Nadya Okamoto had the perfect costume for her friend’s Rihanna-themed birthday party: a likeness of the pregnant pop star in black lingerie, based on her iconic outfit at Paris Fashion Week. Okamoto ...

Mara Santilli is a freelance writer and editor who covers women's health, wellness trends and topics related to health equity. She's contributed to Women's Health, Marie Claire, Shape, Cosmopolitan, ...

Do you wake up with a flat stomach and experience a rounded belly post-afternoon? Fret not, this isn't necessarily weight gain. Bloating is a common issue in which your belly feels full and tight, ...

Whether it’s after a fun night out filled with salty snacks and pizza or seemingly for no reason at all, you’ve probably woken up to a distended stomach and tighter pants at some point in your life.

That uncomfortable tightness creeping around your midsection isn’t necessarily what you think it is. For countless women navigating the complexities of perimenopause and beyond, distinguishing between ...

“Thyroid belly,” the abdominal weight gain that’s thought to go hand-in-hand with low thyroid conditions, has gained a lot of attention on social media recently. But the truth about the condition—and ...

Have you ever enjoyed a delicious meal only to feel immediately bloated afterwards? Or, perhaps you notice bloating during your period every month or when you travel abroad. If you’re constantly ...

Even if castor oil doesn’t help flatten your stomach, there is one science-backed pro when it comes to using castor oil ...

Fluctuations in hormones before or during a period can cause bloating and fluid retention Do you wake up with a flat stomach and experience a rounded belly post-afternoon? Fret not, this isn't ...