Since the miracle of Cana, the three rings of dating and mating—engagement ring, wedding ring, and suffering—held steady. That is until the 1960s and the advent of the Pill. That's when everything changed.
Revenge - The Case for and Against: Would anyone still be talking about "The Princess Bride" if instead of saying "My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die," he had said "My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to be forgiven"?
Another day, another snip. How Dr Doug Stein and filmmaker Jonathan Stack are changing men's lives one vasectomy at a time.
What is “the root of all evil?” This: What is pleasurable is habit-forming. If you remember anything from this conversation it's that pleasure is the root cause of mankind’s war on fun.
Most obituaries and eulogies paint the dearly departed without color. This obituary is written in Technocolor. It's hard to read this account, without wanting to meet this “Jewish-Mexican-Redneck” matriarch.
Our reason is what puts us at the top of the food chain. We are born into this world weak, naked and vulnerable, but reason gives us a tool to exert our mastery over nature.
Mother’s Men are not Mama’s Boys. Mamas’ Boys don’t think for themselves. They are governed. They are subjects. Mother’s men are free men.
Mother’s Day is a different sport from Father’s Day. Mother’s Day is the yearly family review. It’s the day when Moms sit back, mimosa in hand, and take stock in her maternal investment portfolio.
Be you! Just do it! But not at my expense or with my coerced blessing. To require those is to pursue tyranny and injustice.
The Pill affects a woman's natural factory mate-selection settings. It pharmacologically induces women to favor the Mangina as a date and as a mate. Call it "Pill-Vision."
Imagine a black Don Draper telling women the truth about what men really think. Not Hallmark myths that lead to unfilled dreams and unhappy lives, but effectual truths, the knowledge of which, just might help both sexes escape our shared sexual misery.
My buddy is making his Planned Man debut with his first comment on the sixth Commandment—"Honor thy Father...". He shows what that Commandment means to all with eyes to see and without a whiff or sound of woe-is-me grief.
Imagine a modern woman— sexually liberated and not on the pill—with a nose for the right guy to date and mate. That's a modern world made for men and women—and for the survival of the species.
I don’t count many bad days with friends. Of course, there are life’s shitstorms—and friends are there in “good times and in bad.” (Kinda like wives). But friends—ones worth keeping and doing life’s time with—do their best not to cause shitstorms for each other.
World-renowned anthropologist Desmond Morris solves an age-old mystery: What IS it about blondes?
Hey Google, we don't want 211 million results in .67 seconds; we just want you to tell us what we need to know about healthcare proxies.
When folks say "Karen" today, I think they are developing a profile of women that is very close to the C-word
What made the West best, it turns out, is smart dating and solid mating.
Remember: The financial wizards who devise online retirement calculators do so because they want to scare you into investing with them.
Few books stand the test of time. George Gilder’s “Sexual Suicide” is one of them.
So how do you teach your kid, if not to fear death, then at least to respect it?
Both will be better served if you see the other as a “cell mate.” When you say, “I do” say it to your soulmate.
Home-ownership is a kind of personal Everest. Here are the five secrets you need to know before starting your climb.
Guy took our cause and went through the simple process that made it a plan — and did so on tape. Verdict: Easy-peasy, no reason to get queasy.
What do a Navy SEAL, a best-selling author, a college professor, a fitness guru, a brewery founder and an entrepreneur all have in common? They're all Mark Devine.
Yeah, you know you’ll need one for that DUI arrest and your divorce. But you may not be thinking about lawyers the way you should. Here’s a grown-up’s guide to legal help.
Should you workout at home or a gym? That's a personal decision. But don't forget it's a personal finance decision, too. If you want to save money and workout at home, here are six great pieces of gear to get you started.
Would you go to see a doctor if the doc were on your desktop?
Actor Bill Murray has turned being a celebrity into an art-form full of pranks that deliver joy to others around him in his hometown of Charleston SC. And another local celebrity in Charleston named Bob shows how anyone can become a local celebrity.
There are many reasons why we hate self-help books, but one of the biggest is that self-help gurus only seem able to succeed if they prove to you that you suck and they don’t—this guy is the exception.
Wake up from this nightmare and have a good hard look—a Christian look—at who men and women really are, and at why marriage of the Christian sort is an antidote to the ugly truth about men and women that the egalitarian dream makes impossible to see.
Want to bring a higher level of fitness to both your body and your mind? If so, here's how to choose a martial art that will give you greater control, greater confidence in a fight, greater balance — and maybe even give you the thrill of breaking a few boards.
The cardinal sin of any first date — hell, any date — is boredom. Here are some shake-it-up ideas that will provide an interesting date whether you ultimately hit it off or not.
Think you can avoid opportunities to gamble? A double-sawbuck sez you're wrong.
'Because I always took care of everybody, everybody wanted to work for me.'
'Do I look fat in this?' is not a question. It's a test—to see if you remember what Nancy Reagan taught you about drugs: Just say no.
Some career counseling from a very wise guy: "If you go from a soldier to a capo, it's because you earned your way to the top."
Charles Evers, who died a year ago this month, is the great unknown civil rights hero, and what he believed is more meaningful now than ever
After a two-year pandemic hiatus, classrooms are finally headed back to normalcy. While it’s a relief for parents, it’s going to take decades to absorb the brutal consequences of COVID on our nation’s kids.
If what you're wearing today is the same thing you were wearing five, ten or fifteen years ago, it's time you stop and think about how your boring wardrobe is killing your boring career.
How to cure a hangover? Yes, not drinking too much is one solution. But let's skip that one...and move on to some real cures for fun people who like to have real fun by really drinking a lot.
Sometimes it’s smart to judge people by others who hate them. That’s why we want to make sure you are paying attention to one of our heroes, Jordan Peterson.
Yes, pride, greed, lust, envy, sloth, gluttony, and wrath sound, well, if not bad, at least entertaining. But the "new" sins of men today also need to be called out.
Got a problem? Sure, you can try to hide it. Or like the guy behind Hannibal Lecter, you talk about your problem on social media just in case someone else sees your post and might have the same problem as you.
Smart men know paradise isn't a place you can see by the dashboard light. It's the destination at the end of a carefully planned route.
There are only five – count them, five – different haircut styles that matter. All the rest, fuhgeddaboutit!
You think you know tough? If so, try our “Toughest Sports” quiz and find out which is tougher: Boxing, Football or Ice Hockey? Or which rodeo sport is toughest: Bronc Riding, Calf Roping or Steer Wrestling?
We agree with Quentin Tarantino, the guy who brought us "Kill Bill" and "Reservoir Dogs" and "Pulp Fiction," when he described "Easy Rider" as the movie that "...might be the single greatest example of '60s cinema in almost every way."
Even though Atticus Finch makes this appeal to the jury in the Tom Robinson rape trial, "In the name of God, do your duty," if you watch carefully, you'll realize he's making the same appeal to you.
There's a peak-performer mindset for every activity you engage in, from sports to work performance and even to sexual performance. You just have to find it.
If you prefer the taste of burger over lighter fluid in your mouth when you eat, and would rather not eat to the smell of your own singed hair, then consider PM's four favorite ways to light your fire; with a tip of the fireproof glove to Elon Musk and Hitachi Magic Wand.
Is beer food? We asked the experts, and they gave us a lot of interesting ideas to digest.
If you want to see a highly nuanced moral compass at work, ask a child which way is "right."
"Travel magazines are just one cupcake after another. They're not about travel. The travel magazine is, in fact, about the opposite of travel. It's about having a nice time on a honeymoon, or whatever." — Paul Theroux
Socks during sex? Before you say no, give us a chance to change your mind.
Tobacco stocks are like the movie "Indecent Proposal": A million dollars to do something that some, perhaps even you, find morally objectionable. Worth it? As Redford's character says: "Think of it. A lifetime of security... for one night."
Car buying in the age of the internet is simultaneously easier and more challenging than it has ever been. Here’s how to get a great deal on your next ride.
There is no such things as "the best credit card," because everyone's needs and spending habits are different. So how do you pick which is best for you?
We don’t agree with ‘The New York Times’ very often, but they nailed it in Tucker Max’s case: “Highly entertaining and thoroughly reprehensible.”
Vegas for your next bachelor party? Or you could make sure it’s a bachelor party blowout that feels fresh and original, and something both the groom and groomsmen will remember for all the right reasons.
If remote work means you can live anywhere you want, where should that be? Here are some of our best ideas, including a rolling house you can buy that includes a built-in office.
As men, we like tools. We like owning tools, buying tools, and using tools. The good news is, your same love of tools can be applied when it comes to cleaning your house.
There is a major aspect of the relationship between America and guns that isn’t much known or celebrated, but should be. Guns were the seed that spawned the Industrial Revolution on these shores.
Regardless of where one stands on Justice Thomas’ personal or legal opinions, he is among the pantheon of black trailblazers throughout American history....
More of us ought to be like Layng. You need to get to know him, to be like him.
Ever been so drunk that you began to wonder about the history of your favorite drink? Yeah, us too. Ever been so drunk you almost felt like you had reverted back from human back to ape? Turns out, that's no coincidence...
Your girlfriend or wife. Naked. In front of a roomful of strangers. And it's her hobby. How do you feel about that?
A robbery occurs every 1.7 minutes, an aggravated assault every 39 seconds, and a violent crime goes down every 24.6 seconds, according to the FBI’s “Crime Clock.” Are you and your family prepared for the unexpected?
Jordan Peterson abandons twitter’s cage to perch his undeniable talent on the Daily Wire. The mainstream is going to get noticeably dumber in the great professor’s absence.
There are two human animals in America — those clever enough to use tools to do useful things, and those bonobos who can't.
To successfully launch his business, Kenneth Cole had to think fast, change the name of his company and tell the mayor of NYC just one, little, white lie. There’s a lot to be learned from Kenneth Cole’s story when it comes to your career.
It was one of the great dilemmas of modern mob history: What to do about the mobster who'd accidentally killed a federal agent? Herein an insider's account.
The "Don't Be a Dumbass" Diet: Eat more healthy food. Eat less shitty food. And get a little exercise every day. That's it. Of course, because you're not a dumbass you already knew all that. But if you're like most us, you know it but you don't do it. We're here to help.
It’s easier than ever to be a digital nomad working in paradise instead of in a cubicle.
Looking back, I wish my Dad would have told me to go get a job at the local hair salon, sweeping up the hair and stocking boxes and folding smocks to benefit from being around lots of women in an environment that is all theirs, so I could watch, listen and learn.
One Saturday not long ago, my 5-year old daughter Sally got it into her head to put on a play called 'The Princess and the Duke'. Before I knew what it was about, I was urging advice upon her. Turns out, the one who needed advice was me.
Surprising as it is, the statistics are clear: When marriages fall apart, it's usually the woman who ends it.
“Males flirt with blondes—almost reflexively. Perhaps blondes do the same in return.”
The Great Race of 1895 -- pitting gas vs. electric -- helped set the direction of the auto industry for the next century. Then it evolved.
No really - they're all good for you: Smoking, having unprotected sex, watching a lot of TV, drinking heavily and getting stressed. Bonus health points when you do all these activities simultaneously.
The best things about the best things in life may not even be those things. If that sounds confusing, read on and discover a great lesson about the art of embracing rituals as an essential part of pleasure.
Why smoke a cigar? That's easy. They're fun to buy. They're fun to smoke. They're a lot of fun, especially if you want to piss other people off.
If you want to know how to pack like a pro for business travel, then the experts you should get your tips from are pilots and flight attendants. What kind of gear do they use, and how do they pack? We've got the answers here.
Tools fall into the “better to have and not need than need and not have” category of life necessities. But tools are like wisdom – you accumulate them with age. So here are the tools you need as you rise through life.
Used to be, a guy would need three, or four or even seven suits. Today? Most of us will get by with just one for the rest of our lives. So what kind of suit should it be? Let us be your personal shopper for a few minutes, and we'll tell you everything you need to know.
News Alert: It turns out that the presence of a father in a home matters a lot. Good news: it does not require a lot. Just one thing: being there.
Want to be a better man? Find a woman even better than you are.
Lori Loughlin — aka Aunt Becky — pulled some strings and paid some money to get her kid into USC. Why'd she do it? Because she could. So now the rest of us should ask ourselves, "If I had the same money and connections, would I do the same thing?"
While "civil rights" may seem like a uniquely American concept dating back to the end of the Civil War, the history of "civil rights" actually begins with Homer. (Not Simpson. That other one.)
so angry, so entitled, so violent...and yet so loyal... Tony Soprano
College was fun. We get it. But you’re an adult now and your place of residence needs to mature with you. Here are some simple upgrades to help you upperclass the joint.
Even though he died of an overdose in 1966 at 39, Lenny Bruce's impact on comedy and free speech was profound; even if you find him crude or worse, you have to admire his testicularity.
Norman Rockwell was famous for creating some of the most iconic American art, artwork that celebrated American men and boys. And among friends, he was also famous for smoking a pipe.
Beats feet! If you're ready to trade in your Schwinn—or if you've just robbed a bank and need to make a quick getaway—this is the page you need. Read and roll!
We used to have a girlfriend named Wanda who could really cook. A dozen Wandas would be good. Otherwise, there's this stuff...
Part of what makes 'Meatballs' so great is that it’s almost impossible to explain what it’s about. In fact, director Ivan Reitman said when Bill Murray took one look at the script, he quickly dropped it into the nearest trashcan.
Puberty is an exciting time for guys. Our voices get deeper and our muscles get bigger. But testosterone does something else: It makes our hair fall out. Time to face these nine follicle facts.
As a former collegiate athlete himself, Fabio used his own experience to know that one of the most empowering things we could for our minds and our bodies during the pandemic was to prepare for battle, to be "Ready for Sport." And to wear a mask, of course.
"Best Cocktail Recipes" is subjective of course; for instance, this list doesn't include "Sex on the Beach" or "Sex in the Jungle" because we're trying to act somewhat mature. (But we do include a link to "Dirty, Sexual Cocktails" from Pinterest, just in case you need it.)
Every town and city has one great local burger joint; your job, should you decide to accept it, is to find it.
If smoking a cigarette after sex is good, how does vaping or smoking pot after sex compare?
The father of a gifted child explains the vital importance of gifted programs in our public schools. Losing then, he says, would be tragic for not only for the children, but for the nation.
Going shopping with your wife or girlfriend is confusing. Why? Men buy 'clothes', but women buy 'fashion'.
A true story: Sigmund Freud's nephew fought discrimination against women by their husbands in 1929; he organized an Easter Sunday protest to force husbands to allow women to smoke. His protest went viral overnight, and soon women could smoke just about any damn place they wanted.
“Fight Club.” For a lot of us, this is where it all started.
The difference between the Swiss Guard and the Swiss Army? The knife, which is actually useful.
"I love Brian Piccolo, and I'd like all of you to love him, too. And tonight, when you hit your knees, please ask God to love him." - Gale Sayers
What's the best damn dog story ever? Hands down, it's "Old Yeller."
Red meat is one of the most nutritious foods you can eat; it's loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and various other nutrients that can have profound effects on health.
For every Chuck Norris joke you read on the Internet, there’s a true and equally impressive Ernest Hemingway story.
Next time you’re taking a long road trip, stop listening to repeats of Joe Rogan; listen to a classic book-on-tape instead—we’ve three, great, road-trip recommendations to get you started: “Moby Dick,” “Around the World in Eighty Days” and Stephen King’s “The Stand.”
“Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel” is the perfect description of how you thought life would be when you were a young man—a life full of commitment, accomplishment, hard work, friendship, loyalty, humility and pride.
Given all the healthy benefits of drinking beer, it only makes sense to include a cold one as part of your most important meal of the day.
As a smoker, you’re good at saying, “Screw you!” to people when they talk down to you...so we recommend this movie highly.
First, ask her if she wants you to do it. Then, after she says yes, read this to make sure you get it done right (and don't hurt yourself in the process).
When it comes to getting a new car, should you buy or lease? There are pros and cons either way, so how about if you click here and let us (and Bob Barker, from "The Price Is Right") help you out?
Man meets Instant Pot, then makes dinner for his wife for the first time in 20 years. Only in America. Only with a marriage-saving device that costs just $90 (unless you get the Mickey Mouse version: $59 at Walmart).
Does "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" make you want to fight? If you answer that question wrong, we're going to kick your ass. Because we're badder than old King Kong. And meaner than a junkyard dog.
I want to find out how many guys get tears in their eyes every time they hear Harry Chapin’s “Cat’s In The Cradle.” Even Chapin himself had mixed feelings about it, relative to his relationship with his own son: “Frankly, this song scares me to death.”
Here are professional tips I gleaned by five years of writing for the “Los Angeles Daily News.”
If your butt hurts right now from all that sitting you do, we're here to help...grab a tennis ball, get your back against the wall, and let's get started. Caution: You may have to actually stand up to do this.
There may be financial reasons for you to buy an EV or PHEV: The federal government gives tax credits up to $7,500 when you buy (not lease) a qualifying new electric vehicle. And some states offer additional tax incentives on top of that.
As David knew when faced off against Goliath, sometimes having more will to win is more important than having more firepower.
When Richard Nixon banned cigarette advertising on TV, he also killed off a brilliant cinematic art form. Once you click here to see a few of these ads, you'll wish they could keep making more.
Since the average cost of getting divorced starts at $15K (but often costs a lot more), it's smart to know the reasons why most marriages end...before you end up in your own little personal "War of the Roses."
No man should go through life without camping with friends, attending a best friend’s wedding, or busting a chair over another guy's back in a giant bar brawl. Here are the seven events everyone should experience at least once before they die.
Yes, you can have free parking at the airport, too. But buyer beware: As you'll learn from my story, sometimes you pay a high price for something that looks like it's free.
The greatest midlife crisis ever: a 20-year trek around the Mediterranean.
Thank you, “Sex and the City” and Alan Arkin, for all your advice on love, sex and family planning.
“A man with a vasectomy is precisely what I’m looking for, it automatically makes him so much more appealing to me! --Cate, 36
Today, one of greatest of Planned Men is sharing his mind on the American Experiment with family and friends at his Idaho home—which according to the Doppler (84 and Sunny)—is getting the weather the following remarks deserve. You can read his remarks below.
What is Independence Day without music? To help you celebrate the birth of our nation from picnic to party to personal reflection to fireworks, we offer these four perfect July 4 playlists.
A celebration we all can share!
Rare is the book that speaks to the moment with intelligence, verve, and moral purpose while highlighting, and reinforcing, enduring insights that have been all but forgotten
Even if you’re not a big boozer, keeping a decent bar for guests is always well-advised. Not sure what to stock up on? Don't worry about it, here's your shopping list.
One of the great mysteries of dating rituals is found in the group migration of women to the toilet. As you're about to discover, there are ten good reasons why this happens.
The question, “What are you drinking?” isn’t meant to launch a philosophical debate. If you’re still unclear on your spirits, here’s your little cheat sheet.
Woke advertising is out of hand and has gone too far...
Make sure your son can put a check mark next to each of the books on this list, books every young man should read before he learns to drive, and every old man should reread before he dies.
