Q Parker Wants to Help Men Rebuild their Romance Muscle
It begins by letting go of your tough-guy mentality.
Culture
LaKeith Stanfield Unpacks the Complexities of Male Friendship
The actor gets real about the challenges and rewards of male friendship and how it plays out in his character's journey.
Race & Politics
The Savvy Art of Winning Trump's Favor through Praise
Politicians and leaders worldwide have learned that flattering Donald Trump can yield powerful results.
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Relationships
How Practicing Semen Retention Made Me a Better Lover—And a Better Man
I knew tantra would be a challenge. What I never anticipated is how it'd transform my entire life.
Self
It’s a Full-Time Job Believing in Yourself
There are no days off on this mission.
The Feed
Why Delayed Ejaculation Is Hard to Solve
Men fantasize about this sexual dysfunction. In reality, it may not deliver the experience you or your partner were hoping for.
Confessions of a Nomadic Hypochondriac
Pain, anxiety. and an attractive doctor made for a hell of a time in Bangkok.
The Mental Battle of Extended Unemployment
A long bout of joblessness has inspired self-reflection — and a column relaunch.
Does Hard Work Pay Off for Black Americans?
Vast inequalities expose a rigged game
Toxic Masculinity Cost Me an Easy-Bake Oven
All I wanted to do was cook. Why do we spread lousy advice that stunts the happiness of young boys?
The Shortcomings of the High-Powered Man
The broken men who break women.
What Does It Mean To Be Black Enough?
The Blackening, a clever homage to horror, not only entertains but also inspires a deeper conversation about the diverse experiences of Black life.
Kash Patel Orders SWAT Team To Be Designated Drivers for His Girlfriend's Drunk Friend
Patel is the Poster Child for Abuse of Power.
How Am I Going to Die?
When you're in your 20s death is a theory rather than a forgone conclusion. Now that I'm middle-aged, it's become an unhealthy obsession.
‘Black Don’t Crack’ Isn’t Much of a Compliment
It’s more like a stereotype gift-wrapped with a bow.
My Childhood on Creepy Santa’s Lap
He was my version of clowns, a symbol of jolly that scared the hell out of me.
I Stutter and I Talk Funny. You Got a Problem with That?
My voice got ripped apart on Reddit — and my reaction surprised me.
My 2-Year-Old Yorkie Proves the Existence of a Higher Power
What a dog named Chip taught me about God and love.
A Middle-Aged Man's Fascination With Death
Don’t think I’m morbid — but I just can’t stop thinking about the end.
America Has a Symbols Problem
Patriotism has become performance, not responsibility.
Weed Consumption May Reduce Drinking, But Can Lead to Screaming and Vomiting
It’s called scromiting.
Revisiting Issa Rae's Affection for Black Male Characters
Celebrating the richness of Black male experiences, Insecure reminded us that genuine connection and intimacy are crucial for both Black men and women.
The 4 Things You'll Miss Most When Your Kid's Nightmare Toddler Years Are Over
Yes, raising young children can be challenging. But here's why you should savor those times.
I Don’t Care That My Dad Is Homeless and Has Dementia
What happens when the parent-child relationship can’t be repaired but the elder is in need of a caretaker? For this writer the answer wasn’t handle with care.
Giving Kids Under 12 Smartphones is a Dumb Idea
Children may be at higher risk for numerous health issues than those without.
Are You One of Those 'Real' Men Running from Therapy?
On therapy and acting like a man.
Why Superheroes are So Lonely
Men love capes and the damage it enables.
You Don't Have to Go to the Gym
You can always opt for ice-cream curls, friend.
Ja Morant is Turning Me into Jason Whitlock
Escaping anti-Black thinking is a full-time job.
What the Donald Trump Administration Has Cost You
Policies for the few, costs for the many.
How I Knew I Found My Life Partner, According to Seven Black Men
When you know, you know.
From a Daughter to All Black Dads: Open Up to Us
Whether it’s mental health or other struggles, your hard work informs our own.
The Science of Splitting Bills With a Partner, According to Eight Black Men
We can’t all have a Gabrielle Union, right?
Returning to the World After Attempting Suicide
The years following have been the best of my life.
How Practicing Semen Retention Made Me a Better Lover—And a Better Man
I knew tantra would be a challenge. What I never anticipated is how it'd transform my entire life.