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How to Live Life in Vacation Mode (Without Getting Fired)

Five ways to get the mental health benefits of travel without going anywhere.

How to Deal With a Gnarly Black Runner’s Toe

It's sandal season. Podiatrists give tips on how to treat blackened toenails—and prevent them from happening at all.

How to Get Shredded the Right Way

Dropping body fat can be a long and perilous process. Instead of relying on shortcuts, chemicals, and crash diets, why not do it correctly?

The 10 Best Rowing Machines Will Wring You Out

All the erg-onomic equipment you need for a full-body workout.

Resistance Bands Versus Weights: Why You Should Add Both to Your Workout

Resistance bands are great if you’re on the go—but experts say they're a worthy addition to a session even at a well-equipped gym.

How Many Reps Is Too Many? Here's What the Experts Have to Say

Arnold Schwarzenegger does a 360-rep finisher and calisthenics warriors go until they drop—but how many reps are actually good for you? We did some heavy lifting on one of the biggest fitness quandaries.

The Best Home Gym Equipment of 2024, According to Experts

Whether you've got $100 or $5,000, here's how to get a pump without a monthly membership. 

The Best Face Sunscreen Prevents Burns Now and Skin Damage Later

Goopy and thick no longer, the best face sunscreens are elegant and wear like skin care.

3 Ways to Look Your Best on a Big Day

Got a wedding, job interview, headshot, or some other important occasion coming up? We’ve got some grooming dos and don’ts for you.

The 15 Best Colognes on the Planet Right Now

Can't tell your EDPs from your EDTs? Not quite sure what a “vetiver” is? Here's how to navigate the booming men's fragrance market—and walk away with a scent that feels uniquely your own.

The Best Shampoo for Thinning Hair Helps Men Reach Their Fullest Potential

The hair loss ingredients—and formulas—that will give you the best shot at combatting thinning hair.

Meet the Man Putting the Sex into Queer Sex Ed

YouTube star Davey Wavey talked to GQ about making porn that shows connection and communication (and even has some educational value).

The Best Sex Toys to Buy on Amazon Right Now

Stronger orgasms with two-day shipping. 

Here's Where to Buy Sex Toys Online, From Shops We Trust

Whether you're buying your first vibrator or have a specific kink in mind, we've got the right sex toy store for you.

I Finally Befriended My Idol Tavi Gevinson. Would It Fall Apart Over Taylor Swift?

For years, the writer Annie Hamilton yearned to get close to Tavi Gevinson. When she finally found an opening, her history of self-sabotage—and a vexing link to a certain world-famous pop star—threatened to derail the relationship before it had ever really started. Could she write a happy ending to this platonic love story?

Our Collective Fixation on Productivity Is Older Than You Think 

In his new book Work, anthropologist James Suzman traces the rise of the productivity-at-all-costs mindset to the dawn of agriculture.

From Productivity to Psychedelics: Tim Ferriss Has Changed His Mind About Success

Tim Ferriss on his quarantine philosophy, funding psychedelic research, and why “not everything that is meaningful can be measured.”

10 Books that Have Helped Me Feel More In Control of My Life

Clay Skipper assembles a care package that'll help you maintain perspective, live a little more mindfully, and get you (even more) ready to leave isolation behind.

This Is Your Chance for ‘the Great Reset’

Talking to the author of Bored and Brilliant on making the most of quarantine. 

The Real-Life Diet of Nick Offerman, Who Can't Eat Like Ron Swanson Anymore

The actor caught up with GQ about ditching bread, getting hooked on Peloton, and how he came to have his own line of Scotch whisky.

The Real-Life Diet of Aaron Judge, Who Swears by a Postgame Cold Plunge

GQ caught up with the Yankees captain to talk about how he tunes his body up in the gym, why he tends to keep his diet “bland and basic,” and his favorite NYC restaurants when he's ready to let loose.

The Real-Life Diet of Tony Parker, Who Sent His Chef to Train in France

The four-time NBA champ caught up with GQ about adjusting to Tex-Mex in San Antonio and learning about wine from Gregg Popovich.

The Real-Life Diet of Adam Scott, Who Says Ants on a Log Is the Perfect Snack

The actor told GQ about his Sweetgreen order and skipping workouts to watch Below Deck.

How to Quit Your Elf Bar

There’s a new wave of companies making FDA-approved stop smoking aids for a generation as likely to be hooked on vapes as they are cigarettes.

Pete Buttigieg’s Paternity Leave Was Complicated. Here’s What He Learned

The secretary of transportation (and 2020 presidential candidate) opens up about taking time away from work after he and his husband adopted twins who were dealing with health issues: “There were some dark moments when I wondered if the time that I had on leave was gonna be the only time that we got.”

13 Men on the Highs and Lows of the New Era of Paternity Leave

GQ spoke to 13 fathers about managing work and life in the first weeks of parenthood: dirty diapers, bad bosses, and the everyday miracle of raising another human being.

Are Competitive Friendships Ever Healthy?

Here’s what to do when friendly competition is no longer so friendly.

The Surgeon General of Bottoming

How Manhattan proctologist Evan Goldstein changed anal health care with frank talk about sex.

How to Stop 'Languishing' in an Emotional Slump

Corey Keyes, the author of a recent book on this exhausting sensation of endless blah, says the feeling is like ignoring an internal alarm that's going off.

9 Tips for Guys Who Want to Start Running (and Stick With It)

For starters: It's a great idea to mix in some walking if you want.

Why We Get Bored of the Best Things in Life—and How to Fight It

Our minds are wired to habituate to any situation.

Why Protecting Your Joints Should Be Your Number-One Workout Priority

Forget running faster or lifting heavier—here's the case for working out for joint health.

The Best Gym Clothes for Men Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

Train hard, lift heavy, and get off humongous fits.

Here’s When to Check Your Testosterone Levels—and When You Shouldn’t Bother

Doctors spoke to GQ about the low-T symptoms to look out for, and what to do before getting checked.

Why Is Everyone on Steroids Now?

Across the internet and in gyms everywhere, body-modifying drug use has become ubiquitous, effective and... normal. Can this really be a good thing?

Microplastics Are in Our Food, Too. How Worried Should We Be?

Microplastics are so prevalent in our environment that they’re almost impossible to avoid. How big of a problem is that?

You Don't Need to Obsess Over Frequent Blood Tests to Live Longer and Healthier

A new generation of blood-testing startups promises to boost longevity and catch diseases early. Experts who spoke to GQ were skeptical.

How to Use Food to Help Curb Your Asthma Symptoms

What you eat, when you eat, and how you eat can make a big difference in how you feel.

These Are the Best Face Moisturizers for Every Guy 

Whether you're searching for your new perfect night mask or have never even used a face moisturizer before, it's time for an upgrade. 

The Real-Life Diet of Furiosa Stunt Double Luke Davis, Who Works Out to Match the Actor He's Doubling

The stunt performer caught up with GQ about rapidly changing his diet from movie to movie, recovering from injuries, and the hardest hit of his career.

The Best Pillows for Every Type of Sleeper

Not too firm, not too fluffy...juuuuuust right.

How to Buy the Best Sunscreen in the World

Domestic SPF just doesn’t stack up to what they get overseas.

Is Steak a Health Food Now?

Sweetgreen now serves up choice cuts of red meat on health grounds, and the salad chain is far from alone.