Understanding and exploring your sexuality is often depicted in fiction as a one-off event, typically occurring in puberty. From Justin in Queer as Folk to Kurt in Glee to Charlie in Heartstopper, the tension and tenacity it takes to delve into—and act on—what are often considered shameful desires is arguably a right of passage for …
So, You’re Not Gay, But You Want to Explore Your Sexuality. Now What? Read More »
IF YOUR SOCIAL media feeds are filled with dumbbell curls and hot takes about training tempo, the same algorithm that might have served you this article has also likely been populated with clips of fitfluencers—like this one and this one—sucking their belly in and standing with their stomach flat like a pancake. They’re not just …
What Is a Stomach Vacuum? Will It Actually Do Anything for My Abs? Read More »
WHEN I WAS a teenager who just cared about looking cool at school, I neglected the beanie. My dad would get on me about throwing one on when it was freezing outside, but I didn’t want to mess up my waves after a fresh haircut. Keeping my noggin warm was an afterthought. Back then, the …
Is the Beanie the Ultimate Accessory? Style Editors Say It Makes Every Outfit 10x Better Read More »
Cons No drawstring to cinch hood Abercrombie’s hoodie nabs the top spot because it perfectly merges comfort, durability, and style. I’ve had mine for a couple years now, and the cotton-polyester fabric still feels as soft as the day I unboxed it—kind of like my favorite pillow after a Sunday nap. I’ve put it through …
The Best Hoodies for Men, Tested by Style Editors Read More »
Understanding and exploring your sexuality is often depicted in fiction as a one-off event, typically occurring in puberty. From Justin in Queer as Folk to Kurt in Glee to Charlie in Heartstopper, the tension and tenacity it takes to delve into—and act on—what are often considered shameful desires is arguably a right of passage for …
So, You’re Not Gay, But You Want to Explore Your Sexuality. Now What? Read More »
This story is part of a series on 10 life-saving medical breakthroughs. Click here to read the rest. ANTONIO TORRES, A 24-year-old from Denver, used to spend six hours each day bathing and meticulously wrapping the red, raw skin along his shoulders and spine. “My wounds take up a large percentage of my body,” he …
I Survived a Dangerous and Painful Skin Disorder Read More »
This story is part of a series on 10 life-saving medical breakthroughs. Click here to read the rest. JONATHAN NEMETH, 23 of Batavia, Illinois, used to wake up some mornings with intense muscle aches. At night, he was having seizures so violent that on two separate occasions, they fractured his spine. Nemeth, one of the …
This story is part of a series on 10 life-saving medical breakthroughs. Click here to read the rest. DONAVON HARBISON, A 35-year-old former collegiate offensive lineman, looked like a hearty, healthy guy. He was crushing it as a dad and educational consultant in Graham, North Carolina…until almost two years ago, when he started coughing a …
I Survived a Rapidly Failing Heart. My Lifesaver: A Titanium Ticker. Read More »
This highly-rated outdoor launch monitor links up with your smartphone to provide real-time data, video replay, and shot trace to help transform your swing. If you’re a student of the game who really wants to improve your score, this portable monitor is a total game-changer (and way more affordable than a standard launch monitor). Read …
NEARLY EVERY DAY, I eat a handful of almonds. I chew them until I’m done, and I don’t miss them when they’re gone. I eat them like they’re vitamins. Because, as everyone knows, almonds are great for you. It’s no accident that I regularly buy this product that I don’t really enjoy. Behind my dutiful …
Wellness Influencers Are Waging War Against Almonds. Could the Nut Really Be ‘Toxic?’ Read More »