There’s no doubt that, in some form or other, men have been romantically and sexually propositioning women for thousands of years. But the concept of the modern pickup is distinct from how our distant ancestors would have navigated these matters, and even in the past 10 years or so, picking up women you’re attracted to has changed drastically. There are a few obvious factors impacting this shift — the effects the COVID-19 pandemic had on social interactions, the continued rise of dating apps, and the impact on gender relations of the #MeToo movement and feminist consciousness generally. RELATE ..read more

You are likely well aware of how to maintain a healthy body and functional mind – with a daily dose of exercise, a good nights’ sleep, and a balanced diet, right? – but what about the one topic you’ve been avoiding? The one that keeps resurfacing under the sheets that can hold you back from being intimate with yourself and others? When your sex drive is dwindling and you are unable to rise to the occasion, it can feel embarrassing and isolating, but you are not alone. RELATED: The Best Multivitamins for Men Contrary to popular belief, low libido isn’t just reserved for the unhealthy, asex ..read more

For many people, great sex is one of the most satisfying things you can experience. So why is sexual frustration so common? Perhaps because the flip side of how great sex can be is how unpleasant its absence can feel. And even though most people don’t actually have a ton of sex, it’s easy to feel like everyone is having more than you. RELATED: How Often Do People Have Sex? Whether you know firsthand how good sex can be or not, knowing what a big deal other people make about it can give it an incredibly tantalizing aura that the delights of solo sexual pleasures simply can’t stack up against fo ..read more

It doesn’t matter how much you love what you do — the thought of getting to spend your days doing exactly what you want with total freedom is certainly an appealing concept. Retirement is one of those far-off, one-day phases of life that we’re all slowly working towards — but most of us are resolved to the fact that retirement is synonymous with getting older and slowing down. That doesn’t have to be the case — and for many everyday folks, it’s quite the opposite. The FIRE method is a trendy financial practice that essentially sets you up for an early retirement by working toward living off yo ..read more

A lot of men would look great with a mustache, but they never even give the look a chance. Why is that? In our experience, it's a combination of fear of ridicule, inexperience with facial hair grooming, and total inability to pick a mustache style that complements their overall look and personality.   To that end, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide packed with practical, easy-to-follow tips, recommendations, and hacks by four of the grooming industry’s top experts to help you grow and maintain the best mustache ever. RELATED: How to Grow a Mustache Why You Shoul ..read more

Having satisfying sex with women is like having a three-course meal. Foreplay is the appetizer, sex is the main course, and the aftercare is — you guessed it — dessert. RELATED: The Giant AskMen Guide to Foreplay The golden rule of ordering dessert at a restaurant absolutely applies to sex. If one of you wants dessert — even if the other person insists they're OK without it — you still get it and share. In other words, if all your needs are met and there's nothing you want after sex other than to pass out and fall asleep, make sure you're not leaving your partner hanging. What exactly do women ..read more

Immunity is all the rage at the moment – and for good reason. Who doesn't want a healthy immune system, right? The immune system is the body's line of defense to ward off viruses, colds, and flus – and it helps the body tackle germs that have already invaded, too.  Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN, nutrition expert, Nurish by Nature Made® brand partner, and author of Smoothies & Juices: Prevention Healing Kitchen shares that sticking to a healthy sleep routine, exercising regularly, reducing stress, and eating a balanced diet filled wit ..read more

Zoosk Match Elite Singles eHarmony Love Again Still dating over 40? Perhaps you have yet to find someone you’d like to tie the knot with. Or, maybe you’ve finally recovered following the messy, painful aftermath of a divorce, and you’re ready to get back out there and test the waters. Or maybe you have been so hyper-focused on building a career, investing in the right deals and preparing for the future that you forgot your soul needed a game plan as much as your brain did. No matter the reasons why you find yourself single after the age of 40, diving back into the pool of eligibility can bring ..read more

We’ve talked about heart rate information before, mostly in the context of using it to optimize your training to your fitness goals, but there’s a serious conversation to be had about what constitutes a dangerous heart rate and when you need to see a doctor. Unfortunately, we men are notorious for neglecting our personal health and ignoring some obvious and some not-so-obvious warning signs that we’re flirting with disaster. And disaster, for men, typically comes in the form of heart disease: nearly 400,000 men a year die prematurely from cardiovascular problems, accounting for nearly 1 in 4 d ..read more

When it comes to natural sleep aids that actually work, taking melatonin — a hormone made by our body that regulates our sleep/wake cycle — is at the top of many experts’ lists.  “Melatonin is a hormone that our brain’s pineal gland naturally produces at night, based on lighting cues, signaling to the body that it’s time to go to sleep,” explains integrative nutrition and health coach Lianna Nielsen. “Melatonin helps you fall asleep faster. As it signals to the body that it’s time to go to sleep, it’s helpful for people who need to fall asleep at odd hours, who wake up in the middle of th ..read more