If you’ve ever ruminated on your own death, chances are you’ve considered a massive heart attack mid-orgasm while being ridden reverse cowgirl as a preferable way to go. But how likely is that, really? Let’s take a look at a few ways that sex affects the health...
For seven years, Tim Roscoe worked as a fund-raiser for the University of Virginia, taking upwards of 20 flights per month to solicit donations from alumni all across the country and world. During that period, he was asked to change seats with a fellow passenger on just...
There’s a lot happening in today’s world that makes it hard to get out of bed — and we’re not talking about binge-watching TV shows or discounted Egyptian cotton. The modern experience is just… well, rough. How, then, can you see the world through more rose-tinted glasses? How, if one were...
Returning to the gym in January after the Christmas break — or maybe after a 12-month gap since the last time you tried to do this, but discovered your resolutions were as weak as your New Year’s morning stools — can cause a degree of trepidation. And it should: Your body,...
According to new research from the University of Reading and the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, hyper-masculine men — defined as those who exhibit traits such as competitiveness and aggressiveness — may be more likely to take part in pain research studies. Annoyingly, this could be skewing our understanding of...
Americans are supposedly traveling more than ever before. But you’d never be able to tell based on how much we complain about never being able to get away. Blame it on the wanderlust inspired by Instagram, the FOMO inspired by Facebook or just the drudgery of life:...
Given the ubiquity of smartphones — and the fact that we’re essentially tethered to them at all times — it’s strange to think that we’re not reading enough. But as modern life has provided more and more distractions, we’re reading less and less books. Whether you want to actually read the...
If you’ve ever done a major high intensity workout, you’ll know the feeling: Your temperature suddenly goes atomic, exhaustion grips your limbs and a wave of nausea hits your gut like a tsunami. Your trainer hears your complaints and barks back, “That’s weakness leaving your body! Keep going!”...
It shouldn’t be a surprise that living life to the fullest is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions — it’s what we all want to do (when we’re not simply trying to survive the madness of the current world, that is). But how do you even know...
Nearly half of all Americans spend their entire paycheck — or more — every month. It’s no wonder: Stuff’s expensive these days, and raises are hard to come by. And despite the recent uptick in the stock market, the idea that the economy has improved in recent years seems theoretical and...
Potty Talk is a one-panel comic about the funny thoughts, observations and fears men have in the bathroom. This week’s is from illustrator Burton Durand. Check out his Instagram here.
Here’s the least surprising thing you’ll hear over the next few weeks: “I’m on a diet.” Or: “I joined a gym.” Or: “I’m trying to lose some weight.” And for good reason: We’re a seriously out-of-shape species these days. In fact, less than 5 percent of adults...
