Jenna Ryu
Jenna Ryu is a Lifestyle Writer at SELF Magazine based in New York, where she covers topics ranging from beauty to mental health to relationships. She received her B.A. in psychology and journalism at Georgetown University. Before joining SELF, she was a Wellness Reporter at USA TODAY.
When she's not busy writing or testing skin care, you can find her running, painting, or watching a horror movie.
Khloé and Kim Kardashian Share a Therapist—Is That a Terrible Idea?
There’s a reason it may work really well for the Kardashians—but backfire horribly for the rest of us.
Which of These 7 Conflict Styles Defines How You Fight in Relationships?
Are you more of a competitor, aggressor, or avoidant? Find out here.
How to Resist Impulse Buying, According to Financial Therapists
Impromptu retail therapy? In this economy?
5 Signs Your ‘Friend’ Is Secretly Competing With You
Watch out for someone who’s always turning the spotlight away from you…and back on themselves.
Olivia Munn’s Breast Cancer Treatment Put Her Into ‘Surgical Menopause’—Here’s What That Means
Hot flashes, cold chills, thinning hair—SELF’s April cover star is detailing what happened after having her ovaries removed.
Is Sleeping With Wet Hair Really That Bad?
Other than a potentially moldy pillow, there are a few others risks to consider.
How to Survive a Friends’ Trip—and Actually Stay Friends
So you don’t suffer the same fate as that one “White Lotus” trio.
Is It Ever Okay to Hit on Someone at the Gym?
Because “Nice squat form” can sound pretty close to “Yep, I’ve been staring at your ass.”
Everyone Wants a Taste of Glen Powell…’s Ketchup
He’s mastered the rom-com, Western thriller, and now…the art of perfecting a signature Texan barbecue sauce.
7 Relationship Green Flags We Can Learn From Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco
Not sold on this headline-making couple? This list might just win you over.
What Does It Really Mean to Be ‘Emotionally Unavailable’?
Dating someone who won’t let you in is frustrating…but it’s not always a lost cause.
Can Side-Sleeping Actually Make Your Face Asymmetrical?
If you're wondering why one side isn't as defined or “snatched,” read this.
4 Signs of Love Bombing in Friendships You Should Never Ignore
Moving too fast isn’t just a romantic red flag.
5 Types of Toxic In-Laws—and How to Deal With Each
These expert tips will help you call out bad behavior without starting a family feud.
Who Really Needs a Scalp ‘Detox’?
There are clarifying shampoos, purifying scrubs, even specialized conditioners—here’s how much of it is actually necessary.
Can You ‘Reverse’ Heat Damage Without Chopping Off Your Hair?
Not everyone wants to sacrifice inches…or waste money on overhyped “repairing” treatments.
5 Reasons Therapy ‘Didn’t Work’ for You
No, you’re not “too broken”—but a few things could have affected your experience.
‘Intrusive Thoughts’ Have Become a Trendy Buzzword—but Are You Using It Correctly?
Sorry, but dyeing your hair at 2 a.m. is not “letting your intrusive thoughts win.”
Age-Gap Relationships Get a Bad Rap—But These 5 Tricks Make Them Work
“Babygirl” and “The White Lotus” are flipping the script…and real-life couples are too.
5 Simple Ways to Be More Assertive—Without Being a Jerk
Speaking up isn’t the issue—thinking you shouldn’t is.