Hi {{first_name|friend}},
It’s medical anarchy. That might sound dramatic, but how else can you describe a society where people are comfortable injecting themselves with gray-market compounds purchased off social media while MDs exhaust themselves trying to convince parents to get their children vaccinated?
The medical establishment’s ongoing lack of research and treatment for/general disinterest in women’s suffering; our newfound comfort with at-home experimentation; the rise of the supplement and beauty industries selling “solutions” for every problem; and a confusing information landscape has led to all sorts of novel trends. Such as women seeing a video on TikTok, a comment on Threads, or a post on Reddit and then going to the drugstore to get Pepcid AC and Allegra for their perimenopausal brain fog and mood swings.
Experts aren’t thrilled. Says a doctor to New Beauty, one of the few outlets that’s covered this topic, “When people take sedating antihistamines and feel calmer or sleepy, it can be easy to interpret that as an anti-anxiety effect. In reality, what’s happening is usually sedation and cognitive slowing rather than treatment of anxiety or mood disorders.” Trying to self-medicate with OTC products could also be keeping you from a real diagnosis and care. Above all else: Be careful trusting anonymous strangers on the internet!
Bye,
Your friends at Gloria
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Short shorts will always have their place, but this summer we’re seeing a tidal wave of longer styles. Some push the culottes envelope, others are just below mid-thigh, all promise comfort and coverage. Below, 14 to consider.
Love the colors, and where these hit on the leg. Leset Kyoto Carpenter Short, $240. Size XS to XL.
We own these and wear them a lot. Velvet Tomoko Shorts, $100.80. Size XS to XL.
Lightweight, drapey silk. Reformation Clara Silk Bermuda Shorts, $198. Size XS to XL.
We like the darker rinse of these simple denim shorts. Madewell The V-Waist Bermuda Short, $98. Waist size 23 to 33.
A polished linen-cotton pair for a good price. H&M Dressy Linen-Blend Shorts, $30. Size 0 to 22.
Denim cut-offs that are actually wearable. Re/Done ‘90s Comfort Frayed Denim Shorts, $195. Waist size 24 to 31.
On the right person these could be super cute. Everlane Easy Long Short, $118. Size XXS to XXL.
Love the shape of these flowy linen ones. Banana Republic The Soho Short, $90. Size 0 to 18.
A bit more fashion-forward. Tibi Crispy Nylon Stella Short, $385. Size 00 to 14.
A sporty option. Roucha Salinger Shorts, $220. Size XS to XL.
Summer office vibes, particularly with the matching linen shirt. Cos Tailored Elasticated Linen Shorts, $89. Size 2 to 14.
An easy weekend look. Adidas Sprinter Shorts, $45. Men’s size S to XL.
These are classic. Alex Mill Lucie Short, $150. Size 0 to 16.
The green is so good — no wonder it’s selling out. The Anteros Coen Short, $135. Size XXS to L.
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H&M Dressy Linen-Blend Shorts, $30
Re/Done ‘90s Comfort Frayed Denim Shorts, $195
Everlane Easy Long Short, $118
Banana Republic The Soho Short, $90
Leset Kyoto Carpenter Short, $240
Madewell The V-Waist Bermuda Short, $98
For Mother’s Day (or just for fun), we’re shopping Electric Picks. They have all sorts of chic jewelry pieces for most budgets and styles – like this classic bracelet that you could wear every day, these cool hoops, and these sparkly little drop earrings, which would be great for a second hole. (And what about this initial bracelet for a graduation gift?)
They’re offering 20% off and a free necklace with orders over $100 through May 7.
Shop it all here. #partner
The Sane One. Image via @annaryankonkle.
TO READ Anna Konkle, the co-creator of Pen15, is out this week with a memoir that tackles her up-and-down relationship with her father. It looks good – moving and funny.
TO SHOP This brand is our go-to for the coolest, most subtly luxurious gifts. We love the famous tomato-scented candle (you have to try it), which you can customize for Mother’s Day, as well as the flavored olive oil trio and the jasmine candle set. As an added bonus, they’ll look great on your countertop. Shop it all here. #partner
TO WATCH In the mood for a gentle Regency era drama-romance? The Other Bennet Sister, which is out on BritBox tomorrow and is based upon the bestselling book by Janice Hadlow, might just fit the bill. Elsewhere, there is the spy thriller Legends (on Netflix Thursday), which was inspired by real events.
TO GET This zingy, gingery non-alc is excellent, and we have a pretty high bar for non-alc beverages these days, having tried a lot of them. You drink it with sparkling water over ice.
TO LISTEN Flea’s experimental new jazz album is nice workday music. You can listen to him talk about it with Terry Gross here on Fresh Air.
“Welcome to the insecurity industrial complex.” • H&M’s doing a collab with Stella McCartney and it’s out Thursday? (We like this tee, which also comes in hoodie form.) • Trying to find a solution for feeling tired and sluggish. • The rise of “skin longevity.” • Is The Cut just a “pro-plastic-surgery psyop” now?
Image via @sandragbernhard.
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