Bangkok is not — no matter what they said in “Chess” — a one-night kind of town. And those looking to make the city their oyster check into the Peninsula, an extravagant, resort-sized property in the middle of the action in the Thon Buri District, on the banks of the Chao Phraya river. Known for … Read more
At just over 2,000 square feet, centered around a literal bar serving Champagne and moss-vodka infusions alongside more wholesome, vitamin-powered Viking smoothies, the cozy-chic spa at the Reykjavik Edition hotel in Iceland epitomizes the growing “social wellness” trend. Why not hop into the spa’s nightclub-vibes hammam with a group of besties rather than all by … Read more
In February of this year, Aaron Rodgers signed up for a darkness therapy session: For four days, the four-time NFL MVP contemplated his football future in isolated darkness in a 200-square-foot room at Sky Cave Retreats in Southern Oregon. “The darkness invites us into a core-splitting honesty where we are moved beyond our constant posturing,” Sky … Read more
As experts and introverts continue to tout the benefits of self-care, “bed rotting” has become one of the most popular forms of recouping. With nearly 305 million views on TikTok, “rotting” away in bed seems to be one of Generation Z’s preferred methods for self-care. While it may sound extreme — and gross — “bed … Read more
Mexico isn’t just ocean resorts and pool parties — it’s a jungle out there. Roughly 34.5% of the country is covered in forests. The area surrounding the Yucatan, down the Atlantic Coast, is famously dense, lush and animal-rich, helping to make Mexico one of the five most biodiverse countries on Earth. But getting lost in … Read more
“One size fits all” does not apply in this case. A whopping 92% of men are buying the wrong size condoms because they’re too embarrassed to buy (smaller) ones that actually fit. That’s the thrust of a UK study conducted by prophylactic purveyor Durex, which found that nine out of 10 men opt for “regular” … Read more
Got that buzzy buccal fat or love handles that refuse to budge? Maybe skip the surgeon and start knuckling your puffy cheeks and dry brushing your bloated belly instead. Finger scissors. Chin sweeps. Full circles. In typical TikTok overkill fashion, clips featuring a blizzard of body-part kneading and stroking techniques have exploded over the last … Read more
When she decided to dive into the staggeringly competitive world of skin care, Garance Doré knew exactly what she wanted: products that drew on the Old World pharmacy heritage of her native France but were thoroughly modernized, incorporating 21st-century ingredients and technologies alongside sustainability. “We wanted efficacy, excellence and to be beyond trends,” says Doré, … Read more
From CBD oil and hypnosis to vacuum technology and thermographic muscle mapping, this year’s destination spas offer an enormous range of treatments. Here’s a look at some of the best spa offerings in the US — from Tribeca to the California desert. Aspen, Colorado Yoga enthusiasts at the Hotel Jerome in the Rockies. Jeremy Swanson … Read more
New number, who dis? Sagittarius pigskin king Aaron Rodgers is making moves and changing jerseys. It was announced this week, just ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft, that after nearly two decades as a Green Bay packer, Rodgers will join the roster of the New York Jets as quarterback and hope incarnate. New team, same … Read more
People who are spiritually fulfilled are nearly twice as likely to believe in the “law of attraction” and that they have control over their own happiness. That’s according to a recent survey of 2,000 Americans, 74% of whom subscribe to the popular new age theory that positive thinking will yield positive experiences. People who identified … Read more
They’re setting the tone. UK sexual wellness brand Roam has introduced a new collection of condoms in four shades: original latex, light brown, medium brown and dark brown. The company claims its new line is the world’s first skin-toned condoms. The colorful wrappers — which cost $19 for a pack of 12, $25 for 18, and … Read more
This bunny got a badge. A rabbit was given the rank of “wellness officer” at the Yuba City Police Department in California, just in time for Easter. The hare-y tale began by the side of the road. Last year, Officer Ashley Carson of the YCPD, which is about 40 miles north of Sacramento, found the lost … Read more
Xtina gets X-rated. Christina Aguilera shared how she gets down and dirty in the shower, on an airplane and anywhere else she can get it in on Wednesday’s episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast. The 42-year-old Grammy winner wasn’t afraid to reveal her sexual kinks, including being “bent over on a soundboard” in a … Read more
Opening April 1, RoseBar — a “longevity club” at the swank Six Senses Ibiza — offers services that may sound like they’re derived from science fiction. Guests can take DNA methylation tests to measure their epigenomes, analyzing which of their aging-associated genes are activated. There’s a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, Normatec compression boots, Roxiva light therapy … Read more
This article is one of the winning submissions from the first annual New York Post Scholars Contest, presented by Command Education. My phone beeped with a text: “Can you come to the playoffs with me @7?” This was the farthest my school’s basketball team has gotten in a long time, and the hallways today were filled with … Read more
Andie MacDowell is staying silver in her golden years. The “Four Weddings and a Funeral” actress, who is turning 65 in April, is relishing her gray hair as she ages, the star told former “Today” show co-anchor Katie Couric. “I want to be old. I’m tired of trying to be young. I don’t want to … Read more
This Goop guru may not know it all. Earlier this month, wellness queen Gwyneth Paltrow admitted to doing rectal ozone therapy, but now, doctors are warning against it. The therapy, which uses medical-grade ozone gas administered through an ozone-generator device, can be inserted in your body in many ways, according to The Cleveland Clinic. It … Read more
It’s snot a laughing matter. The color of one’s nasal mucus can reveal what sort of health they are in, according to ear, nose and throat specialist Dr. Raj Sindwani of the Cleveland Clinic. “If your snot is changing color, you need to see what else is going on,” Dr. Sindwani said, adding that reasons can … Read more
Wellness guru Gwyneth Paltrow would “rather smoke crack than eat cheese from a can,” but when it comes to blowing air up her butt, she’s all in. During an appearance this week on Will Cole’s podcast “The Art of Being Well,” the Goop goddess, 50, revealed the “weirdest wellness thing” that she’s ever done — … Read more