Here’s a polite reminder that you can’t “catch up” on sleep. That is, if you didn’t sleep well several nights this week — because you were out late partying; had some long nights at the office; tried to get a full night’s sleep, but tossed and turned instead; or...
There’s a face mask revolution in progress spurred on by wellness selfies on social media and our increased desire as a species to look our very blimmin’ best 100% of our waking lives. But some men who haven’t dabbled as yet are understandably a bit wary. “I...
Satisfaction can come in many forms: A sip of water to moisten a dry throat; singing overtly loud in the shower; the first sip of tea on a fresh morning; watching your kids grow up to be decent human beings you’re proud to call your own. It’s...
“The brain has a thing for novelty,” says Sukel. “When you encounter a risk, or situation where the outcome is uncertain, the risk and reward centres of the brain unleash a neurochemical called dopamine, or ‘the pleasure chemical,’ although it probably would be more accurate to call...
Buried Treasure “I’ve discovered myself through freediving,” says Trubridge. “I’ve gotten to realise the potential of my own mind to achieve goals. To me, it’s been an incredible tool that’s allowed me to unlock what it means to be human and to have the most incredible experiences...
Feet have a reputation for smelling, but in reality they do so much more. Sit down, feet together, take note. Foot in the Door Our feet might not be the prettiest parts of our anatomy—apologies, podophiliacs (i.e., foot fans)—but they’re extremely complex and hard-working contraptions. They also...
There’s a reason some animals just say “screw it” and hibernate through winter, but while it might force you indoors and freeze your eyeballs, the cold has some surprise benefits, too. It Literally Freezes Your Ass Off The cold boosts your body’s production of brown fat—which burns...
Some say having soft skin is a sign of emasculated weakness. And to those people, I say: Put on some freaking moisturiser! Your skin looks like a piece of beef jerky old enough to have watched the dinosaurs eat a giant asteroid! Okay, so I may have...
Just Relax The bladder is very complex in its design. Once the bag-like organ nestled in your pelvic area has sent a signal to the brain to let you know it needs emptying, and you reach a desirable spot and comply, the detrusor muscles contract to squeeze...
Often mistaken for being older than you actually are? Spotted your first grey hair the other day? Having an existential crisis about the meaning of life and/or which kind of soup you should heat up for supper? Whatever the reason you want to look a bit younger,...
Humans are officially more obsessed with bums than ever before. If you need further proof, just take one look at this selfie stick that allows you to easily take photos of your very own rear end. And hell, why not? Everyone likes a shapely rear. But (with...
For most men, waking up with an erection is as predictable as needing to pee in the morning. (Admittedly, when the two are combined, it does raise a sloppy conundrum.) But what is nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT) — affectionately known as morning wood — all about? Why does sleep seemingly inspire...
