Venus Williams Tackled Her Health Struggles. Now, She's Prioritizing Joy.

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Hello, Popsugar here, with your reminder to do things that make you feel well. Today's newsletter was curated by health and fitness lead Alexis Jones. Venus Williams Tackled Her Health Struggles. Now, She's Prioritizing Joy. Venus Williams is fresh off her 25th appearance at the US Open, and fortunately, she hopped on the phone with Popsugar.   After a notable hiatus from the sport due to health concerns, Williams says she went into this tournament with a renewed sense of gratitude. "It was honestly just so much joy, and I really enjoyed the moment and being able to go back to doing something that I loved for the first time in so long," she says.    In July, Williams opened up to "Today" about her struggle with uterine fibroids, having endured years of debilitating pain before eventually having her fibroids removed.   "As women, we've been told so long, 'Oh, some women have more pain, some women have more bleeding. It's a part of being a woman.' So that's why I'm speaking up. I really suffered, and my career suffered, my life suffered," Williams says.   Read more about Williams's health journey and how she's learned to cultivate joy as a result of the experience.  Read More I'm a Shopping Writer and These Are the 12 Fall Items I Can't Go Without Crisp air and crunchy leaves — let that be your sign to stock up on all things cozy. READ MORE → Can You Work Out When You're Sick? Here's Everything to Know According to experts, sick-girl workouts aren't totally off limits.  READ MORE → "The Pitt" Won Emmys — We Talked to Real-Life Nurses Who Inspired the Winners "Conditions are worse than ever and that's where 'The Pitt' is really shining — showing the general public just how dire these situations can become." READ MORE → What to Know About Guided Masturbation, According to an Expert There's nothing wrong with a little instruction, especially when it comes to practicing self-pleasure. READ MORE → Workout Wednesday Alert! PS . . . There's More Before you go, here are more stories from Popsugar and beyond that we think you'll appreciate. Want to join in on football szn, but don't yet have a team? These two TikTokers have the perfect solution.  This one's for all the dry shampoo haters out there.  Now presenting: the weirdest and most excellent use of free will that I've ever seen. This Halloween, we're leaning into the '90s nostalgia. 🎃 The Fall Haul Your fall refresh, coming right up. Shop our editors' seasonal favorites in beauty, fitness, home, and beyond. PS — click here to read more from us. Did someone forward you this email? Subscribe now to get more from PS in your inbox.   update preferences | privacy notice | unsubscribe This email was sent to eroscillator2.wgaf@blogger.com.  View online    As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work.   Vox Media, 1701 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2025. All rights reserved.