Mara Santilli is a freelance writer and editor specializing in content related to mental health, reproductive health, fitness, beauty, and culture. Her work has appeared in InStyle, SHAPE, Women's Health, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, SELF, Glamour, Well+Good, and more. She also creates wellness content for brands including The Vitamin Shoppe, Cora, HUM Nutrition, and Parsley Health.

About InStyle

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