Editor Experiments

By POPSUGAR

We tried it so you don't have to!

Foam Rolling
I Tried Foam Rolling Twice a Day For a Week to See If It Would Soothe My Sore Muscles
POPSUGAR - Isadora Baum
As a very active person, my muscles are always sore. Yes, I do take the time to stretch after a class, a run, or a few rounds of tabata work, but that's about five minutes, max, and it doesn't seem to
Gear & Gadgets
6 Ways I Benefited From Turning Off My Phone For Just 1 Week
POPSUGAR - Dominique Michelle Astorino
I've had a cell phone since I was 11. I know — let that sink in for a second. Post 9/11, my parents wanted to make sure my brother and I had a way to get in touch with them in case of emergencies, so the
Kourtney Kardashian
I Ate Kourtney Kardashian's Avocado Pudding For 1 Week and, Yep, I'm on Board
POPSUGAR - Hajar Larbah
If you follow Keeping Up With the Kardashians, you're likely familiar with Kourtney Kardashian's healthy lifestyle. The mom-of-three has a pretty strict diet and workout routine, starting her morning apple
Shopping
I've Pretty Much Eaten Every Single Meal Out of My Instant Pot For a Year, and Here's What I Know
POPSUGAR - Murphy Moroney
As someone whose mom grew up making tons of soups and casseroles in a Crock-Pot, I knew as soon as the Instant Pot ($70) — a pressure cooker that supposedly cuts cooking time in half — came out that I
Speed-Dating
I Tried Dating Like It Was 1999 — No Apps! — and Here's How I Met Guys IRL
POPSUGAR - Lisa Holden
Remember the '90s and early '00s before the dating apps? Personally, I was a child, but I was a child obsessed with romantic comedies where everything seemed absolutely urgent, exciting, and such hard
Social Media
If Losing Your Phone and Being Forced to Give Up Social Media Sounds Like a Horror Story, Read This
POPSUGAR - Sarah Wasilak
I didn't quit social media on purpose, though I've read plenty of stories about why taking a break might be a good idea. As a type-A person who is admittedly addicted to checking email and staying in loop
Shopping
The $87 Suit That Goes Perfectly With Your Sneakers
POPSUGAR - Nikita Ramsinghani
I'll be the first to admit that I'm not the biggest fan of wearing suits. Most trousers end up digging into my stomach, and I just end up feeling constricted like I can't move around at all. (Not that
I'm a Nervous Flyer, and Only This 1 Thing Has Ever Helped Me Relax on a Plane
POPSUGAR - McCall Minnor
I don't come off as a nervous flyer. When it comes to air travel, the days leading up to departure fill me with excitement and delight. Getting the window seat is a must when booking, because I'm constantly
I Did a Random Act of Kindness Every Day For a Week, and Here's What Happened
POPSUGAR - Melissa Willets
When I fell into a deep depression after losing a pregnancy last year, it was the smallest things that lifted my spirits, and helped me get through each day. A smile, a kind word, someone holding a door
Winter Fashion
I Drank Ginger Tea Every Day For 1 Week to Stay Warm, and These Were the Results
POPSUGAR - Jenny Sugar
These days, I'm always wearing a full-length Winter coat, along with a sweatshirt, a fleece hat, a scarf, thick knee-high socks, slippers, and pants — underneath my other pants. This is pretty normal me.
Carbohydrates
I Gave Up Bread For a Whole Week, and I Have a Lot to Say About It
POPSUGAR - Gina Florio
I'm a bread lover, plain and simple. And I'm sure there are many people out there who would vigorously nod their head in solidarity. I once ate a strict Paleo diet for a year, and the hardest part was
CrossFit
I Traded CrossFit For 80 Day Obsession For 1 Week, and This Is What Happened
POPSUGAR - Jenny Sugar
After hearing so much about Beachbody's 80 Day Obsession and seeing the amazing transformations, I felt compelled to try the workouts. With my experience doing CrossFit three to four times a week for past
Athletic Apparel
I Wore Biker Shorts 3 Different Ways, and I Totally Get the Hype Now
POPSUGAR - Nikita Ramsinghani
I have to admit, when biker shorts first made an appearance on the runways at Off-White, I instantly fell in love with the idea but had no idea how to style them. Even when I saw some of my favorite bloggers
Shopping
I Drank Celery Juice For a Week, and Here's What Happened
POPSUGAR - India Yaffe
If you're a health-conscious individual who's been on Instagram lately, you've probably seen or heard of someone drinking celery juice. It's everywhere: influencers and holistic health gurus alike are
Saltwater
I Floated Away Back Pain and Stress in a Sensory-Deprivation Float Tank — and Loved It
POPSUGAR - Caitlyn Doenges
When a new mom friend told me about her experience at a sensory-deprivation float tank spa and how relaxed and awesome she felt afterward, I didn't need any convincing. I jumped on the idea and booked
Shopping
I Don't Really Like Wearing Suits, but This $87 Style Changed My Mind
POPSUGAR - Nikita Ramsinghani
I'll be the first to admit that I'm not the biggest fan of wearing suits. Most trousers end up digging into my stomach, and I just end up feeling constricted like I can't move around at all. (Not that
What I Learned When I Stopped Covering Up My Acne For 10 Days
POPSUGAR - Danielle Doolen
Ever since I started my venture into womanhood (aka puberty), I've had acne — and not just on my face. I had it on my back, my shoulders, and my chest. Starting at a young age, I tried all the creams,
Bridal Showers
What I Learned When I Stopped Covering Up My Acne For 10 Days
POPSUGAR - Danielle Doolen
Ever since I started my venture into womanhood (aka puberty), I've had acne — and not just on my face. I had it on my back, my shoulders, and my chest. Starting at a young age, I tried all the creams,
I Meditate Regularly, but Nothing Has Eased My Anxiety More Than This Sound Bath
POPSUGAR - Natalie McCain
Until recently, I had never even heard of a sound bath, but after reading about the benefits — reduced stress, anger, depression, and fatigue, according to one study — I decided to give it a try. If you're
Brainwaves
I Tried a Sound Bath Meditation, and Let Me Tell You — I've Never Felt So Relaxed
POPSUGAR - Natalie McCain
Until recently, I had never even heard of a sound bath, but after reading about the benefits — reduced stress, anger, depression, and fatigue, according to one study — I decided to give it a try. If you're
CBD Oil
I Drank a CBD Elixir Every Day During a Really Stressful Week — Here’s What Happened
POPSUGAR - Zack Peter
What the heck is CBD? Is it cannabis? Does it make you "high?" Why is it all the rage? My mind buzzed with these questions as I read story after story touting the benefits of cannabidoil (fewer aches pains
I Drank a CBD Elixir Every Day During a Really Stressful Week — Here’s What Happened
POPSUGAR - Zack Peter
What the heck is CBD? Is it cannabis? Does it make you "high?" Why is it all the rage? My mind buzzed with these questions as I read story after story touting the benefits of cannabidiol (fewer aches pains
I Was a Nervous Flyer Until I Started Using a Weighted Blanket
POPSUGAR - McCall Minnor
I don't come off as a nervous flyer. When it comes to air travel, the days leading up to departure fill me with excitement and delight. Getting the window seat is a must when booking, because I'm constantly
Saltwater
I Floated Away Back Pain and Stress in a Sensory-Deprivation Float Tank — and Loved It
POPSUGAR - Caitlyn Doenges
When a new mom friend told me about her experience at a sensory-deprivation float tank spa and how relaxed and awesome she felt afterward, I didn't need any convincing. I jumped on the idea and booked
Crystals
Did You Know You Can Grow Your Own Crystals? Here's What Happened When I Tried It
POPSUGAR - Natalie McCain
Crystals are having a moment — and you can spot them everywhere, from trendy, well-designed homes to your coworker's office desk. Whether you believe in their healing powers or just think they are pretty,
Jonathan Van Ness
I Did Jonathan Van Ness's Beauty Routine For a Week and Got a Lesson in Self-Care
POPSUGAR - Tori Crowther
After a roaring (and voluminous) success in letting Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness dictate my hair routine for a week, I thought, "Why not let him guide me through an entire beauty routine?" I didn't have
Yoga
I Tried Goat Yoga, the Class Beloved By Celebs, and It's as Fun as It Sounds
POPSUGAR - Zack Peter
If you're a yogi or just someone who's up on Instagram culture, you've probably heard of goat yoga (or "goga"). The idea got its start after Yoga Girl founder Rachel Brathen began posting videos of herself
Dating
My Mom Took Over My Dating Life — Here's What Happened
POPSUGAR - Lisa Holden
This story is about Summer, my sweet, heartwarming, love-loving mother. At 5'6" and [AGE REDACTED], she's still a natural blonde who believes in regular exercise, plant-based diets, and daily meditation.
I Gave Up Soda For a Year, and It Changed My Life
POPSUGAR - Dana Stemrich
Have you ever wondered just how bad soda is for your body? I didn't either for almost 27 years of my life. I was addicted to the sugary goodness. I would drink it without thought — with lunch, as a snack,