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What If Your Best Friends Are Podcasters You’ve Never Met?

There are pros and cons to one of the most common parasocial relationships

Good Luck Deciphering the “Very Mixed Messages” of Masculinity

Should you be an alpha male or a feminist? Hyper-masculine or gender agnostic? Men’s relationships — with friends, family, society — are being upended by a cultural tug of war.

The 10 Best Sex Toy Deals From Lovehoney’s Massive Sale

Take up to 70% off vibrators, bondage, lingerie and more

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

"The cashiers at Trader Joe's ask more questions than guys on dates nowadays."

How to Overcome the Current "Epidemic of Loneliness"

American men are in the midst of a friendship crisis, so we're turning our attention to these all-important platonic relationships

After Failing to Make Friends, He Created a Real-Life “Cheers”

Sports, wings and beer can actually lead to deep relationships, as Chez Chesak discovered when he moved to Cincinnati

The Solar Eclipse in Sheep Meadow

One writer's notes on experiencing the phenomenon from Central Park

What Can We Learn From the “Post-Marathon Blues”?

Crossing the finish line can yield an oddly hollow feeling. What does it mean?

Seven Housekeeping Experts on How to Keep Your Home Enviably Clean

Including one of the highest-ranked Marie Kondo consultants

How Shoe Engineering Transformed Competitive Running

Carbon fiber technology has played a big part here

Pro Tip: AI Might Not Be Great at Diagnosing STIs

Testing a new diagnostic app yielded mixed results

Scientists Are Growing Brains to Better Understand Dementia

At least, they're growing structures with brain cells

The Training Secrets of the New 50-Mile King

Charlie Lawrence can do a lot in five hours. Here's how the ultrarunner set a new world record.

This Weird Tool Will Improve Your Grip Strength

"Elephant Balls" make dead hangs extra difficult. We explain how to use 'em.

They Call It Tennis Paradise

Sunny, disorderly, sublime: our racquet correspondent charts one unforgettable weekend at Indian Wells, the sport's desert mecca

We’re Men. Of Course We Don’t Look Each Other in the Eye.

Sitting at the bar, watching the game, driving up the fairway. What can we learn from the male preference for side-by-side interaction?