Take It From A Woman

Welcome to Take It From a Woman, a recurring series where InsideHook’s Commerce Editor Logan Mahan (that’d be me) offers her advice on how you, a man, should dress, outfit your space, behave on dates, shop for the women in your life and more. Think of it as your weekly acknowledgment of the female gaze.

Take It From a Woman: It’s November. Do You Know Where Your Funky Fleeces Are?

The Best T-Shirts Under $50, as Chosen by a Woman

Take It From a Woman: Wear a Jacket With a Slutty, Contrast Collar

Take It From a Woman: What to Wear When It’s Uncomfortably Hot

Take It From a Woman: It’s Okay. Reach for the Shacket.

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

The Best 5-Inch (and Below) Workout Shorts for Men

Magnum P.I. Should Be Your Summer Style Inspiration

18 Women’s Swimsuit Brands You, a Man, Should Know

Don’t Underestimate the Power of a Slutty, Crumpled White Dress Shirt

The Best Sandals to Shield Your Manly Feet This Summer, as Chosen by a Woman

It’s Cutoff Season. Here’s How to Not Look Like a Douche.

The Best Swim Trunks Under $100, as Chosen by a Woman

I Am Once Again Asking You to Wear Your Baseball Cap Backwards

Here’s What You Should Wear This Spring, According to Cool Women

You Should Be Wearing Suede. And So Should She.

Here’s What You Should Wear This Fall, According to Cool Women

The Sexiest Spring Accessory Is a Giant Bouquet of Flowers

Take the Lead From a Leading Man: Don the Trench Coat This Spring

I Want You to Cover Up Your Neck

The Hottest Thing You, a Man, Can Wear Right Now Is a Carhartt Vest

The Best Lounge Pants for Men, According to a Woman Who Wishes You Wouldn’t Look Like Such a Slob

Every Man I Date Is Obsessed With This Fabric

Is Booking a Trip for Your Significant Other Really Hotter Than Foreplay?

Take It From a Woman: Why Doesn’t Any Straight Man Own a Bottle of Lube?

Take It From a Woman: The Best Date Nights Are Over a Bottle of Wine. Here’s Why.

A Sex Toy for Every Conceivable Sexual Situation, According to a Sexpert

Everything You Wanted to Know About Money and Dating But Were Too Afraid to Ask

Why Loving to Travel Isn’t a Relationship Red Flag

The Secret to Better Oral Sex? These Products.

What Is “The Ick,” and Are You, a Man, Giving It to Women?

The Sexiest Thing You Can Do Is Plan a Last-Minute Getaway for Her

Take It From a Woman: Using AI Isn’t Sexy

A Guide to One-Night Stand Etiquette

Help! I Think I Enjoy Working Out With My Partner.

The Year the Dating Apps Died

The Hottest Thing You, a Man, Can Do Is Read a Novel

You Should Let Your Partner Use Her Vibrator on You

Your Complete Guide to (Better) Dirty Talk

We Don’t Care About Your Muscle Definition

Men Aren’t Asking Women Questions on Dates. It’s a Problem.

Your Apartment Is Scaring Us. Here’s How to Rectify That.

This Is the Sexiest Drink You Can Order on a Date

I Tried 31 Different Sexual Wellness Products. Here’s What I Liked (And Didn’t Like).

Your Sex Chest Checklist, According to a Woman

The Dos and Don’ts of Valentine’s Day Planning, According to the Women of InsideHook

Are You Giving Your Partner Beard Burn?

I’m Begging You to Not Get Veneers

20 Women’s Activewear Brands You, a Man, Should Know

The Best Sunscreens for Your Manly Face, According to Dermatologists

The 100+ Best Gifts for Her in 2025

The Best Personalized Gifts for Women

Why the New York Times Birthday Book Is the Best Gift I’ve Ever Given

The Dos and Don’ts of Holiday Gifting, According to Cool Women

The Best Women’s Gifts Under $100

13 Perfect Jewelry Gifts, From Affordable to Splurge-Worthy

The 15 Best Splurge-Worthy Mother’s Day Gifts

Read This Before Buying Jewelry for Your Partner

15 Unique Women’s Gifts That Are Sure to Impress

21 Best Sex Gifts for Sexier Holiday Sex

The 30 Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her

The Sexiest Movie Scenes of All Time, According to the Women of InsideHook

The Hottest Thing You, a Man, Can Do Is Grill for Me

How to Buy Lingerie She’ll Actually Wear

Please Just Leave Women at the Gym Alone

Rules for Being a Good Plus-One

Your Spring Cleaning Guide to a Sexier Space

These Simple Decor Upgrades Will Transform Your Stereotypically Male Space

Meet your guide

Logan Mahan

InsideHook’s Commerce Editor, Logan Mahan joined the team in 2019. She helms the "Take It From a Woman" series, offering style, dating and gifting advice from a female perspective. Mahan also writes deeply researched reviews across multiple product categories, including style, beauty, fitness, wellness, home decor and kitchen essentials.

Take It From A Woman

Meet your guide

Logan Mahan

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