Wellness
The Real-Life Diet of Mike Israetel, Who Doesn’t Understand the Fascination With Breakfast
The PhD-certified Olympic training consultant says that fretting over screentime is stupid and explains why he’ll follow Bryan Johnson to the end of the earth.
By Matthew Roberson
How to Find the Motivation to Work Out, According to Experts
“Biologically, our brains are doing everything they can to not work out,” says one psychotherapist. But studies show that there are simple, concrete steps we can take to overcome that.
By Dean Stattmann
How to Whiten Your Teeth, According to a Dentist
A dentist spills on the science of stains, and what actually works to reverse them.
By Cyrus Ferguson
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Style
Inside the Fight to Save American Selvedge Denim
Blue jeans are as fundamentally American as apple pie. But with the country’s only industrial-scale selvedge mill heading for the auction block, the future of our most iconic fabric is at risk of extinction.
By Jeremy Freed
Wellness
Are Men in a Spermpocalypse?
One man journeys through the many movements—sci-fi startups, DIY donor clubs, group masturbation retreats—urgently attempting to address the “crisis in sperm.”
By Rosecrans Baldwin
Culture
Mia Khalifa, Cinephile, Thinks Trap Should Have Won Best Picture
“I paused Cosmopolis to take this call,” the social-media personality, jewelry designer, and high-profile movie fanatic tells GQ columnist Frazier Tharpe.
By Frazier Tharpe
These Cardio Machines Are So Good, They Make Our Heart Pound
More treadmill, less recumbent bike.
By Jennifer Heimlich and Hannah Singleton
9 Tips for Guys Who Want to Start Running (and Stick With It)
For starters: It's a great idea to mix in some walking if you want.
By Emily Abbate
The Many Stealthy Ways Creatine Boosts Your Health
The popular muscle-building supplement does a whole lot more than you might realize.
Three Signs Your ‘Acne’ Is Really a Serious Skin Condition
Hidradenitis suppurativa can be mistaken for acne. Here’s how to tell the difference.
What Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and Why Is It So Hard to Diagnose?
This chronic skin disease can look like a lot of other common conditions
How to Use Food to Help Curb Your Asthma Symptoms
What you eat, when you eat, and how you eat can make a big difference in how you feel.
7 Surprising Asthma Triggers to Know About
Including, how your emotions can bring on symptoms.
Why Do Coughing Fits Hit You as Soon as You’re Ready for Bed?
Before you reach for the cough syrup, consider whether you might actually be dealing with nocturnal asthma.
Having Asthma Doesn’t Have To Be Your Achilles’ Heel if You Love Cardio—Here’s How To Work Out Hard and Safely
With an asthma management plan in place, you can hit the ground running as fast as you’d like.
Is Asthma Worse In Summer or Winter? A Season-by-Season Guide to Dealing With It
There is no escape, but there is mitigation.
The Best Shampoo for Men, According to Experts
Dandruff-busting, volume-adding, bad-hair-day-solving formulas for your specific needs.
How to Take a Really Good Bath
There's no better way to achieve some serious relaxation.
10 Rules for Better Showers
Besides always washing your legs.
10 Habits That Are Making You Look Older
Hard living shows up on your face.
How the Chaotic Twink Became the Archetype of the Moment
From Anora and Babygirl to Queer and even Timothée Chalamet’s Bob Dylan, we’ve never been more fascinated with beautiful young men who might ruin our lives.
The Best Penis Pumps Will Give You a Boost
Whether you're struggling with erectile dysfunction or you just want a harder hard-on,
The Best Wand Vibrators Are Worth the Buzz
Absolute magic for your pleasure points.
Read This Before Attempting to Give Yourself a Blowjob
Self-sucking (or autofellatio, if you’re fancy) is very real. But outside of a deeply NSFW subreddit for enthusiasts, good information about it is scarce. One writer attempts to demystify a schoolyard legend.
Our Collective Fixation on Productivity Is Older Than You Think
In his new book Work, anthropologist James Suzman traces the rise of the productivity-at-all-costs mindset to the dawn of agriculture.
From Productivity to Psychedelics: Tim Ferriss Has Changed His Mind About Success
Tim Ferriss on his quarantine philosophy, funding psychedelic research, and why “not everything that is meaningful can be measured.”
10 Books that Have Helped Me Feel More In Control of My Life
Clay Skipper assembles a care package that'll help you maintain perspective, live a little more mindfully, and get you (even more) ready to leave isolation behind.
This Is Your Chance for ‘the Great Reset’
Talking to the author of Bored and Brilliant on making the most of quarantine.
The Real-Life Diet of a Harvard and MIT Scientist Who Says the Right Diet Can Make You Smarter
He starts his day with a “powerhouse bowl of brain-boosting nutrients" that promote cognitive function, mood stability, and overall brain health.” Now, you can, too.
The Real-Life Diet of Warren Zeiders, Who Wants You to Find Your Inner Monster
The breakout country music star applies an intense mindset to life on the road, which comes from playing college lacrosse, taking pride in his looks, and being in love with the grind.
The Real-Life Diet of Dylan Efron, Who’s Big on Core Workouts and Indonesian Herbs
The Traitors star has an extensive history with triathlons, caffeine, and several different diets.
The Real-Life Diet of Tayme Thapthimthong, Who Was Told Not to Get Too Jacked for The White Lotus
The London-born Thai actor went from training special operations military units to season three of the hit HBO show, where Mike White made him lay off the weights.
The Best Pillows for Every Type of Sleeper
Not too firm, not too fluffy...juuuuuust right.
By Shannon Ullman and Tyler Chin
The Best Nail Clippers for Men Won’t Dull or Rust
It's time to ditch those cheap drugstore snippers.
By Adam Hurly and Timothy Beck Werth
How Many Reps Is Too Many? Here's What the Experts Have to Say
Arnold Schwarzenegger does a 360-rep finisher and calisthenics warriors go until they drop—but how many reps are actually good for you? We did some heavy lifting on one of the biggest fitness quandaries.
By Tom Ward
Why 'Time on Feet' Is Such a Powerful Measure of Endurance
An easy jog? A full-on track workout? It all counts.
By Hannah Singleton
Here's How to Curb Your Sugar Addiction in the Least Painful Way Possible
When the cravings hit, follow this script.
By Phil Hilton
Your Chronotype Could Be Key to Helping You Structure Your Day More Productively
Understanding when and how you work is essential.
By Hannah Singleton
Why It's Better To Run Fast Than Far, According to Joe Holder
Plus, how to train with your speed in mind.
By Joe Holder
Cardiologists Tell Us What You Really Need to Know About Intermittent Fasting and Heart Health
On the heels of research presented at the American Heart Association conference, experts want you to take scary headlines with a grain of salt.
By Erin Bunch
You Need More Protein If You’re Working Hard in the Gym—Here’s How Much
On the other hand, there’s no need to pound chicken breasts and cottage cheese if you’re mostly sitting on the couch.
By Jennifer Heimlich
Flexibility Is a Key to Longevity. Here’s How to Improve Yours, According to Experts
Being able to touch your toes is a lot more important than you might think.
By Emily Laurence
The Five Health and Fitness Numbers That Actually Matter
Experts told GQ which activity tracker data is worth paying attention to.
By Dean Stattmann
What's the Best Workout for Longevity?
Longevity doctors and other experts weighed in on the ideal life-extension workout routine.
By Emily Laurence
How to Get Shredded the Right Way
Dropping body fat can be a long and perilous process. Instead of relying on shortcuts, chemicals, and crash diets, why not do it correctly?
By Tom Ward
How the Angle of Your Hips Can Throw Your Entire Body out of Alignment
If you've been more sedentary than usual—speaking totally hypothetically!—better posture and alignment might start with your hips.
By Emily Abbate
Are Men in a Spermpocalypse?
One man journeys through the many movements—sci-fi startups, DIY donor clubs, group masturbation retreats—urgently attempting to address the “crisis in sperm.”
By Rosecrans Baldwin
The Longevity Gap Between Men and Women Is Getting Bigger. Here’s Why.
The major causes of untimely deaths in men are preventable.
By Emily Laurence
Prepare Your Bench Press for Blastoff
A four-point plan to forge strength gains and smash through plateaus from beneath the bar.
By Dean Stattmann
The Best Hairspray for Men Will Lock In Your 'Do for the Long Haul
Without turning your hair into a crispy, crunchy helmet.
By Dean Stattmann
The 9 Best Hair Clippers for DIY Buzz Cuts and Shape-Ups
Buzz it all off or just clean yourself up.
By Adam Hurly and Timothy Beck Werth