March 30, 2023

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All Of Legend

John Legend Has More Love To Give

With a newborn at home and an intimate new album out, Legend reflects on the family philosophy of letting fans in.

Cool Dads

Josh Duhamel Is Ready To Do It All Again

The actor, who recently turned 50, talks marriage to Audra Mari and going bachelor mode at the lake house with son Axl.

by Mickey Rapkin
Science

5 Scientific Reasons Why Women Love Fat Guys

ByLauren Vinopal

Why are larger men lusted after? Here's what science says.

LGBTQ+

This Is What Transgender Teenagers Need From Their Parents

ByTyler Santora

The type of support trans kids want isn’t what you think.

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes

How To Reinvent Yourself

ByVirginia Pelley

The new book, NEXT!, lays out the path to making a major life change. Here’s what successful self-reinvention truly requires, and the big mistakes to avoid along the way.

Ruff Ruff

The Family Pet May Help Kids Immune Systems In A Surprising Way

ByKristi Pahr

Having pets benefits kids in more ways than one, according to a new study.

Self Love

Jason Ritter Proves You Can — And Sometimes Should — Change Yourself For Love

ByDevan McGuinness

Jason Ritter is opening up about his struggles with alcoholism and how it impacted his relationship with his now-wife Melanie Lynskey.

Old Friends

33 Years Ago, A Movie About Mutant Turtles Captured Teenage Angst Like No Other

ByMatthew Kaplowitz

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a perfect film about raising teenagers.

Play The Fool

17 Harmless April Fools’ Day Pranks You Can Play On Your Kids

ByGeorge Lopercio

Cut out the mean-spirited pranks for these more joyful ways to celebrate the day.

LGBTQ+

What To Do If You Suspect Your Kid Is Gay Or Transgender

ByTyler Santora

How do you make sure your child knows you’ll accept them?

Sex

6 Ways To Help Your Partner Feel More Confident In Bed

ByKelly Gonsalves

Here are a few ways to support your partner’s confidence in and out of the bedroom.

LGBTQ+

‘Daddy, What’s Trans?’ How to Talk To Kids About Their Transgender Peers

ByMax Lubbers

Kids have questions. Here are inclusive answers they can understand.

Mix It Up

6 Ways to Make Ranch Water, Your New Favorite Summer Drink

ByNicholas McClelland

Simple and refreshing, the ‘West Texas cocktail’ is an ideal hot weather cocktail. Here, six bartenders, offer their variations.

LGBTQ+

What Age Do Trans Kids Know They’re Transgender?

ByTyler Santora

And other FAQs about trans kids from parents, answered.

Cool Dads

From the Black Eyed Peas to 'Blue’s Clues,' Taboo Has All The Moves

ByRyan Britt

The rapper, actor, and consummate dancer is a force of fatherhood.

Geography Lesson

This Map Shows Most Natural Disaster-Prone Areas In The U.S.

ByDevan McGuinness

Coastal states, beware.

Isn't It Ironic?

California Ski Resorts Will Be Open For "Summer Skiing" This Year

ByDevan McGuinness

Skiing in June? Yes, really.

Style

Clean Your D*mn Belly Button

ByMatt Schneiderman

There are twice as many species of bacteria in the average belly button as there are species of North American birds.