How Practicing Semen Retention Made Me a Better Lover—And a Better Man
I knew tantra would be a challenge. What I never anticipated is how it'd transform my entire life.
Mental Health
Kevin Hart and Jay-Z Just Dropped a Blueprint for Discussing Daddy Issues
The two superstars go deep on how they've healed from paternal voids
Depression Won't Be the Death of Me
Fatherhood is hard enough when you’re not battling a war within. One man shares his redemption story.
Why Do Detainees Keep Dying in This Baton Rouge Jail?
In one decade, 45 people died in East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. Most were charged with nonviolent misdemeanors. Most didn’t have their day in court. Most were Black. How did the system fail them?
Don’t Expect Me to Work After Police Brutality Makes the News
This is not a vacation day. This is sick…
How Open Mike Eagle Survived His Demons Through Anime
Life changes hit the rapper hard — and shows like ‘Tokyo Ghoul’ helped him process it all
LaKeith Stanfield’s Toughest Role of All Is Himself
As he heads toward this thirties, the electrifying…
9 Out of 10 Men Have Body Image Issues, and Covid-19’s Making Them Worse
After a life of struggling…
5 Most Effective Ways to Avoid Election Day Angst, Ranked
We’re all gonna need a good distraction
Your Partner Has a Suicidal Past. Here’s How You Can Help.
Mental health can take a toll on any relationship — here are ways you can show up for your lover
Taking Kanye West Seriously Is Hard — But Holding Him Accountable Seems Even Harder
Whether being used as a political pawn or giving cover to racists and fools, his antics aren’t just harming himself anymore
Please Stop Sending Me ‘I Hope You’re Well’ Emails — I’m Not
Most of us aren’t. Here are some 2020-appropriate alternative greetings.
A Guide to a Happy Divorce
It’s never easy, but there’s still a relationship you can salvage.
The MVP of 2020 Is My Weed Man
It may not alleviate my anxiety as much as turning off the news, but…
Why I Stopped Feeling Guilty About Taking Time Off
I traded my ‘no days off’ mentality for PTO and peace of mind
Why Isn’t Therapy a Prerequisite For Marriage?
Men can no longer impress with merely looks or financial stability. You need to make mental health a priority.
I’m Taking the Week Off. Take Care of Yourselves.
Showing compassion in perilous times
How ‘Dave’ Delivered the Best Television Episode of the Year
‘Hype Man,’ the show’s breakout…
Marriage Wasn’t Built to Survive Quarantine
Stress isn’t a reflection of your relationship — your…
How to Help Your Mother Mourn When Grief Is Everywhere
Loss is loss, even against an unprecedented…
How Drinking Killed My Father — and a Part of Me
Years after he passed, dating an alcoholic made me…
One of Your Child’s Favorite Musicians Died in the Last Year. Here’s How You Can Help.
All fathers want to comfort their children, but telling them to stop crying like a girl isn’t the way
There Is No Sympathy for Black Men Struggling With Mental Health
Pursuing my own peace of mind for 15…
The Deadly Side of Activism
‘Revolutionary Suicide,’ the title of Huey Newton’s memoir, speaks to what…
How it Feels to Live With AIDS For 30 Years
Three decades ago, Christopher Cunningham was diagnosed with AIDS—yet he’s still here to share his story
From a Daughter to All Black Dads: Open Up to Us
Whether it’s mental health or other struggles, your hard work informs our own
I Don’t Care That My Dad Is Homeless and Has Dementia
What happens when the parent-child relationship can’t be repaired but the elder is in need of a caretaker? For this writer the answer wasn’t handle with care.