Summer is almost upon us and men everywhere are gearing up for a season of shirtless fun in the sun, whether on the beach or poolside. And, for many of us, that means confronting what a long winter of poor eating habits and hibernation-like levels of inactivity did to our physiques. RELATED: Fitness Awards 2024: Best Fitness Tech To be sure, priority number one is cleaning up your diet and getting back into some kind of exercise routine, whether that’s hitting the weights or starting a running regime. But there’s another way to ramp up your fat loss with minimal strain on your energy or motiva ..read more

Considering how much most people care about sex (and, for instance, how none of us would exist without it), it’s not surprising that we’ve constructed elaborate, sometimes even poetic, vocabularies to describe all the things we see, do and feel between the sheets — and en route to getting there. But with all the slang sex terms floating around there (and there are always new ones being created) it can be hard to keep track of what they all mean. RELATED: All the Modern Dating Slang You Need to Know Someone could say, “I thought he was a twink, but apparently my gaydar is way off, because then ..read more

The Story What do men actually desire when it comes to sex? A recent survey by sex toy brand Arcwave suggests that men might be less about the macho, sexually dominant image than is often portrayed in media. The brand surveyed nearly 1,400 male sex toy users to get their opinions on sex, including things like “What do men think about sex?,” “What gets men into the mood for sex?,” and “What societal changes would men like to see when it comes to discussing male sexuality?” RELATED: 5 Most Common Male Sex Fantasies The Snapshot Arcwave claims that the study’s findings show that men “desire more ..read more

The rise of artificial intelligence has been hard to ignore. Significant leaps forward in the capacity of new software has meant that generating text and images, seemingly at the push of a button, is easier than it ever has been before. RELATED: How to Prepare for the Impact of AI on the Job Market Today, it’s hard to find an industry where AI is not impacting the way things function. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the question of AI porn has arisen, too. Pornography, notoriously, is an industry that has a long and storied relationship to cutting-edge technology. So long as people are ..read more

Str8Curious is a monthly AskMen column where out and proud lifestyle expert Joey Skladany answers burning questions from heterosexual men about sex, dating, and the LGBTQ+ community. No topic is off limits as he candidly lends advice, debunks stereotypes, and gives it to you straight — err — gay. Should you be interested in submitting a question for editorial consideration (and we will respect anonymity), feel free to ping Joey directly on Instagram or email him at joeyskladanywrites@gmail.com). The Question I am a later-in-life, newly-out gay man. There are so many terms used to describe gay ..read more

As fun as dating can be, the realities of a sexless relationship can loom over a couple like a storm cloud on an otherwise sunny day. No matter how happy a couple may seem at first, the harsh reality that they can both enter into a dry spell together is something that shouldn’t be ignored. The reasoning behind this shift is often misrepresented by harmful stereotypes — that sex will inevitably dry up in a long-term relationship or marriage, or that women simply enjoy sex less than men — while in reality, a couple can fall out of their love-making groove for any number of reasons. While plenty ..read more

The Dating Nerd is a shadowy figure whose whereabouts and identifying details remain unknown. What we do know is that he is really, really good at dating. He’s been on more dates than you can shake a lengthy bar tab at, and he’s here to help the average guy step his dating game up a notch — or several. The Question Hi Dating Nerd, I finally made my dreams come true a few weeks ago — my girlfriend and I had a threesome with a mutual friend of ours. She’s someone that we’d both discussed our attraction to in the past, and one night, things just kind of naturally progressed in that direction ..read more

Skout Coffee Meets Bagel Bumble Taffy Tinder Dating apps have completely changed the teenage dating game, making it easier than ever to connect with potential matches that you might not have ever have had the chance to get to know otherwise. But with so many dating apps on the market, it can be tough to figure out where you'll have the most luck meeting someone your age in your area. Furthermore, since you're a teenager, and new to the dating game, you're vulnerable in a way that most older adults are not. That means you need to prioritize your own safety and security, as well as the security ..read more

The Story Have you ever wondered how sex education differs from place to place? Wonder no more — sex toy brand LELO has you covered. That’s because they recently put in the work to rank the countries with the best sex ed in the world — and the top spot might surprise you. RELATED: The Top Sex Education Resources You Should Check Out The Snapshot LELO’s study analyzed the sex ed situation in 50 countries, collecting data on things like STIs, teen pregnancy and abortion rates. RELATED: Guy's Guide to Birth Control For those familiar with the stereotypes of European sexual openness, you might not ..read more

Editor's note: This article contains depictions of sexual violence. Lauren, 35, was having a good time with a man she met on vacation. He asked her out, and they bonded over pizza. They saw each other again. When she wasn’t ready to kiss just yet, he was respectful about it. When she got sick, he took care of her, which she found sweet. They eventually got physically intimate, and things felt good — until they had sex again. “He's like, twice my weight on top of me, wraps his hands around my neck without warning, and starts applying pressure,” she says. “There's no safe word that's been discus ..read more