Logan Mahan

About Me

Hi, I'm Logan!

I'm a NYC-based editor and journalist with 7 years of experience in the digital media industry, focusing on commerce, internet culture and sex and dating.

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My Latest Work

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An Unexpected Cure for the Dating Crisis

By the time I was 10 years old, I already knew my life as a Philadelphia sports fan would be one of pain and suffering. The Eagles had lost Super Bowl XXXIX three years prior (and wouldn’t claim their first championship until 13 years later). In 2001, the 76ers biffed it in the NBA Finals. As for the Flyers, well, they haven’t held the Stanley Cup since 1975. But that all changed in 2008.


Like many middle-class families, mine was hit by the Great Recession. My father lost his factory job, an...
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Real Men Bird Watch

One early spring, around three years ago, I found myself in an empty bar in Salt Lake City, Utah, with my dad. We had been skiing all day at Park City with my aunt and uncle, but had decided on a nightcap just the two of us. Taking a seat at the bar, we ordered two shots of whiskey and a couple of cocktails. After chatting with our bartender about the backwards alcohol laws the state enforced, our conversation somehow shifted to birding.


I asked my dad, a longtime birder, what his birding W...
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It’s a Park Date Summer. Here’s What to Bring.

Two celebrity couples — Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles and Joe Alwyn and Sarah Pidgeon — were separately pap’d this week, getting quite cozy in what appeared to be the same open field in London. Surrounded by noticeably tall, ungroomed grass, the couples looked utterly complacent on their respective open-air park dates: their tangled limbs spread out on a picnic blanket while they shared vapes and bottles of wine and snapped photos of each other. While commenters speculated if the two back-to-back...

Sex + Dating Articles

Explore a featured selection of my writing work below.
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Why Aren't Men Asking Women Questions on Dates?

The best dating advice I received after ending a three-year relationship and finally feeling ready to “get back out there” came from a coworker: After a date, you have to ask yourself, did you have a good time because he’s fun, or because you are? 


This question has bounced around in my mind in the aftermath of many dates with men I’d initially deemed a success. Admittedly, reevaluating a date can be somewhat difficult for me since I tend to drink one too many Dirty Martinis (blame the nerve...
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Take It From a Woman: You Need to Know One-Night Stand Etiquette

After listening to a friend recount a “demoralizing” one-night stand, as she described it, I started thinking about hookup etiquette. As someone who engages in casual sex, and often substance-infused casual sex, I have been in grey-ish areas myself. These situations don’t feel particularly nefarious, but they’re also not sexual experiences I get excitement or satisfaction from. Hooking up with a stranger for the first time — especially as someone with a vulva — is never going to be firework-indu...
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What the Fictional Hockey Bros of "Off Campus" Can Teach You About Female Pleasure

A new hockey romance has entered the chat. 


You might recall when every woman you know was spellbound by Heated Rivalry. The Canadian TV show, based on a novel from Rachel Reid’s series of gay hockey romances, became an overnight sensation late last year. (Season two is filming this July, in case you’re thirsty for more.) Five months later, and the internet is once again engrossed by a steamy on-ice series. This time, though, it’s heterosexual. 


Off Campus only premiered on Amazon Prime...
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Take It From a Woman: Rules for Being a Good Plus-One

An underrated hallmark of a good relationship is the ability to bring your partner to a party with zero qualms. I have been in situations where I have absolutely dreaded bringing a man to a work/friend/family event. The thing is, some of you are just terrible plus-ones. 


As a borderline annoying, extroverted person, I like to roam around a room, so it’s important to me that my partner can be left to his own devices. I don’t want to babysit you. I want to look across a room and see you engage...
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Take It From a Woman: Why Doesn't Any Straight Man Own a Bottle of Lube?

A couple of weeks ago, I attended an event for #LubeLife, the top-rated lubricant brand known for its array of water- and silicone-based and flavored lubes, where we were all encouraged to share a “lube confession” on a piece of paper. My colleagues and I were a bit confused as to what constituted a lube confession, but one sexual experience of mine immediately sprang to mind. About six years ago, I was hooking up with an ex for the first time. There was a need for lubricant; he didn’t have any,...
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The Men Getting Penis and Scrotum Filler

“19 years of eating a grilled cheese, you realize you’re just eating a grilled cheese.” That’s what Sean Lathe, a barber and shop owner in New York City, told me about the two non-surgical sexual enhancement procedures he had undergone, technically known by name as GirthFill and ScroFill. I’d asked probably the most basic question you could ask someone who had decided to get filler down there: “Why?” 


After seeing the results from a couple of his friends who’d had procedures done, Lathe was...
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Money and Dating But Were Too Afraid to Ask

There comes a point in every relationship when you have to broach the uncomfortable subject of money. Splitting dinners, splitting bills, merging bank accounts, signing prenups — all touchy, but necessary, conversations couples need to have. Still, most couples tend to avoid the subject of finances altogether.


“About 50 percent of married and cohabiting relationships won’t talk about money,” Jason Tartick, host of the popular business podcast Trading Secrets and former contestant on The Bach...
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Take It From a Woman: Your Complete Guide to (Better) Dirty Talk

Maybe it’s because I’m a Gemini — the astrological sign known for its exceptional communication skills — but I love dirty talk. Not only does it turn me on, but I find it to be a necessary catalyst to achieve an orgasm. It also communicates to me that the men I’m having sex with aren’t afraid to be a little loud. 


One search of “why are men quiet in bed” on Google, and you’ll find a flurry of results all attempting to solve this seemingly common question.


From Reddit threads to news arti...
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The Year the Dating Apps Died

In a moment of astute clairvoyance this time last year, I predicted the demise of the dating apps in 2024. Okay, it wasn’t only my sixth sense. I felt justified in my assessment based on conversations I had been having with friends, experiences being a newly single person myself and the discourse trending on social media apps like TikTok. 


Before the end of 2023, I came across a TikTok video from comedian Keara Sullivan, who succinctly summed up the state of dating apps at the time: “If you’...
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Why Your Girlfriend Is Obsessed With This New Gay Hockey Show

One Sunday about two weeks ago, I was suffering from a violent hangover and did the only thing a violently hungover person could do: lie horizontal and scroll for hours and hours on TikTok. 


As I accepted that I was going to brain-rot the day away, I was served this fan edit on my “For You” page for a show called Heated Rivalry. Set to Lorde’s “What Was That,” the short video spliced clips of two Grecian god-like men kissing, sweating, touching each other and playing hockey. I must’ve rewatc...
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Help! I Think I Enjoy Working Out With My Partner.

I had never, ever worked out with another human one-on-one. I run alone. I lift alone. I attend workout classes alone. I think this is normal, and to be honest, I look down on people who can’t go to a Pilates class solo. Like the movie theater or at the bar, workout classes and gyms are spaces where you, as a capable adult, should feel comfortable and unafraid to exist all by your lonesome from time to time. 


Also, the idea of anyone I know in the same vicinity as me while I sweat profusely...
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Take It From a Woman: This Is the Sexiest Drink You Can Order on a Date

There are three certainties in life: Death, taxes and drinking on first dates (that is, if you consume alcohol). It’s the easiest way to calm the nerves and get the awkward conversation flowing, as long as you don’t get sloppy, obviously. 


You might think that’s all you have to be concerned with — not slurring your words across from your Hinge date. But did you know that your drink order, your choice of bar, and even your own bartending skills can tell a woman a lot about you as a potential...
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Take It From a Woman: The Best Date Nights Are Over a Bottle of Wine. Here's Why.

I’ve always believed splitting a bottle of wine (or two) is one of the most romantic activities. My ideal first or second date would take place at a dark, intimate wine bar. We’d peruse the menu, illuminated by candlelight, and discuss our vino preferences, then wind up ordering the second least expensive bottle on the menu (because, of course). Cooking at home with your beloved and opening a bottle of wine you’ve been saving for a special occasion is also one of my favorite simple, but meaningf...
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Is “Loveflation” Affecting Your Dating Life?

Every facet of American life is getting more expensive. Gas is averaging almost $5 a gallon. Round-trip domestic flights are up 8% from just a few months ago. Grocery prices haven’t decreased since the COVID-19 pandemic (and continue to increase). It feels like your streaming services are tacking an extra couple of dollars onto your bill every few months while demoting your plan benefits. A good Martini will run you at least $18. A bad Martini will also run you at least $18.


All that said, i...
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Take It From a Woman: Read This Before You Buy Her Flowers

Beyond the initial joy of a gifted bouquet, many find themselves scrambling for a vase, a common misstep that underscores a larger point: Thoughtful flower gifting goes far beyond the blooms themselves. Floral experts weigh in with a definitive guide to making every arrangement feel truly personal.On Valentine’s Day, my boyfriend presented me with a beautifully wrapped bouquet of pink roses. I graciously accepted them, bringing the fresh flowers up to my nose for a whiff. Then I asked a question...
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Take It From a Woman: Do Not Offer Me a Flat Pillow

This piece passionately argues that men must ditch their sad, flat pillows, emphasizing how a quality, supportive cushion is crucial for comfort and overall well-being. Waking up with a crick in the neck is a mood killer and a sign of poor hospitality, with experts confirming that an ill-fitting pillow can lead to myriad health issues.If you have women sleeping over at your place regularly, please do not make them rest their pretty little heads on a flat pillow. You know the kind I’m talking abo...
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The Hottest Thing You, a Man, Can Do Is Read a Novel

When I first started dating my boyfriend, one of his biggest selling points to my friends was a seemingly trivial but significant attribute: he reads. Specifically, he reads novels. 


We were drunk one night and I was rambling on about Sally Rooney, an author he wasn’t familiar with, and one of my favorites. I had completely forgotten about the conversation until days later when I received a text from him informing me that he had finished Normal People. 


“The show?” I instinctively texted...
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The Hottest Thing You, a Man, Can Do Is Grill for Me

There's something undeniably alluring about a man confidently manning the grill, a sentiment echoed by pitmaster Chef Michelle Wallace, who shares how to elevate this primal act into a romantic gesture or a fun, shared culinary experience.One of my favorite genres on TikTok is men grilling for their partners.


Creators like @tylergrowthlife, for example, allow viewers into their evening rituals with “day in the life” vlogs. Typically, he pours himself a glass of whiskey, makes a cocktail for...
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Are We in a Relationship Recession? We Asked a Dating Expert.

Reading the news in 2025 somehow felt like a greater slog than ever before. If it wasn’t news of political strife, it was of the growing unemployment rate. If it wasn’t AI lapping up our water supply, it was of the dangers of Diet Coke (God, can’t we have anything?). If you weren’t reading about the Epstein files or plane crashes, you were hearing about how the state of sex and dating is also an absolute nightmare — for singles and couples alike.  


Single women continued to voice their frust...
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Is This the Year You Get Back to the Basics of Sex? 

Forget the wild adventures of yesteryear; new research suggests couples are yearning for a return to the fundamentals of intimacy, prioritizing passionate kissing and oral sex to deepen connection and enhance female pleasure.Almost every day, I log onto the internet, and someone is yearning to be kissed. 


Maybe it’s the Heated Rivalry of it all: While, yes, the show is known for its extremely steamy sex scenes, it also depicts a kiss as impassioned as its raunchier sequences. Or we can thank...
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Take It From a Woman: The Most Romantic Date Spot This Season? The Ballpark.

Forget the usual dinner and a movie; this spring, the ballpark emerges as the surprisingly ideal date spot, offering a low-pressure, naturally engaging setting to truly get to know someone.I don’t use the app formerly known as Twitter much these days. My X feed is littered with bots and AI-generated tweets from blue-checkmark dweebs. When breaking news is unfolding, it’s nearly impossible to get verified, real-time updates, with the platform prioritizing alarmist posts that drive engagement over...
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The Sexiest Cocktail You Can Order, According to Ashley Graham

Moving past the ubiquitous Aperol Spritz, the author finds delight in chilled Lambrusco, spotlighting model Ashley Graham's new sparkling red wine, Lucci, and her personal insights on sophisticated sips and bar cart essentials.After a long, cold winter, the first sunny, 70-degree day in New York City is unofficially known as Drink an Aperol Spritz on a Bar Sidewalk With Your Friends Day. While I have enjoyed a spritz or two so far this spring, and will be stoned for saying this, I’m getting off...
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I Tried 32 Different Sexual Wellness Products. Here’s What I Liked

In the five years since I started working at InsideHook, I have accumulated a large duffel bag full of sexual wellness products. 


Since part of my job is to guide you toward the products that are truly worthy of your time and money, I receive a decent amount of samples to test and write about. One category I’ve written about quite a bit over the years is sexual wellness. From vibrators and arousal topicals to lingerie and lubricants, you can find an extensive number of roundups and reviews a...
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Style + Grooming + Lifestyle Articles

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Take It From a Woman: Your Bathroom Is a Dealbreaker. Here's How to Fix It.

Forget the sad state of your typical bachelor bathroom; women notice every detail, from soap scum to scratchy towels, and it's often a major dealbreaker. Elevating your bathroom from a purely functional space to an intentional, welcoming oasis signals thoughtfulness and self-care, making a lasting impression on your female guests.Almost every time I’ve stepped into a man’s shower, the Kill Bill sirens have sounded off in my head as I surveyed the scene of soap scum, dirty razors and empty Irish...
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RIP the Mass Market Paperback, Man’s Hottest Accessory

Last week, The New York Times published a piece on the death of the mass market paperback.


The portable, pocket-sized books gained massive appeal in the early and mid- 20th century, due to their widespread availability in supermarkets and train stations and their low cost (you could buy one for the price of a pack of cigarettes). With the rise of e-readers and audiobooks over the last two decades, however, pocket book sales have faltered. Modern consumers, it seems, also have no interest in...
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Take It From a Woman: Don’t Underestimate the Power of a Slutty, Crumpled White Dress Shirt

Like most moviegoers this past weekend, I saw the new Superman film, and there’s a lot I loved about James Gunn’s optimistic rendition of the most famous superhero story of all time. The disobedient but utterly lovable Krypto the Superdog, Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor (there’s something so refreshing about a villain who’s just an unapologetic #hater) and the undeniable on-screen chemistry between Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane and David Corenswet’s Clark Kent.


One of my favorite scenes of the e...
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Take It From a Woman: You, a Man, Should Have a Steadfast Morning Coffee Routine

Every time you wake up in the morning next to a woman, you should offer to make her a cup of coffee.


Regardless of whether you’re already planning the next date in your head or plan on never calling her again, brewing a cup of coffee is one of those small gestures of kindness you should extend to everyone. (If I have to make the trek back home in last night’s dress, the least you can do is offer me a cup of joe.) Bonus points if you have a dedicated, well-honed coffee routine.


I still re...
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Take It From a Woman: I Am Once Again Asking You to Wear Your Baseball Cap Backwards

Way back in the year 2021, TikTok was brazenly thirsting over men wearing their hats backwards. I reported on the viral trend then and agreed with those aroused users, as I still do now: the simple, unpretentious backwards cap is quite sexy. 


To understand the modern allure of this laid-back (and arguably uncouth) style, you’ve got to go back to its origins. The backwards cap was first popularized by baseball catchers who flipped them around so the hat’s brim wouldn’t intrude on their protec...
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Take It From a Woman: I’m Begging You to Not Get Veneers

Everyone looks the same these days. At least on my Instagram they do. With the excessive Botox and fillers, dramatic weight losses, buccal fat removal, filters and over-editing, it’s become nearly impossible to decipher what’s real, what’s been modified and what’s AI-generated. Despite my aversion to the many beauty trends currently dominating my social media feeds, there is one aesthetic procedure that stops me dead in my tracks every time I scroll: a person with eerily uniformed, blindingly br...
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Take It From a Woman: Your Khaki Shorts Have Got to Go

Declaring an end to the reign of "sad, beige, uninspired" khaki shorts, the writer urges men to ditch the dated "SEC frat boy" aesthetic this spring and summer, instead embracing more comfortable, colorful and retro-inspired warm-weather styles.A couple of weekends ago, I was in New Orleans, where I found myself at a bar called The Swamp.


Let me tell you: the swamp creatures were out. The drunkest, barely-21-year-old college kids were swarming the premises (or more accurately, swaying aroun...
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My Current Style Fixation: Jalen Hurts's Single Hoop Earring

The Philadelphia Eagles demolished the Kansas City Chiefs in Sunday’s Super Bowl, and my Philadelphian heart has never been fuller. Not solely because it was a revenge game for the ages, nor because it was Mahomes’s worst performance all season (perhaps of all time?), but because my QB1 — Jalen Hurts — deserves a ring more than anyone. 


For his entire career, the 26-year-old quarterback has faced a seemingly never-ending stream of scrutiny. He was benched in the championship game at Alabama....
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Take It From a Woman: Magnum P.I. Should Be Your Summer Style Inspiration

My grandmother’s dream man is Tom Selleck. I know this because every time I talk to her, he somehow comes up.


“I like tall men. Like Tom Selleck.”


“Tom Selleck was my favorite — he was so manly.”


And recently, she told me that after Selleck appeared in a Speedo on an episode of Magnum P.I., it was all the women at her work could talk about the following day.


Tom Selleck? In a Speedo? Of course I was intrigued! Plus, I was desperate for another show to binge.


The original M...
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Take It From a Woman: The Sexiest Bag You, a Man, Can Carry

Not only is planning an entire trip for your partner one of the hottest things you, a man, can do, it’s even hotter when you’re traveling in style. 


InsideHook travel editor Lindsay Rogers recently penned a piece on what is (and is not) acceptable to wear when traveling. (Think sweatpants that present as jeans and closed-toe shoes). However, while we have written style guides and lengthy roundups of the best travel products — from suitcases and Dopp kits to eye masks and neck pillows — we ha...
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Is a Basic Black Tee Secretly the Sexiest Shirt a Man Can Wear?

Oscar Isaac's recent viral appearance in a black T-shirt has the internet collectively swooning, proving that a simple, well-fitted black tee might be the most unexpectedly alluring garment a man can wear.Last week, my X feed was doused in screenshots of Oscar Isaac, procured from his Criterion Closet interview. Surrounded by three top-to-bottom walls of DVDs, the Beef actor shopped around the famed pantry, praising his favorite works, all while wearing what is now being dubbed the sluttiest bla...
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20 Women's Swimsuit Brands You, a Man, Should Know

When it comes to swimwear, men have it easy. All you have to do is pick up a single pair of waterproof shorts that, depending on where you shop, will cost you at most $90 (but you can usually find a decent pair of swim trunks for less than $60). Women’s swimwear is a whole other ballgame — a very expensive, almost scam-level ballgame. 


I can’t remember exactly when women’s swimsuits became exorbitantly expensive — or when they started selling sets separately — but for a high-quality and styl...
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The Carrie Bradshaw of TikTok Has Thoughts — And They’re About Your Outfit

Being set in your ways doesn’t just apply to your habits, behavior or way thinking — it can apply to your style, too. You’ve worn a white button-down and navy blazer your entire life, right? So why stop now?


Well, because you might not want to be known as the guy who’s stuck in a rut. Plus, women like it when you take risks with your personal style. Whether it’s trying out a colorful, stunt-worthy piece for the new season or taking a trip to the piercer, we find those small expressions of se...
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Take It From a Woman: Skip the Lingerie. Buy Her a Loungewear Set Instead.

Nearly six years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent work-from-home lifestyle ushered in a new era for loungewear. Customers were prioritizing comfort during the pandemic, spending their money at record rates on matching sweatsuits and style-forward pajamas to wear while they sat on Zoom calls. Obviously, the world looks quite different now. Many of us have returned to the office and have been forced to spend our salaries on non-stretchy work pants. Still, our love for loungewear has o...
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Why You Should Don the Trench Coat This Spring

Channeling the effortless cool of classic Hollywood, the trench coat remains a spring essential, offering both timeless style and practical protection against the elements. This versatile outerwear piece, whether cinched or casually open, promises to elevate any look with a sophisticated, leading-man aura.I’m a huge black-and-white film buff. Give me a 1940s screwball comedy any day of the week: The rapid-fire dialogue, the surprisingly progressive occupations of the female protagonists (for the...
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Take It From a Woman: Everyone Looks Good in a Denim Jacket

For years, I’ve held the firm belief that every single person on this planet looks good in a denim jacket. Do I have concrete, scientific data to back this up? No, but I do have Instagram.


Without fail, every photo of a denim jacket-clad influencer taking a “candid” stroll through a farmers market or lounging on a picnic blanket aside a suspiciously pristine spread of cheeses and wine receives a heart tap from yours truly. 


As summer comes to an end and we make our way into spooky seaso...
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Can Salt & Stone's Deodorant Replace Your Cologne?

We write a lot about cologne: The best colognes for every season. The best colognes of the month. The best colognes of the year, even. You could say we’re scent-obsessed creatures.


As a woman, I don’t wear cologne, but I strongly believe it’s a nonnegotiable grooming essential for men. A dash of scent is the easiest way to generate a sense of allure. A good-smelling man is one I want to cozy up to.


If you’re in the market for a new signature scent, you can, of course, consult any one of...
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The Best Summer Shoes to Shield Your Manly Feet

If you’re going to foist your feet upon the masses this summer, at least encase them in a pair of stylish sandals or other warm-weather footwear, preferably ones that don’t expose your little piggies. Men’s feet can become quite gross if not properly cared for. Even if you are getting regular pedicures, dirt, sand and sweat will still find their way onto your feet, so let’s do everyone a favor and keep those toes hidden when possible, especially on public transportation, at the bars and when att...
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The Sexiest Spring Accessory Is a Giant Bouquet of Flowers

My seasonal allergies are currently out for vengeance, which means it’s officially spring in New York City. The Great Pollinating, as it is informally referred to here in NYC, has wrecked my sinuses and the sinuses of the many New Yorkers around me (last week, my liquor store cashier was visibly tearing up as he rang up my bottle of prosecco, apologizing for his allergies). However, I can’t be too angry about the change in season. I mean, how could I? Most of last week has been 70 degrees and su...
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Take It From a Woman: How Good Is Your Oral (Hygiene) Game?

What’s the first thing you usually notice about a person? Is it their eyes? Their hair? Their level of confidence? Body language? How about their smile? 


I’d say I’m an eyes and mouth kind of girl, especially if I’m meeting someone for a first date. 


For me, it’s less about the aesthetics of your smile, though.


As someone who had a gap between their two front teeth for 23 years and then got adult braces, I’m not one to judge the uniformity of a smile. Actually, I find a protruding ca...
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Skip the Jewelry: How to Buy a Watch for Her, According to a Watch Expert

When traditional jewelry gifts have been exhausted, a luxury watch emerges as an impressive and deeply personal alternative for women, offering both functionality and a unique story. Expert Quaid Walker advises thoughtful selection, emphasizing individual style over gender norms and the importance of a reliable source for such an investment.I like jewelry as much as the next woman, and it’s really — save for a trip somewhere — the only gift I want to receive from a romantic partner. (This Christ...
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What You Should Wear This Summer, According to Cool Women

With Memorial Day weekend in our rearview, all eyes are on summer. While the astronomical start of the season isn’t until June 21, it’s 82 degrees in New York City today, and we’re more than ready to break out the shorts and linen button-downs.


While we have enough informative, forward-thinking style guides to get you through Labor Day, courtesy of style editor Paolo Sandoval, I believe it’s vital to get a woman’s perspective on summer fashion — specifically, what we ladies want to gawk at y...
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How to Buy Lingerie She’ll Actually Wear

Women do not want to buy their own lingerie. I’m telling you this as a woman who does not want to buy her own lingerie. And it’s not because I don’t want to spend $60-$100 on a bra. (Well, I definitely don’t wanna do that, but there’s a little more to it.) 


It’s hard not to be utterly romanced after you’ve unwrapped a box and sifted through crunchy tissue paper to find a delicate, lacy thing your beloved has handpicked specifically for you and your body. Call it traditional, call it old-time...
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