As an extremely light sleeper, I tend to be somewhat of a jerkhead about how much sleep I get every night. And so I’ve been blessed with a partner who only kind of snores when she’s very tired and falls asleep on the couch. However, we’re both genetically...
Parents the world over warn us that eating before executing an epic belly flop into the pool results in debilitating cramps that impede our ability to stay afloat. When we do indulge in some poolside grub, they demand we wait at least 30 minutes before diving into...
The color red has long been associated with a range of intense emotions, foremost among them being anger — hence the phrase, “seeing red.” According to Phrase.org, it’s widely believed that “seeing red” originates from the sport of bull-fighting and the matador’s use of a red cape to...
The bathroom has pretty much become the most important room in your home, especially if you’re looking to sell it, as a fancy bathroom (and fixtures therein) seriously increases sellability. “Nobody wants a bathroom that looks ‘lived in,’” explains Alexis Lucente, a realtor with Sotheby’s. “They want things...
If you look online, you can find countless articles about why you need a urinal in your home. From The Guardian to Men’s Health to Apartment Therapy to Marketplace, they all boast about how the urinal is great for saving water; how it’s more sanitary than a regular toilet; how it’s perfect for a man...
Once an addict, always an addict. That’s essentially what Dr. Charlie Seltzer, a Philadelphia-based weight-loss physician (and yes, that is his real name), tells me when I ask him why I’ll drink like, five seltzers a day when I’m craving sugar really bad. Hell, I gave up soda...
Last week, I had the apartment to myself for three days before flying to Texas for a wedding. And while this might seem like a nice moment for an introvert like me to have some alone time, I freaked out. I don’t know why, but I was...
There you are, in an important business meeting with even more important people. The chatter is constructive, so your boss decides to extend things. Everyone agrees, and the meeting proceeds without a time limit. But then you feel the urge, one that begins slowly in your stomach...
In another exceptionally unsurprising turn of events, a new study found that one in five American children and teenagers drink literally zero water on any given day — and compared to water drinkers, those in this hydro-hating cohort consume about 200 more calories a day imbibing sugary beverages instead. This is, needless to...
David is a month away from graduating college in California and interviewing for a full-time job. And though this makes him no different from the other millions of 22-year-olds about to join the workforce, David stands apart in at least one aspect — he’s sweaty as hell....
Premature “Happening, arriving, existing or performed before the proper, usual or intended time” — Merriam-Webster Ejaculation “The act or process of ejaculating, especially the discharge of semen by the male reproductive organs” — Dictionary.com Premature Ejaculation “The sad condition of a pathetic half-man who can never hope...
One of the all-time classic comedy pairings was enshrined in cultural history in 1968, when Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau appeared together in the original movie version of The Odd Couple. As well as spawning a hit TV show, the film christened a whole subgenre that sitcom creators...