries and cream, chocolate and cinnamon, coconut cream, and rum raisin. The ice cream is currently available for $7 per pint at Walmart, H-E-B, Kroger, Safeway, Shoprite, The Fresh Market, and other specialty grocery stores nationwide. Keep reading to take a closer look at what's under the lid of each flavor, and shop the flavorful desserts for yourself online ahead.
The New Generation of Ladies in Reggaetón and Latin Trap Demand Your Attention
It can take some women well into their 30s to unlearn lifelong lessons of subservience and demand what they desire in the bedroom, but 26-year-old Cazzu is already making music that prioritizes her sexuality. The Argentine singer-rapper's airy voice is often heard alongside reggaetoneros in songs where they stunt their sexual prowess – yet her verses are routinely the edgiest of all.
"Como yo, ninguna, yo le gano a todas / Ven cómeme toda," ("Like me, there isn't another, I beat all of them / Come eat all of me"), she sings in the 2018 hit "Toda (Remix)," which helped catapult her to international fame. The ascending sensual voice in el movimiento credits her ability to openly express her carnal cravings through song to the growing force of women in Latin trap and reggaetón.
"We now feel more comfortable and liberated to say what we want to say in our music. I feel like I'm not always trying to talk about how to be a woman, but just making music, simply making art," Cazzu, born Julieta Cazzuchelli, tells POPSUGAR during a phone call from her home music studio in Buenos Aires.
While women have always had a role in reggaetón, up until recently, it was largely limited to dancers and back-up singers. In the days of paris de marquesina of the late '90s and early '00s, women's tantalizing moans and twists authenticated the male artists' claims of corporeal mastery.
Although legendary rapera Ivy Queen fiercely challenged her contemporaries' overt objectification and misogynistic lyrics, she was long the only woman given a mainstream platform to do so, to such an extent that the early contributions of fellow female rappers like Puerto Rico's Lisa M and the Dominican Republic's Demphra are habitually forgotten. She wasn't the only woman in the game, but in a male-dominated genre, Ivy, the undeniable reina del reggaetón, was the only one who was allowed to shine.
During the genre's second coming, there are several female faces. Singers like Natti Natasha, Karol G, Anitta, and Becky G have not only infiltrated the old boys' club, but they are among reggaetón and trap en Español's most dominant voices.
Last year, Colombiana Karol G and Dominican-born Natti Natasha became the first women in more than four years to be nominated for Best New Artist at the 2019 Latin Billboard awards. During the Premio Lo Nuestro award show that same year, Natti had more nominations than any other artist, male or female, and she nabbed four awards, two of them alongside California-based Chicana Becky G for their joint hit "Sin Pijama."
Together, the women [...] are taking up space. They are present. They are bold. They are sexually explicit. They are powerful. They are united.
Together, the women, who have bangers throughout Billboard's Hot Latin charts, are taking up space. They are present. They are bold. They are sexually explicit. They are powerful. They are united. Yet, they are also just four women.
"There's more than before, but there's still not enough. Look at the men. Count them. You can't. But you can count the girls on one hand," Catalyna, an emerging Orlando, Fla.-based singer signed to reggaetón heavyweight Yandel's Y Entertainment, tells POPSUGAR from her recording studio. "But there are a lot of girls out there. I see them. We just haven't blown yet."
The folky soul-voiced Puerto Rico-born songstress is among the newer generation of talented and energetic female artists sizzling in el movimiento's underground that have yet to detonate into the mainstream. They are singers and rappers inspired by the genre's tra-tra originators and empowered by the solidarity of current pop matriarchs.
They are blending boom-bap reggaetón beats with slowed-down trap sounds, R&B runs, pop appeal, and punk-rock aesthetics. They hail from the genre's birthplace in the Caribbean as well as Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Peru, and the multitudes of Latinx-populated cities in the US.
They make music for the mamis que mandan, for the self-assured girls who don't "change for no d*ck," for the boss ladies who hustle to pay their own rent, for the autonomous shorties who have their "cuerpos y almas desnudas," and for the independent women who'd rather be shaking their ass than waiting at home for cheating lovers to act right. But they each offer something fresh and distinct to the genre.
"Hearing amazing music and talent from several women gives you variety. With only four, you're getting the same sound over and over. Even if it's good, that's not enough," says the Dominican-born and New York-raised Jenn Morel from her home in Los Angeles.
The blistering dancer-rapera is inspired by the OGs: Ivy, Daddy Yankee, and El General. Their influence is conspicuous in her hard delivery of lightning-fast rhymes. "Preferiste jugar, ahora me va a conocer / Yo me voy con mi combo a fuego / Nadie no' va a parar, aquí vamo' a amanecer / Que se prenda este sandungueo" ("You preferred to play, now you're going to know me / I am going with my combo on fire / No one is going to stop, we're going till dawn / Let this party light up"), she raps in her April bop "No Quiero Novio" featuring fellow soaring acts Mariah and Elisama.
As Jenn reintroduces the old-school gruff to a genre she says has gotten "un poquito suave" ("a little soft"), others are embracing the gentler stylings, blending unhurried rhythms with R&B lush. Paloma Mami is the proprietress of the soul and reggaetón musical crossroad. The New York City-born, 20-year-old Chilena effortlessly places her buttery rifts over slowed-down, pan-Caribbean rhythms, delivering Spanglish hits that incite confidence in their millennial and Gen Z femme listeners.
"Mi cuerpo es un arte / Nadie lo toca, soy como la Mona Lisa" ("My body is art / No one touches it, I'm like the Mona Lisa"), she sings in "No Te Enamores," her first single under Sony Music Entertainment. In 2018, she became the first Chilean artist to snag a deal with the record label.
"Having multiple females in the game is inspiring. You have different points of views you can connect with. We haven't had that," the entrancing singer, born Paloma Rocío Castillo, tells POPSUGAR from her hotel room in Miami, adding that she wants to bring elegance to a genre that's more often associated with vulgarity.
Meanwhile, Cazzu thrives in the obscene. When she's not bragging about having a "doctorate in sex," she's rapping about drugs and violence. But, as a woman, she says her foul-mouthed musical storytelling isn't expected, welcomed, or even believed most of the time.
"It's weird that a girl is talking about drugs. But to be a woman doesn't take away the possibility of living a bad, dangerous, or ugly life," she says. "It's my dream and expectation that women can be free from conditions. I want us to be free to make music that we want to make, sound how we want to sound, and dress how we want to dress without being prosecuted or seen as fake."
Like her, a wave of young artists are on the come up in rap en Español. In Colombia, Farina's hard-hitting, accelerated flow helped pave the way for the South American country's musical explosion that birthed the global careers of Karol G, J Balvin and Maluma. But her talent, steadily gaining recognition after she was signed by Sony Music US Latin in 2018, hasn't crossed borders like her contemporaries – yet.
It's my dream and expectation that women can be free from conditions.
In the US, a handful of bilingual rappers are also flirting with Latin trap. Some, like Harlem-based Dominican-Cuban hitmaker Melii, naturally tosses Spanish bars into her mostly-English bangers like "Nena" and "HML." Others, like Miami-born Puerto Rican-Cuban hazy trapera Mariah spits chiefly in Spanish, occasionally sprinkling slow-pounding rhymes in her second tongue.
For Peruana Anna Mvze, who has been making "Latina heat" in Washington DC, for several years, flowing uniformly between both languages has become a hallmark. "Soy la mas dura, ella es feca. She might be cute, but her attitude fea," she raps in her single "Sí o No."
As el movimiento reemerges on the international stage, women's names are as prominent as many of the genre's leading male performers. But their force has yet to be realized, or even fully imagined. While men are entering the scene almost daily and landing collaborations with major talents like Daddy Yankee and Bad Bunny just as quickly, the feminine voices in the mainstream remain barely a quintet. For the hungry young ladies next up, that's not enough. Their thunderous arrival, they say, is long overdue.
"Women deserve the same. It's wack that it's always been the guys moving. It's about time. It's past time. After all, who run the world? Girls," Paloma Mami says.
Bad Bunny Gets Real About Tackling Machismo in Reggaetón in Historic Playboy Cover
Bad Bunny continues making history, this time becoming the first man - other than Hugh Hefner - and first Latino man to appear solo on the cover of Playboy. The whole feature, written by Venezuelan American E.R. Pulgar and photographed by STILLZ, is as eccentrically real as Bad Bunny is, seamlessly navigating through his artistic persona and Benito Martínez while addressing each topic of discussion with incomparable authenticity.
One of those topics happens to be something Bad Bunny has been very vocal about for the past few years: tackling machismo not only in Latin music, but in Latin culture. "The music industry and society in general [treat women] like they're nothing," he said. "Women are human beings and deserve respect and the same treatment as anybody else."
He's used his platform to get the conversation going. Bad Bunny showed up at the Latin Billboards last year with neon yellow stiletto nails, saying he got them done because he wanted to feel pretty for such an important event. He advocated for trans rights during an appearance on The Tonight Show. And in his song and music video for "Yo Perreo Sola," he sings about women reclaiming their power while dressed in drag - and looking amazing.
Everything he does, he says is to make reggaetón enjoyable and accessible to everyone. "There's nothing worse than being somewhere and feeling like you don't belong," he said. "I've been trying to make sure everybody feels part of the culture of reggaetón. I want to make sure they feel that they have someone there, that friend that can stand up for them."
He added that he has a responsibility to educate people to make the Latin community a more inclusive one. "I think I have an audience split in two: fans of Bad Bunny and fans of reggaetón itself, and I want to merge the two," Bad Bunny said. "I feel I have a big sector to educate. There's a lot of people who won't pay attention to other people calling them out, but they follow Bad Bunny. If he tells them what's good, maybe they can grow as people and come to accept others."
From loving and being intimate with whoever you choose, to identifying however you want to identify, Bad Bunny says we should all be accepted for living our most authentic lives. "In the end, we are human beings. Everybody feels, everybody falls in love with whoever they're meant to."
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